Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling oversized fountain pen.
Product Name Balance Lifetime (this is an oversized model and very 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 "radius" clip).
Length 5-3/8".
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 FINE gold nib. The nib writes very smoothly and is firm. It says Sheaffer Lifetime on it and is two-toned. Serial number 4629424.
Condition Very nice condition. No cracks or personalization. This is a fat, shiny, black pen in a classic design. The cap and barrel have moderate to heavy wear. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and heavier scratching near the end. The cap has scratches emanating from the top tip. The cap band has plating wear and brassing. The clip has plating wear at the end and light scratches. The white dot looks great. The imprints are crystal clear.