Product Description
Type Beautiful oversize fountain pen ... this version has what they call the "short quill" detachable end. Sometimes people think this has to do with phone dialing, but there's no evidence to support this, though it could be removed to convert the pen to a disk model with a taper.
Product Name Balance Lifetime
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, USA, 1931-2. This version has a detachable tail and the short humped clip.
Length 6-1/16"
Filling System Lever filler - we installed a new sac
Color Black with gold filled trim
Nib Medium nib. 14k Lifetime nib has great tipping material and is very symmetrical.
Condition Excellent condition. Light scratching on the body. The cap has some tooth marks or dents near the top. There is brassing on the top of the clip and the clip ball. the cap band also has some spots of plating wear along the edges. The detachable tail has a lot of surface crackling/crazing, but is largely intact. No cracks or chips.
