Product Description
Type Lever filling fountain pen, restored and working well. Shorthand model, as designated by the shorthand imprint.
Product Name Lifetime model from the Balance series in the full size slender version.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1935-42 (those were the years they made these pens with this radius clip).
Length 5-1/2"
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.
Color Black celluloid with gold plated trim, a white dot, and a radius style clip. There is a unique knurled area on the barrel just under the section, possibly having something to do with the shorthand designation which is found in this area.
Nib EXTRA FINE two-tone 14k gold Lifetime nib with serial number G32638. Firm for usage in shorthand.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks. This is a long, slim, shiny, velvety black pen in a sleek and classic design. The barrel has mainly light scratching, and the end of the barrel has moderate scratching along with marks caused by posting. The lever has thin lines of brassing along both edges but otherwise looks great. The cap has light to moderate scratching with heavier scratching toward the top tip that includes some crackling of the surface as well as some small chips. The cap band has some light plating wear but is overall excellent. The clip has plating wear along the radius edges and some small scratches here and there. The white dot is excellent. The imprints are clear.