Product Description
Type Vac-Fil vintage fountain pen, restored and working well.
Product Name This pen is from the Balance series, with one of the uncataloged, so-called Jeweler's bands models. It does not have a number, and is not a Lifetime (White Dot) model.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1935-42.
Length 5-5/16" long.
Filling System Vac-fill. We've restored it and it's working well.
Color Black with gold plated trim. The barrel features translucent lengthwise stripes, allowing you to see the ink level, and the barrel clarity is excellent. Pen also features a lined, 5/16" wide, "jeweler's" band and a radius clip.
Nib FINE Sheaffer's #3 14k gold nib is fairly smooth with nice tipping material.
Condition Excellent + condition. Light handwear and microscratching. The clip and jeweler's band are both in great shape, no brassing or plating wear. There are a couple of bite marks on the piston cap, and one on the barrel. The pen looks nice, very clean and shiny, with lovely barrel clarity and a crisp imprint. Other than previously mentioned, no cracks or chips, dings, dents, or personalization. The pen has been fully restored and it's working well.