{"title":"Celluloid","description":"A cellulose nitrate and camphor based plastic invented around the 1850s. The material of choice during the golden age of fountain pens from 1924 to 1945.","products":[{"product_id":"1938-41-gray-pearl-sheaffer-balance-statesman-fountain-pen-pencil","title":"1938-41 Gray Pearl Sheaffer Balance Statesman fountain pen \u0026 pencil","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage pens in this condition are uncommon. Chrome plating on vintage pens is often pitted or peeling. And UV exposure turns lovely, transparent barrels dark and murky. This set came to me in the original box complete with papers. It is immaculate. Truly like new condition. I believe it spent most, if not all, of its life in this box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only minor issue \u003cstrong\u003ewas\u003c\/strong\u003e that the celluloid covered carbon steel filler rod was rusted and ruined. I have replaced it with a custom made black oxide coated stainless steel rod that will last decades. The gasket and seals are modern, synthetic material. An occasional dab of 100% silicone grease on the filler rod will keep this pen going for another 80 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib is a wet, smooth and lovely writer with a fine, turned up, or waverly-style, point. Sheaffer was known for this style point they claimed was well suited to any grip or writing angle. I believe it's more than advertising hype but that, of course, is my opinion. The feed has an interesting notch on the front end that I like to call the shark mouth. These are not found on all Balance pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pencil work perfectly and has graphite and a good eraser under the cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is comparable in physical dimensions to a modern Pelikan M6xx or Sailor 1911L (ProFit 21).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box and papers come with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 137 mm (5.4”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 121 mm (4.75”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 158 mm (6.2”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.3 mm (0.52”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.6 mm (0.46”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40783125807298,"sku":"","price":303.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/products\/GrayPearlSheafferBalanceStatesmanset.jpg?v=1773114532"},{"product_id":"1941-golden-brown-sheaffer-lady-crest-vacuum-fil","title":"1941 Golden Brown Sheaffer Lady Crest - Vacuum-Fil","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eSheaffer introduced the Crest and Lady Crest in 1937. These pens were made until the Balance line was replaced with the Triumph line in 1942. They were available with a Vacuum-Filler only in the final catalog year - 1941. Prior to that they were all lever fillers. That makes this an uncommon pen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This pen is in remarkable condition. The only notable flaws are a small crease in the cap near the vent hole in the side and a couple of broken off feed fins. There is no lost plating. The celluloid is perfect with excellent barrel clarity and color. The forward threads are sharp and unmarred so they engage perfectly in the cap with no slipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine nib is a smooth and wet writer. The cap posts gently without marring the celluloid to make the pen suitably long for even large hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 124 mm (4.9”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 110 mm (4.3”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 138 mm (5.4”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 10.5 mm (0.41”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 10.4 mm (0.41”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42906902134978,"sku":"","price":305.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/products\/PXL_20230217_215134075.jpg?v=1676694157"},{"product_id":"1938-green-pearl-circuit-board-wasp-clipper-medium","title":"~1938 Green Pearl Circuit Board WASP Clipper - Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWASP was a Sheaffer sub-brand (WASP == Walter A. 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They should never be pushed as if they are flexible or even semi-flexible as they are too thin for that sort of abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 126 mm (5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 114 mm (4.5”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 153 mm (6”).\u003cbr\u003eDiameter\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12 mm (0.47”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 10.4 mm (0.41”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003eFine \u0026amp; bouncy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43062229991618,"sku":"","price":275.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/products\/PXL_20230325_180921597.jpg?v=1679785346"},{"product_id":"1938-parker-black-shadow-wave-vacumatic-sub-deb-fine-nib","title":"1938 Parker Black Shadow-Wave Vacumatic Sub-Deb - fine+ nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLike Sheaffer, Parker seems to have saved the most interesting celluloids for the entry level pens. I like the materials from the Vacumatic Junior and Sub-Deb lines more than the higher tiered pens. Not that I dislike stacked celluloid. I do think Parker missed out by not making the Shadow Wave celluloid available on more pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm not deeply into Vacumatic model name lore. I get lost quickly. The Sub-Deb seems to be essentially the same as a Junior Debutante but with a plain, narrow band. Perhaps it is more subtle than that and I'm perfectly open to correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen has been well kept, it is in excellent condition. The clarity and color a so nice. The nib is luscious - a meaty fine that is wet, smooth and a little bit bouncy. The filler is in great condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can think of only 2 criticisms. A previous restorer tightened the filler too hard so it created a slight bump in the barrel. It isn't obvious when looking at the pen but you can feel it. It is no more than an unfortunate cosmetic defect. The pen had no tassie or jewel on the blind cap. I've replaced them with modern parts from Dale at Pen Tooling. The tassie is bare brass with no gold plating. Another cosmetic defect that doesn't alter function in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a marvelous little pen. I'm 6'2\" (188 cm) with large hands. I can use this pen comfortably uncapped. The cap does post gently to offer even more length. I firmly believe that anyone that dismisses a pen solely on its small size is missing out on some incredible pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 119 mm (4.7”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 111 mm (4.4”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 138 mm (5.4”).