Product Description
Type Hard to find limited edition fountain pen
Product Name Balance II Limited Edition. Sheaffer's name for this product line was "Balance". And it is referred to just as "Limited Edition" instead of based off of its patterning like other Balance II pens. #2157/6000.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA - produced in 1997.
Length 5-9/16"
Filling System Lever filler. It's been thoroughly tested and it is working very well.
Color Green-gray and red marbled with gold plated trim. It almost looks like the vintage candy stripe pattern.
Nib Sheaffer Lifetime Stub nib. It looks like it is the factory stub. The nib is unlabeled but it is soft.
Condition Near mint condition. No cracks, scratches, bite marks, chips, or plating wear. It looks really great with a clear imprint.
One thing you should understand before considering a purchase of this pen -- the plastic is incredibly fragile and the pen is virtually impossible to find without some cracks or stress lines. The cap should not be posted, and the clip should not be pulled out further than is necessary to slide a piece of paper under it! Most sellers do not inspect the pen closely enough to see the issues, but we know this model well and know where the weaknesses can be found. Sheaffer sacced them with silicone sacs which should last years and years, but we cannot guarantee that you won't crack the barrel if you need to pull the section in order to re-sac 20 years down the line.
