Product Description
Type Vintage oversized fountain pen in excellent working condition
Product Name Balance Lifetime
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA - circa 1934-35 (this version of clip was introduced around '34, and this color was only made till about '35).
Length 5-1/2"
Filling System Lever filler - we've restored it with a new sac and it's working well.
Color Grey marble with red viens and gold plated trim. White dot.
Nib EXTRA FINE gold two tone Sheaffer Lifetime nib is in nice condition with appropriate tipping material. It's very smooth considering how fine the tip is, and quite firm. The masking is in great condition.
Condition Excellent condition. It's very hard to find this color without cracks, and this pen has none. There are some small scratches in the cap, and and very light scratches on the barrel. There's some plating wear and brassing on the cap band and the ball of the clip, and the clip is a little bit bent up at the tip, but it's still applying pressure to the cap and clipping into things well. The color is excellent and even, aside from one tiny spot of yellowish color right next to the clip (see photos). There are no cracks or chips, and the pen is not personalized. It's restored and working well.