\u003cbr\u003eDiameter\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.1 mm (0.48”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 10.9 mm (0.43”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003eVacumatic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003eFine+ with a little bounce\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43190600925378,"sku":"","price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20230430_215140949.jpg?v=1682898413"},{"product_id":"black-sheaffer-balance-admiral-vacuum-fil-fine-nib","title":"Black Sheaffer Balance Admiral - Vacuum-Fil - fine nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mirror polished black pen that reflects every nearby object is a thing of beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sheaffer Balance Admiral may be my favorite vintage fountain pen. It isn't the largest Balance - a bit shorter and more slender than the vaunted Premier or OS. I believe the Admiral is a better pen because it has a Feather Touch 5 nib - one of the best vintage nibs. Not flexible or even semi-flexible yet with enough softness and bounce to produce beautiful line variation under normal writing pressure. Better than a truly flexible nib because it can be used every day for all sorts of writing or drawing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen was made between 1938 and 1941 since it has a price code of 500 ($5) stamped on the barrel beneath the manufacturer's imprint. My guess is the date is probably closer to 1940 since the original filler rod was celluloid covered carbon steel rather than stainless steel. Sheaffer seems to have reverted to this earlier filler rod for some pens produced in the wartime years. Perhaps stainless steel was not always readily available. The rod had rusted badly and the celluloid cover cracked. I've replaced it with a custom made rod from black oxide coated stainless steel. It will last for many years to come as will the restored filler seals. The only maintenance is an occasional dab of pure silicone grease on the filler rod. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is nearly flawless. The plating is intact and there are no notable marks in the celluloid. The only criticism is the barrel has turned red and darkened a bit compared to the clear green of a new pen. 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Only second generation pens have a striped celluloid grip section. They are my favorite Triumphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is in nearly mint condition with minimal signs of use. The transparency, color and clarity of the ink view barrel are very good. There is no plating loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib writes a fine, wet, smooth and luscious line.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials. They will last for decades with an occasional bit of silicone grease applied to the filler rod. The filler restoration is guaranteed for at least one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 131 mm (5.16”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 113 mm (4.4”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 149 mm (5.9”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.9 mm (0.51”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 12.1 mm (0.48”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43247971434690,"sku":"","price":353.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20230514_175327752.jpg?v=1684713094"},{"product_id":"large-os-ebonized-pearl-sheaffer-balance-fountain-pen-pencil","title":"Large (OS) Ebonized Pearl Sheaffer Balance fountain pen \u0026 pencil","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe large Balance. The OS. The Premier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the 1937 Sheaffer catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"These are the famous Lifetime pens with the White Dot signaling the broadest guarantee in Pendom, and the platinum identifying the silk-smooth Feathertouch points.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eModel D8W KABLA Large Size Ebonized Pearl Visulated Sheaffer Balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ebonized Pearl is perhaps the most notable celluloid Sheaffer produced. There is no other celluloid quite like it. It was produced from 1934-9. Ebonized Pearl pens are among the most popular with collectors. They aren't uncommon like Carmine or Rose Glow. They are simply stunning and desirable for their uncommon beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layers of clear celluloid encase a black candy striped inner layer and a surface layer embedded with real nacre (mother of pearl) chips. The produces depth, iridescence and colors that lead to much gazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe celluloid of some pens has darkened with UV exposure. This pen has a little of that so the color is a bit darker than its original state. There are no cracks or faults in the celluloid. There is no plating wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib point is a smooth, wet fine. The pen holds more ink than almost any other pen you are likely to own. Save perhaps a large eye-dropper or a giant Conid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original celluloid covered rod has been replaced by a custom built, black oxide coated, stainless steel rod that will last for ages. The seals have been replaced with modern synthetics that will also last for years with nothing more than an occasional application of pure silicon grease to the filler rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor reference, the size is almost exactly that of a Montblanc 146.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 140 mm (5.51”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 121 mm (4.76”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 160 mm (6.3”).\u003cbr\u003eDiameter\u003cbr\u003eCap - 15 mm (0.59”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 13 mm (0.51”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003eFine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43247972253890,"sku":"","price":657.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20230514_181241602.jpg?v=1684715810"},{"product_id":"ebonized-pearl-sheaffer-balance-craftsman-fountain-pen","title":"Ebonized Pearl Sheaffer Balance \"Craftsman\" fountain pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a long, slender pen from 1936 or 1937. In 1938 it would be called a Craftsman. It was originally equipped with a #3 nib. The tipping on that nib was broken so I have upgraded the pen to have one of the best nibs ever produced - the Feather Touch 5. It is a bouncy, soft nib that produces lovely line variation under normal writing pressure. Though it should never be pushed as if it were a truly flexible nib.