Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen
Product Name Sheaffer Balance 5-30 (the nib is marked. This marking referred to its original price.)
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA -- 1930s
Length 4-13/16" not including the ring top hardware.
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working perfectly.
Color Black with gold plated trim.
Nib FINE 5-30 gold nib.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or dings. This is a nice-looking, shiny black pen with ring top intact. There is light to moderate scratching on the cap and barrel. The barrel has a line of indentation that goes all round it, just under the lever, as well as marks caused by the cap lip. The cap has the more moderate scratching up near the pointed top. The cap band looks great. The lever has a little plating wear at the very top. The ring top looks great. The imprints are crisp.