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 with this "radius" clip).
Length 5-3/4". This is a fat, over-sized pen
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. White dot above the clip.
Nib FINE gold Lifetime nib. Firm and smooth.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a fat pen in shiny, velvety black with a vintage look and in a classic design. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and some scratching, including some long scratch marks. The lever looks nice. The cap has scratches, with some deep, spidery marks at the very top of the cap. The cap band has moderate microscratching and some plating wear along the edges. The clip has light scratching, and a spot of plating wear on the left side. The white dot looks good. The imprints are clear.