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen deserves the upgraded nib. It is in flawless condition. The color and clarity of the celluloid is perfect. It is truly like new with a light green hue to the visualated barrel and perfect, clear and undarkened surface celluloid layer over the embedded nacre chips. There is no plating loss on any of the trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system has been restore with modern, synthetic materials that will last for years. The only maintenance is an occasional dab of silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 132 mm (5.2”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 117 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 147 mm (5.8”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.1 mm (0.48”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 10.5 mm (0.42”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFine Feather Touch 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43878323585218,"sku":null,"price":272.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240107_232917441.MP.jpg?v=1704689679"},{"product_id":"marine-green-vacuum-fil","title":"Marine Green VACUUM-FIL standard size","description":"\u003cp\u003e In 1934 Sheaffer introduced their version of the vacuum filler in a sub-brand they called VACUUM-FIL. This sub-brand was later renamed the WASP Pen Co. They used a sub-brand for the initial release of the vacuum filler as a means to work the design and manufacturing process. This filler is a large departure from the lever filler that Walter Sheaffer patented in 1908. The first Sheaffer Balance with a vacuum filler appeared in the 1935 catalog. The only notable design change was the replacement of the blind cap and two piece filler knob with an integrated celluloid filler knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib is soft, bouncy, wet and an amazing writer. It is not flexible or even semi-flexible because these nibs are 12 karat gold and quite thin. They provide lovely line variation under normal writing pressure but should never be pushed like a truly flexible nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clip ball has a couple of spots of thin plating but no plating loss. The transparent barrel has darkened a bit from its original pale green. The transparency remains very good and allows viewing the ink level at a glance. This pen was in my personal collection until I found another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filler seals have been replaced with modern materials that will last decades with an occasional application of 100% pure silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 129 mm (5.1”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 120 mm (4.7”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 153 mm (6”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.3 mm (0.53”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.5 mm (0.44”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003efine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43878609191106,"sku":null,"price":353.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240107_233919496.jpg?v=1704692736"},{"product_id":"large-oversize-ebonized-pearl-wasp-clipper","title":"Large (Oversize) Ebonized Pearl WASP Clipper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the largest WASP pen made; collectors call it OS or Oversize. It is very rare to find these pen in Ebonized Pearl celluloid. Sheaffer rarely produced WASP pens in the same celluloids as their Balance pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In 1933 Sheaffer created a sub-brand they called VACUUM-FIL. VACUUM-FIL was intended for the initial release of the vacuum filler in 1934 as a means to work out the design and manufacturing process. The first Sheaffer Balance with a vacuum filler appeared in the 1935 catalog. VACUUM-FIL was renamed the WASP Pen Co in 1936.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nib is soft, bouncy, wet and an amazing writer. It is not flexible or even semi-flexible because these nibs are 12 karat gold and quite thin. They provide lovely line variation under normal writing pressure but should never be pushed like a truly flexible nib.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cap band and clip have some plating loss or thinned plating. The peak of the clip has an area of plating loss. The transparent barrel has darkened a bit from its original pale green. The clarity is still amazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filler seals have been replaced with modern materials that will last decades with an occasional application of 100% pure silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 128 mm (5.1”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 119 mm (4.7”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 150 mm (6”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 15.2 mm (0.6”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 13.2 mm (0.52”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003efine-medium\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43878653460674,"sku":null,"price":808.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240107_234404570.jpg?v=1704693897"},{"product_id":"rose-glow-sheaffer-balance-premier-vacuum-fil","title":"Rose Glow Sheaffer Balance Premier - Vacuum-Fil","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeople tend to call this pen an OverSize or OS. It is already quite aptly named the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 140 mm (5.5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 121 mm (4.8”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 160 mm (6.3”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 15.1 mm (0.6”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 13 mm (0.51”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003efine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43878742720706,"sku":null,"price":757.