Product Description
Type Lever filling fountain pen, restored and working well.
Product Name This is a short model from the Balance line, with a #5 Feather Touch nib.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1931-35.
Length This pen is on the shorter side, 4-3/8 inches, though it has the girth of the full sized Balance pens.
Filling System Lever filling system. We replaced the sac and tested the pen thoroughly, it's working well.
Color Grey marble color (reminiscent of camouflage) with gold plated trim (mostly gone) the short round ball clip, and a thin cap band. Amber filling window and short black section.
Nib FINE Sheaffer's Feather Touch #5 gold nib is two-tone. Serial number: 6299623
Condition Very nice condition for this small, shiny pen with a nice camouflage appearance. The cap and barrel have moderate to heavy scratching . The barrel has a good many bite marks at the end. The cap has many little dings and scratches but no cracks. The cap band and clip have heavy plating wear. The imprint is clear.
