Product Description
Type Lever filling fountain pen, restored and working well.
Product Name Lifetime model from the Balance series in the full size slender version.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1935-42 (those were the years they made these pens with this "flattened ball" clip).
Length Just under 5-1/2 inches.
Filling System Vacuum-filler. Restored here at PSP.
Color Jet Black, with transparent stripes in the barrel to see ink level. Gold plated trim.
Nib FINE two-tone 14k gold Lifetime nib is smooth and firm with nice tipping material. The masking is in good shape.
Condition Excellent condition. No cracks or chips, dings, dents, or personalization. There is a surface scratch on the cap, but it does not extend to the inside of the cap so we do not consider it a crack; it's only on the outer surface. There's some wear on the cap and barrel. There are small areas of brassing on the ball end of the clip, but the top and sides are in good shape. The cap band also has brassing on the edges. The barrel clarity is excellent. The barrel imprint is slightly smoothed, but still quite readable. The pen has been fully restored so that it's working perfectly.