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240107_235305778.jpg?v=1704694912"},{"product_id":"gray-pearl-sheaffer-balance-statesman-fountain-pen-fine-point","title":"Window Pane Gray Pearl Sheaffer Balance Statesman fountain pen - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eI describe Balance pens like this one as window pane barrel pens. The pens have 2 wide panes of clear celluloid on opposite sides of the barrel. The panes on this pen have ambered but they still allow easy viewing of the ink level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe window pane pens seem to have been made primarily in the last couple of years of Balance production which ended in 1941. I believe that is true because all those I've restored have celluloid covered, carbon steel filler rods but also price codes. These rods were made in the earliest Vacuum-Fil Balances in 1935 before Sheaffer switched to using stainless steel rods. The price codes (this pen is stamped 1000 below the manufacturer's imprint on the barrel) were introduced in 1938. So, this is a post-1938 pen with a pre-1936 filler rod. I believe that wartime shortages of stainless steel forced Sheaffer to revert to using the celluloid covered carbon steel rods. I've replaced the filler rod on this pen with one custom made from black oxide coated stainless steel. It will last as long as the pen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe celluloid and chrome plating are without blemish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib writes a smooth, wet, fine line. The filling system is freshly restored with modern, synthetic materials that will last for years with only an occasional dab of pure silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is comparable in physical dimensions to a modern Pelikan M6xx or Sailor 1911L (ProFit 21).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 135 mm (5.3”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 116 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 156 mm (6.1”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.3 mm (0.52”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.6 mm (0.46”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExtra-Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44027265679554,"sku":null,"price":257.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240131_230344410.jpg?v=1709014041"},{"product_id":"1942-black-sheaffer-triumph-autograph-vacuum-fil-broad-point","title":"1942 Black Sheaffer Triumph Autograph - Vacuum-Fil - broad point","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a pen that was probably custom ordered by someone with particular taste in writing instruments. First, broad (Sharpie broad!) nibs like this are very unusual in vintage Sheaffer pens. Second, the solid, 14 karat band with the engraved name J Balloch. This is not a pen that was bought from a kiosk in the dime store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is very nice. The celluloid is in excellent condition with very good \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etransparency and clarity. The gold plating has some pitting on the clip that shows the underlying silver. During wartime Sheaffer used silver (probably coin silver) as the base metal rather than brass. I guess it is coin silver since none of them are hallmarked vermeil which is 14 karat gold fill over sterling silver. The solid 14 karat cap band has a small, shallow dent below the A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever mind that, this pen is all about the nib. That big, fat, luscious nib. It is smooth, wet and fabulous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials. They will last for decades with an occasional bit of silicone grease applied to the filler rod. The filler restoration is guaranteed for at least one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 131 mm (5.2”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 113 mm (4.4”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 151 mm (6”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 11.5 mm (0.45”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.3 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBroad\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44027377778882,"sku":null,"price":303.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240131_222151538.jpg?v=1707458754"},{"product_id":"1943-5-golden-brown-sheaffer-triumph-statesman-fine-point","title":"1943-5 Golden Brown Sheaffer Triumph Statesman - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eSecond generation Triumphs are my favorite. They are notable for their striped celluloid grip sections. I think that makes them particularly good looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is in excellent condition. The barrel transparency and clarity are very good. There are no flaws in the plating. The only flaw in the celluloid is a small crack under the clip. This will not propagate and if it ever does I will replace the cap for free. The nib is a larger \u0026amp; longer LIFETIME rather than the shorter tined 59 \u0026amp; 79 nibs. It writes a firm, wet fine line. The long tines of this nib make it a true, round fine rather than the stubby line written by most of the shorter tined 59 \u0026amp; 79 nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have large hands and find no trouble in using this pen without posting the cap. However, the cap posts easily and firmly to make this pen comfortable for those who prefer a longer pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials. They will last for decades with an occasional bit of silicone grease applied to the filler rod. The filler restoration is guaranteed for at least one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 127 mm (5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 110 mm (4.3”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 144 mm (5.7”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.2 mm (0.48”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44027473330370,"sku":null,"price":202.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240131_223750843.jpg?v=1707459779"},{"product_id":"1935-ebonized-pearl-sheaffer-balance-statesman-fine-point","title":"1935 Ebonized Pearl Sheaffer Balance \"Statesman\" - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eSheaffer introduced their version of the vacuum filler to their Balance line in 1935. This is a first year Sheaffer Balance Vacuum-Fil. The key is the humped cap clip. 1935 is the final year for this clip which was replaced in 1936 by a streamlined clip with no imprint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eYou'd never know this pen was 89 years old. The barrel color and clarity is excellent. Not perfect, but excellent. The nacre (mother of pearl) chips are suspended in clear celluloid that often turns yellow or brown with too much exposure to UV. This pen has been well kept and the transparency is excellent and shows off the iridescence of the nacre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe only criticism is a bit of overhang of the filler knob.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 127 mm (5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 116 mm (4.55”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 148 mm (5.8”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.3 mm (0.53”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.6 mm (0.46”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44081225597122,"sku":"","price":353.