Product Description
Type Lever filling fountain pen
Product Name Balance 500 Feather Touch
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA - circa 1935-42 (it has the "radius" style clip).
Length 5-9/16"
Filling System Lever filler. We restored the system with a new sac and it's working well. Guaranteed for one year from date of purchase.
Color Black with gold plated trim. There is a personalization on the barrel, "Norman Korn."
Nib Fine (verging on the extra fine) 14k Feather Touch #5 nib.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, of dings. This is a velvety black, shiny pen in a classic, vintage pattern. The barrel has marks caused by capping and posting as well as moderate scratching. The viewing window is darkly ambered. There is a personalization on the barrel, "Normal Korn." The lever has plating wear along the edges and long, thin scratches. The cap has heavy microscratching all over. The cap band and clip have light to moderate microscratching. The imprint is clear and includes the number "500".
