Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling oversized fountain pen.
Product Name Balance Lifetime (this is an oversized model and very fat). It would have cost $10.00 new. 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. The tines have a "waverly" upturn. The nib writes very smoothly and is firm. It says Sheaffer Lifetime on it.
Condition Excellent + condition. There are a few nicks on the top of the cap and a slight depression of the barrel from posting. The barrel imprint is very clear. Excellent trim with some brassing on the clip end and band edges. The pen is very clean, with no cracks, dents, or personalization. It's fully restored and working very well.