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240223_174836360.jpg?v=1708844021"},{"product_id":"carmine-sheaffer-balance-sovereign-deluxe-fine-point","title":"Carmine Sheaffer Balance Sovereign Deluxe - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe Sovereign is somewhat less commonly found among the Sheaffer Balance models. It is the same length as the standard size pens but slightly smaller in diameter. This one is a special model with a milled \"jewelers\" band. Pens with these caps were not found in the Sheaffer catalog. Lore says they were offered only by jewelry stores that were Sheaffer retailers. Walter Sheaffer began his pen company in his own jewelry store. He seems to have wanted to offer pen shoppers at jewelry store retailers the option of a little bling. The cap band on this pen has a blank spot that could be engraved with a name or initial but it remains blank.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe barrel color and clarity is excellent as can be seen in the video. The celluloid and gold plating are flawless. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe fine nib writes a smooth, wet line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eI have large hands yet find no problem writing with this pen without the cap posted on the end of the barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 139 mm (5.45”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 119 mm (4.7”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 158 mm (6.2”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.1 mm (0.48”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 10.2 mm (0.4”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44081524637890,"sku":"","price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240223_170522788.MP.jpg?v=1708842094"},{"product_id":"1943-5-carmine-sheaffer-triumph-statesman-fine-point","title":"1943-5 Carmine Sheaffer Triumph Statesman - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 126 mm (5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 110 mm (4.3”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 146 mm (5.7”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.3 mm (0.48”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44081548918978,"sku":"","price":303.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240223_172502655.MP.jpg?v=1708842683"},{"product_id":"1947-marine-green-sheaffer-sovereign-fine-point","title":"1947 Marine Green Sheaffer Sovereign - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 127 mm (5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 109 mm (4.3”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 144 mm (5.6”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.64 mm (0.5”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.5 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44081570185410,"sku":"","price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240223_164333123.jpg?v=1708841017"},{"product_id":"black-sheaffer-balance-statesman-fine-point","title":"Black Sheaffer Balance Statesman - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pen is in magnificent condition. It is truly like new. The barrel transparency had this same light green hue the day it was placed in its box at the end of the production line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are no faults or flaws in the celluloid or trim. The pen seems to have lived unused and in a box since 1937.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Statesman is the 2nd largest Balance pen Sheaffer made. It is comparable in physical dimensions to a modern Pelikan M6xx or Sailor 1911L (ProFit 21). I have large hands and find no problem writing with the pen without posting the cap on the barrel end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 137 mm (5.38”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 122 mm (4.8”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 160 mm (6.3”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.4 mm (0.53”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.8 mm (0.46”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44081572774082,"sku":"","price":353.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240223_173510348.jpg?v=1708843604"},{"product_id":"golden-brown-sheaffer-balance-statesman-fine-point","title":"Golden Brown Sheaffer Balance Statesman - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThis pen is probably from 1936 because it has a celluloid covered carbon steel rod that is in perfect condition. Sheaffer switched to using stainless steel rods some time in 1936 or 1937.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe celluloid is gorgeous apart from one nick in the side of the cap. The barrel transparency is a bit cloudy and red but not darkened. There is a bit of plating loss - particularly on the edges of the cap band on one side. Both these minor flaws are shown in the photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe filler rod is in excellent condition and the filler gaskets have been replaced with modern synthetic materials that will last for year. The only maintenance is an occasional dab of silicone grease on the rod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe Statesman is the 2nd largest Balance pen Sheaffer made. It is comparable in physical dimensions to a modern Pelikan M6xx or Sailor 1911L (ProFit 21). I have large hands and find no problem writing with the pen without posting the cap on the barrel end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 135 mm (5.3”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 116 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 157 mm (6.2”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.34 mm (0.525”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.45 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44081580540098,"sku":"","price":303.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240223_165013432.jpg?v=1708841815"},{"product_id":"jade-parker-duofold-senior-fountain-pen-and-pencil","title":"Jade Parker Duofold Senior Streamlined fountain pen and pencil","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fabulous, large set. Typical darkening of the celluloid but no chips or cracks. There is a bit of plating loss on the clip ball. Bit, beautiful and correct factory replacement nib with an arrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a massive #22 sac that fills with a single press of the button. My favorite filler will always and forever be a Sheaffer Vacuum-Fil. However, I think Parker's button filler is one of the best filling systems ever. So simple and reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 130 mm (5.1”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 123 mm (4.9”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 165 mm (6.48”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 15.3 mm (0.6”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 13.3 mm (0.52”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eButton\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine-medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44352492830914,"sku":null,"price":313.