Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen in excellent working condition
Product Name 5-30 -- there's an impression at the top of the cap that reads 5-30 and it says 5-30 on the nib. This indicates that the pen was originally priced at $5 and had a 30 year guarantee.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA -- late 1920s/early 1930s
Length 4-3/4"
Filling System Lever filler - working perfectly with a new sac
Color Jade green radite with black ends on the cap and barrel. There is a disk matching the jade green material inset into the top of the cap. Gold plated trim, double cap bands.
Nib 5-30 gold fine nib has nice tipping material. Very little flex, but a nice soft smooth feel.
Condition Excellent condition. The barrel is smooth with a few small scratches, and minor hand wear. The portion of the barrel underneath the cap is discolored, as is the bottom half of the cap. The section has what might be tool marks, but they've been smoothed out and aren't too obtrusive. The barrel end finial also has a couple of smoothed out scratches. The ball end of the clip has some brassing on the high spots, but the rest of the trim is in great condition. The imprint looks great.