Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name Sheaffer #4, as marked on the nib and the end of the barrel. This pen is in the flat top family.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, USA -- 1920s.
Length 5-7/16" long
Filling System Lever filler, restored with a new sac. We guarantee the filling system for a year from the date of purchase.
Color Black chased hard rubber (BCHR) with a scalloped chasing pattern and with a nickel plated clip and lever.
Nib Fine or Extra-Fine #4 flexible gold fine nib is marked "Sheaffer 4 Self-Filling". We saw line variation from extra-fine to medium while writing with this - check out our writing sample in the photos.
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks, dings, or dents. The cap and barrel have slight fading. The chasing pattern is slightly smoothed down but is still visible. There are some small scratches visible on the barrel, and bite marks at the end of the barrel. The lever bar has brassing and some pitting. The chasing pattern on the cap looks good. There is light scratching on the cap and a few small marks in the chasing. The clip has brassing and some plating wear. The imprints are clear.