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240310_201640940.jpg?v=1711840147"},{"product_id":"lapis-parker-duofold-junior","title":"Lapis Parker Duofold Junior","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon't be fooled by the name Junior. This is a true little-big pen. It's short and thick when capped. That cap posts safely and securely on the end of the barrel to make the pen big enough for even large hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a silicone sac to protect the gorgeous and flawless lapis color. The pen fills with a single press of the button. My favorite filler will always and forever be a Sheaffer Vacuum-Fil. However, I think Parker's button filler is one of the best filling systems ever. So simple and reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is plating loss and a small chip from the ebonite blind cap. The Lucky Curve feed is intact. Many were broken by Parker repair people so it's nice to see one still whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 116 mm (4.57”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 107 mm (4.2”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 140 mm (5.5”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.8 mm (0.54”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 12 mm (0.47”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eButton\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine-medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44352504266946,"sku":null,"price":222.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240310_200804054.jpg?v=1711841536"},{"product_id":"golden-brown-sheaffer-balance-defender","title":"1941 Golden Brown Sheaffer Balance Defender","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeople generally refer to these pens as military clip pens. They may be found only in the 1941 Sheaffer catalog. That is the final catalog year of the Balance and the final catalog until well after the end of World War II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen has excellent transparency and the celluloid has no chips or cracks. There are a few small spots of plating loss on the clip. These show the underlying silver base metal that was used instead of brass during wartime. The filler rod has been replaced with one custom made from black oxide coated stainless steel. The original was celluloid covered carbon steel that failed when moisture got under the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Feather Touch 5 nib is among the best production nibs ever made. They are bouncy enough to provide lovely line variation under normal writing pressure. Yet firm enough to be used for everyday writing even by those of us who are rather heavy handed when jotting rapid notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 129 mm (5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 116 mm (4.56”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 149 mm (5.85”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.2 mm (0.52”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.5 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44352508264642,"sku":null,"price":242.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240310_195646187.jpg?v=1711843002"},{"product_id":"large-marine-green-sheaffer-balance-vacuum-fil-fine-point","title":"1937 Large (OS) Marine Green Sheaffer Balance - Vacuum-Fil - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pen is almost certainly from 1937. It is the first year Sheaffer offered the striped Marine Green celluloid. And the pen lacks a price code introduced in 1938. In the 1938 catalog Sheaffer finally gave their pens model names to go along with the cryptic model designations that only the truly obsessed can remember. This pen would switch from being a large Vacuum model E8W EBEXF to a Marine Green Balance Premier Vacuum. I like to call all these large Balance Premiers but many\/most pen people call them oversize.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is in marvelous condition. The only minor flaw is two small spots of worn plating on either side of the clip ball. Otherwise the plating is intact. The color, clarity and condition of the celluloid are excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The filler rod has been replaced with a custom made rod from black oxide coated stainless steel. The filler seals have been replaced with modern synthetic materials that will last years and years. The only maintenance required is an occasional application of silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib writes a fine, wet, smooth line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 141 mm (5.5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 121 mm (4.8”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 163 mm (6.3”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 15.1 mm (0.6”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 13 mm (0.51”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003efine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44509557260482,"sku":null,"price":707.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240420_204814344.MP.jpg?v=1713651112"},{"product_id":"1947-carmine-sheaffer-tuckaway-sovereign-fountain-pen-pencil-extra-fine-point","title":"~1947 Carmine Sheaffer Tuckaway Sovereign fountain pen \u0026 pencil - extra-fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eTuckaways are so special. Other pen companies made diminutive pens long before Sheaffer created the Tuckaway in 1940. Parker had the vest pocket Duofold. Wahl-Eversharp had the Bantam. No other little pen seems as iconic as the Tucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately the Tuckaway continued only until 1949. Though in its ten years there are six different generations. This pen is a fourth generation Tuckaway that is contemporary with the third generation Triumphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is in marvelous condition. There is no plating loss and the celluloid is perfect. I believe this is an early pen for this generation because the front end of the celluloid binde is transparent. Most pens of this generation have opaque celluloid outer barrels. The extra-fine nib writes a nice, wet line. The filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials that will last for years. This little pen holds more ink that any standard, modern convertor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pencil is also in perfect, working condition. It has no graphite but that may be sourced from The Legendary Pencil Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen case is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCapped - 115 mm (4.5”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUncapped - 97 mm (3.8”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePosted - 133 mm (5.2”).