Product Description
Type Beautiful full sizefountain 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 5-1/4"
Filling System Lever filler - we installed a new sac and guarantee the filling system for a year from the date of purchase.
Color Black with gold filled trim.
Nib Fine nib. 14k Lifetime nib has great tipping material and is very symmetrical.
Condition Excellent condition. Light to moderate scratching on the body, with slightly heavier scratching towards the end of the barrel. There are marks on the barrel from the cap lip. The ball end of the clip has spots of brassing. The rest of the clip looks good with no brassing or plating wear. The cap band has scratching, but no real brassing or plating wear. The lever bar has brassing and plating wear along the sides. The detachable tail has a lot of surface crackling/crazing, but is largely intact. No cracks or chips.
