Sheaffer Balance II Fountain and Ballpoint Pen (1990s) - "Crimson Glow" w/GT, C/C, Extra-Fine Nib (Near Mint, Works Well)

Type  Cartridge/converter filling fountain and ballpoint pen set

Product Name  Model #875, from the Balance II series, the revival series of the 1930s Balance pens.

Manufacturer and Year  Sheaffer, made in USA -- this color came out in 1998. Part of a Sheaffer-Levenger series of pens.

Length  Fountain pen:  5-3/4 inches; Ballpoint pen:  5-1/2"

Filling System  The fountain pen takes Sheaffer style cartridges and converters. A piston converter is installed. The ballpoint takes Sheaffer style refills.  A working refill is installed.

Color  "Crimson Glow" is a beautiful marbled acrylic mix of reds and black with gold plated trim and two cap bands. 

Nib  EXTRA-FINE 18k Feather Touch Nib.

Condition  Near mint with no cracks, chips, dents, dings or scratches on the caps/barrels.  This is a fiery, shiny, beautifully colored pen set.  The fountain pen has microscratching on the cap bands and the clip.  The lower cap band has a tad of plating wear.  The ballpoint pen has microscratching on the cone, cap bands, and clip.  The white dots are perfect on both pieces.  The clip imprints are clear.