Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling slim fountain pen.
Product Name Balance Lifetime (this is a full length, slender model)
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1935-early 1940s. The radius clip was introduced in 1935.
Length 5-1/8".
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working perfectly. We guarantee the filling systerm for a year from the date of purchase.
Color Black with gold plated trim, including a radius clip. The cap band is 1/8" wide. White dot above the clip.
Nib MEDIUM-FINE gold two-tone Lifetime nib. It says Sheaffer's Lifetime on it and is two-toned with serial number D28181.
Condition Excellent condition for this slim pen. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and scratching. The lever bar has microscratching. The cap has moderate scratching all over. The clip has some brassing on the sides and two dots of plating wear on the ball end. The cap band has moderate scratching. There are some marks on the barrel from the cap lip, and light to moderate scratching. The white dot looks great. The imprints are clear.
