Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling oversized fountain pen.
Product Name Balance Lifetime (this is an oversized model and fat). Circa 1938, pens got model names and this one would be "Premier."
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1935-42 (those were the years they made the Balance with this clip).
Length 5-9/16".
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working perfectly.
Color Black with gold plated trim. It has a white dot above the clip and the radius clip. The cap band is 1/8" wide.
Nib Medium gold nib. It says Sheaffer Lifetime on it and has a serial identification number: 6787706
Condition Very nice condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a fat, substantial pen in a classic color. The cap and barrel have light to moderate scratching with the heavier scratching at the end of the barrel and the top of the cap (particularly the pointed tip has deep scratches). The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip. The lever has scrtches and a small area of pitting at the very top. The cap band has qute a lot of plating wear. The clip has plating wear and light scratches. The imprints are clear.