Product Description
Type Special edition fountain pen w 18k nib
Product Name Sheaffer's name for this product line was Balance II. It was a revival of the Balance pens of the 1930s. Model #878.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA - this special edition came out in 1999
Length 5-3/4"
Filling System Sheaffer converter (included), or you can use Sheaffer cartridges (not included)
Color Beautiful marbled blue and brown aka "Aspen Glow" acrylic. Gold plated trim.
Nib MEDIUM Sheaffer Feather Touch 18k Nib.
Condition Excellent condition. Comes packaged in original display box, with bottle of black Sheaffer Skrip ink. There is light scratching and other light signs of use, and some hairline cracks mid-barrel that do not extend to the threads. The interior of the barrel has a metal lining, and we are guessing that the cracks get caused when the material shrinks slightly. We've got several photos detailing some of these cracks. There were also some short cracks, extending from where the clip attaches to the cap, which we repaired using clear acrylic. We have repaired these, and are having difficulty finding them after the repair. There is one small chip in the edge of the cap.
Please note that this pen is extremely hard to find without any cracks. We strongly suggest that you treat this pen even more gently than you treat the rest of your fine pen collection. Be especially careful with the clip and the cap. Do not pull on the clip, or the stress will cause a crack. Similarly, the cap lip will crack very easily if the cap is posted, even though there are no cracks now.