Product Description
Type Vac-Fil vintage fountain pen, restored and working well.
Product Name This pen is from the Balance series, with one of the uncataloged, so-called Jeweler's bands models. It does not have a number, and is not a Lifetime (White Dot) model.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1940-42.
Length Pen is 4-3/4 inches long.
Filling System Vac-fill. We've restored it and it's working well.
Color Carmine Striated finish with gold plated trim, a lined "jeweler's" band and a flat ball humped style clip.
Nib FINE Sheaffer's #5 Feather Touchg 14k gold nib is fairly smooth with nice tipping material, with some flexibility. See writing sample below.
Condition Excellent + condition. For both pieces, there is handwear and microscratching, but no significant scratches. The clips are in great shape, no brassing or plating wear. Pen and pencil both look nice, very clean and shiny, with lovely barrel clarity and crisp imprints. No cracks or chips, dings, dents, or personalization. Fully restored and working well.