Product Description
Type Fountain Pen
Product Name "Lifetime 1500" version which transitioned into the Imperial VI. In 1963, to celebrate their 50th anniversary, Sheaffer renamed some of the white dot Imperial models "Lifetime" which is marked on the nib, clip, cap, and barrel.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- Circa 1963
Length 5-7/16 inches.
Filling System The Lifetime pens are cartridge/converter pens. They take Sheaffer-style cartridges and the hard-to-find short button converter. We checked them all and the only Sheaffer converter that fits is the button converter. A button converter is installed in this pen.
Color Blue plastic section and barrel with gold plated trim. The cap is made of shiny and smooth "lustrous" stainless steel with a 3/8" wide gold cap band. White dot.
Nib MEDIUM 14k long diamond inlaid nib is smooth with nice tipping.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a shiny, classically styled pen in a nice color combination. The section and barrel have only light with some moderate scratching especially toward the end of the barrel. The cap band has some scratches. The clip has light wear and plating wear around the white dot. The white dot looks great. The imprints and "Lifetime" markings are all clear.