Product Description
Type lever fill fountain pen
Product Name Sheaffer Balance 5
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer CANADA, 1940s
Length 4-7/8" (Probably considered a ladies pen)
Filling System Lever filler (works well, restored)
Color Brown striated (striped) with gold plated trim. Ambered window on grip section.
Nib Fine 14k #5 nib made in Canada. Excellent tipping, very smooth.
Condition Excellent condition wih no cracks or personalization. This is a short, slim pen in a pretty color pattern and with a classic design. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip as well as moderate scratching. The cap has no cracks, but has bite marks at the top. The lever is worn on the face and has a little pitting, scratching, and plating wear. The cap band has light scratching with plating wear along the lower edge. The clip is excellent. The imprints are clear.