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCap - 12.6 mm (0.5”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExtra-fine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44527912386754,"sku":null,"price":232.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240428_015018668.jpg?v=1714275551"},{"product_id":"1935-grey-pearl-sheaffer-balance-feather-touch-5","title":"1935 Grey Pearl Sheaffer Balance Feather Touch 5 - bouncy fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pen combines some of my favorite things. Grey Pearl Sheaffer celluloid, a vacuum filler and a Feather Touch 5 nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love a Grey Pearl vacuum filler. Just look at the marbling and transparency. This is my favorite Sheaffer celluloid.  Sheaffer offered this celluloid in lever filling pens but those barrels are opaque. It's the transparency that makes this celluloid truly amazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI believe the Sheaffer Feather Touch 5 nib is one of the best nibs ever. Some will argue that they prefer a Waterman 52, a Wahl-Eversharp or perhaps a vintage OMAS. Those are all wonderful flexible nibs. What I love about the Feather Touch 5 is that it is a soft nib rather than a truly flexible nib. It is not meant to be flexed. Yet, it provides subtle, lovely, line variation with normal writing pressure. It's an all-around nib that is suitable for jotting quit, sloppy notes or for writing a carefully controlled passage. I believe that every fountain pen fan must own a Feather Touch 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only flaw with this pen is plating loss to the cap band. I also recommend the cap NEVER be posted on the end of the barrel. I make the same recommendation for all vintage pens. Nearly 90 year old celluloid cap lips are fine when capping their pen. The added stress of posting may cause them to crack and that would be a shame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 130 mm (5.125”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 118 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - DO NOT POST THIS CAP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.2 mm (0.52”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine with lovely line variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567254106306,"sku":null,"price":408.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240512_194707930.jpg?v=1716700907"},{"product_id":"1936-large-os-ebonized-pearl-sheaffer-balance-fountain-pen","title":"1936 Large (OS) Ebonized Pearl Sheaffer Balance fountain pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe large Balance. The OS. The Premier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors often call this an OverSize Sheaffer Balance. Sheaffer didn't attach model names to their pens until the 1938 catalog. In the 1936 catalog this pen is listed as model D8W WADIB, Vacuum $10 Ebonized Pearl. I think the 1938 model name Premier has a better ring so I generally call these pens \"Premier\". I suppose OverSize is easy, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only flaw is plating loss on the cap clip. The celluloid has excellent color with all the expected iridescence of the nacre chips on display, very good claritym and no marks or cracks. The nib writes a wet, smooth, fine line. The filler has been restored with modern synthetic materials that will last for years with an occasional application of silicone grease to the filler rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor reference, the size is almost exactly that of a Montblanc 146.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 140 mm (5.51”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 121 mm (4.76”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 160 mm (6.3”).\u003cbr\u003eDiameter\u003cbr\u003eCap - 15 mm (0.59”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 13 mm (0.51”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003eFine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease follow the links in the photographs or my profile to PaperWantsAPen.com to see high resolution photos and to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Sheaffer #SheafferBalance #SheafferEbonizedPearl #VintageFountainPen #VintageFountainPenRestoration\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567261085890,"sku":null,"price":808.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240512_195202133.jpg?v=1716702752"},{"product_id":"large-oversize-1935-black-vacuum-fil","title":"Large (Oversize) ~1935 Black VACUUM-FIL - stubby medium+ point","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pen is a VACUUM-FIL but carries a WASP nib. There is some overlap in these two companies. In 1933 or 1934 Sheaffer created VACUUM-FIL to test market pens with that filling system which they introduced in 1934. In 1935 the filler was brought to the Sheaffer Balance line. In 1936 VACUUM-FIL was renamed WASP (Walter A. Sheaffer Pen). I've seen many pens with mixed parts and dual branding (e.g. WASP VACUUM-FIL on the barrel). Perhaps this pen is one of those. Or, perhaps this is simply a later replacement nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether the nib is original or a replacement, it is glorious. It has a bit of a stubby shape to its generous point. It is not truly a stub but does offer lovely line variation. The 12 kt gold is bouncy but it should never be handled as if it were a true flexible nib. It is too thin to withstand that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some plating loss on the cap clip and band. The barrel has darkened to a deep red but retains very good clarity. The celluloid is in excellent condition with only a few flea bites here and there - most notably near the top of the cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass filler knob is missing the inner lock nut. But, I've secured it with shellac so it will operate perfectly without risk of loosening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 127.5 mm (5.”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 117 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 147.5 mm (5.8”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 15 mm (0.588”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 13.1 mm (0.52”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003estubby medium+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44629297692866,"sku":null,"price":707.