Product Description
Type Vintage oversized fountain pen in excellent working condition
Product Name Balance Lifetime
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1930-31 (the long humped clip is the original clip that was phased out in 1931 and the color was introduced in 1930).
Length 5-3/4 and quite stout
Filling System Lever filler - we've restored it with a new sac and it's working well.
Color Jet Black with a 1/8" cap band. Solid black with the first version of the long humped clip.
Nib MEDIUM-BROAD gold Sheaffer Lifetime nib is in nice condition with appropriate tipping material. It's smooth and firm. The masking is in great condition.
Condition Very Nice condition. The cap band is heavily brassed and there is additional brassing on the clip and lever. There are bite marks on the cap and the end of the barrel. The cap and barrel have a few additional marks throughout. There is one crack on the cap lip that goes up to the cap band. The barrel imprint is partially legible. It's fully restored and working well.