Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling oversized fountain pen.
Product Name Balance Lifetime (this is an oversized model and very fat).
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1935-42 (those were the years they made the Balance in this color and with this clip).
Length 5-9/16".
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working perfectly.
Color Jet Black with gold plated trim, a 1/8" wide cap band, and a radius style clip.
Nib FINE gold Lifetime nib. It's smooth and firm.
Condition Excellent condition. There are only small scratches on the cap and barrel, no cracks or noticeable scratches. There's a tiny bit of brassing on the round end of the clip. The pen is very clean, with no cracks, chips, dings, dents, or personalization. The imprint is really great, very readable. It's fully restored and working very well.