Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling oversized fountain pen.
Product Name Balance Lifetime (this is an oversized model and very fat).
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1935-42 (those were the years they made the Balance in this color and with this clip).
Length 5-1/2".
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working perfectly.
Color Jet Black with gold plated trim, a 1/8" wide cap band, and a radius style clip.
Nib MEDIUM-FINE gold Lifetime nib. It's smooth and firm. Near mint in terms of the tipping material. It has serial number 4860045.
Condition Excellent overall condition. The cap and barrel have light to moderate scratching. The barrel has a noticeable surface flaw at the end (it almost looks like a burn mark). The lever and cap band look great. The clip has some plating wear around the edges of the ball. No cracks. The imprints are clear.