Sheaffer Balance Lifetime Early Long Version - Black, Fine Lifetime Nib (Excellent, Restored)

Type  Oversize lever-fill fountain pen

Product Name  Balance Lifetime

Manufacturer and Year  Sheaffer, USA, 1929. This is the very first Sheaffer Balance model, with the long attached tapered tail. Subsequent models shortened the taper, and other models had a detachable tail. Long humped clip.

Length  5-3/4" 

Filling System  Lever-filling. We've fully restored and tested it, it's working very well.

Color  Black with gold-filled trim.

Nib  FINE Sheaffer's Lifetime nib is smooth and firm.

Condition  Excellent condition. The plating on the cap band and clip both show some brassing. Handwear and microscratching all over. Additionally, towards the end of the barrel, there are some slight bulges or rings, which seem to be just about where the cap posts and may be the result of polishing the scratches. There are no cracks, chips, or personalization. The imprint is crisp. The pen has been fully restored and it's working well.