Product Description
Type Vintage vac-fil fountain pen
Product Name Lifetime Valiant (no number).
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- post-war, circa 1946-7.
Length Pen is 5-1/4"
Filling System The pen is a wire filler aka vac-fil. It is working well with a restored vac-fil system.
Color Persian blue with gold plated trim and 3/8" cap band.
Nib MEDIUM 14k Triumph style two tone nib is smooth with nice tipping material. The nib has serial code 0437154
Condition Superior condition, with original stickers on the barrel. The Persian blue color is vivid and shiny and contrasts beaufifully with the gold grim. The pen has some light wear, primarily on the barrel that has horizontal scratch lines just above the end knob, probaby caused by posting. The gold trim is lovely. The white dot above the clip is perfect. There are no cracks, chips, dents, dings, or major scratches. The imprints are clear.