Product Description
Type Mechanical Pencil
Product Name Balance 400 mechanical pencil, with military clip.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, USA -- 1940s
Length 5" long
Filling System The 0.9mm pencil lead extends and retracts by twisting the cap. There is an eraser available underneath the cap.
Color Carmine red striated. Gold plated military clip.
Condition Excellent condition. The cone has some small dings, and the area around the tip has some brassing. The band looks great. There is a small (about 1/8" wide) crescent-shaped dent on the cap, just above the imprint. There are some small marks on the cap near the top of the clip. The clip is tight to the cap. The mechanism works well, though is a bit stiff. There's a small gap between the cap and the barrel, which we attribute to material shrinkage. The imprints are clear.