Product Description
Type Cartridge/converter filling fountain pen, working very well.
Product Name "Lifetime" version which later became the Imperial IV. In 1963, to celebrate their 50th anniversary, Sheaffer renamed some of the white dot Imperial models Lifetime which is marked on the nib, clip, cap, and barrel.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1963.
Length 5-3/8 inches.
Filling System Takes Sheaffer-style cartridges and converters. A squeeze converter is installed.
Color Velvety black plastic cap and barrel with gold plated trim and a 3/8" wide cap band.
Nib FINE 14k inlaid nib . This is the long diamond version of the gold nib.
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a velvety black, shiny and new-looking pen with classic Sheaffer styling. The cap and barrel are beautiful with just some light microscratches. There is one long, very thin scratch on the barrel. The wide cap band has light microscratching. The clip has a few tiny microscratches. The white dot is clean with some tiny marks along the right edge. The "Lifetime" imprints are clear.