Product Description
Type Lever filling fountain pen, with matching pencil, restored and working well.
Product Name Balance 350, this is the long slender version.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- Circa 1935 (that was the only official year that this model had this clip, but the clip was made for a decade longer).
Length 5-7/16 inches on the pen, 4-7/8" pencil.
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well. The pencil takes .9mm leads.
Color Carmine red striated celluloid. Gold filled trim.
Nib Medium 14k Sheaffer's #3 nib is smooth with a nice quantity of tipping material. It has a bit of springiness to it.
Condition Excellent + condition. No cracks or chips, dings, dents, or personalization. No brassing or cracks. There are some small marks on the end of the pen barrel, light bite marks, but generally the pen looks beatutiful. The pencil is near perfect. The imprint is clear and easily read. The viewing section has excellent transparency. We've fully restored the pen and it's working very well. The pencil works well.