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240706_190452805.jpg?v=1720409252"},{"product_id":"marine-green-vacuum-fil-standard-size-copy","title":"Marine Green VACUUM-FIL standard size - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003e In 1934 Sheaffer introduced their version of the vacuum filler in a sub-brand they called VACUUM-FIL. This sub-brand was later renamed the WASP Pen Co. They used a sub-brand for the initial release of the vacuum filler as a means to work the design and manufacturing process. This filler is a large departure from the lever filler that Walter Sheaffer patented in 1908. The first Sheaffer Balance with a vacuum filler appeared in the 1935 catalog. The only notable design change was the replacement of the blind cap and two piece filler knob with an integrated celluloid filler knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib is soft, bouncy, wet and an amazing writer. It is not flexible or even semi-flexible because these nibs are 12 karat gold and quite thin. They provide lovely line variation under normal writing pressure but should never be pushed like a truly flexible nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clip ball has a couple of spots of thin plating but no plating loss. The transparent barrel has good color and clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filler seals have been replaced with modern materials that will last decades with an occasional application of 100% pure silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 128 mm (5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 120 mm (4.7”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 153 mm (6”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.3 mm (0.53”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.5 mm (0.44”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003efine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44629305655490,"sku":null,"price":353.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240706_184906399.jpg?v=1720411477"},{"product_id":"golden-brown-sheaffer-triumph-tuckaway-crest","title":"Golden Brown Sheaffer Triumph Tuckaway Crest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eOh what a marvelous pen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eTuckaways are iconic Sheaffer pens. Other manufacturers produced small pens. Of course I am biased and I don't think that any of them compare to the Tucky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe celluloid is in excellent condition. The barrel has good transparency. It has darkened a bit but the barrel is still nicely transparent. The plating is perfect and there is not a single dent or fault in the cap. The nib is smooth, wet, firm and extra-fine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eFor a small pen it holds a surprising amount of ink. More than any modern cartridge or converter. The cap posts comfortably on the end of the barrel to make this pen easy to use for even those of us with large hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 112 mm (4.4”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 97 mm (3.8”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 131 mm (5.15”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12 mm (0.48”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExtra-Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44636063596738,"sku":null,"price":222.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240713_233852751.jpg?v=1720918007"},{"product_id":"1938-parker-black-shadow-wave-vacumatic-fine-point","title":"Hidden - 1938 Parker Black Shadow-Wave Vacumatic Junior - fine+ point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLike Sheaffer, Parker seems to have saved the most interesting celluloids for the entry level pens. I like the materials from the Vacumatic Junior and Sub-Deb lines more than the higher tiered pens. Not that I dislike stacked celluloid. I do think Parker missed out by not making the Shadow Wave celluloid available on more pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm not deeply into Vacumatic model name lore. I get lost quickly. According to ParkerPens.net this is a Junior and this pattern with a  lockdown filler was available only in 1938.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI repaired the filler mechanism. The brass knob had come off the aluminum filler tube that has a small split. I've swaged the tube around the knob again and epoxied the knob in place. This will easily reinforce the split from opening and keep the knob in place for the life of the pen. It fills perfectly and the lockdown mechanism operates exactly as it was designed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib is wet, smooth and bouncy with a fine+ line. It is not flexible but does offer nice line variation under normal writing pressure. It is so much fun to write with.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is comparable in size with a Sailor Pro Gear Slim. However, it holds far more ink than any modern cartridge\/convertor pen. And this nib is something quite difficult to find in any modern pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 122 mm (4.8”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 113 mm (4.45”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 149 mm (5.9”).\u003cbr\u003eDiameter\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.8 mm (0.54”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.8 mm (0.47”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003eVacumatic - lockdown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003eFine+ with a little bounce\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44646895878338,"sku":null,"price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240720_235006822.jpg?v=1721528493"},{"product_id":"1940-gray-sheaffer-balance-premier-vacuum-fil-fine-point","title":"~1940 Gray Sheaffer Balance Premier (OS) - Vacuum-fil - Fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeople tend to call this pen an OverSize or OS. It is already quite aptly named the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took Sheaffer decades to adopt model names in 1938. Prior to that time it was all base model numbers (2, 3, 5, 7, 8) along with a cryptic set of modifiers to indicate length, color and filling system. I imagine there is a long conversation thread on Fountain Pen Network about how to decode the model numbers. I don't know how and I consider myself rather passionate about the pens. Instead I prefer to call the pens by the names they were given beginning in 1938. It's probably less efficient and harder to remember that something systematic and organized like an engineer would design and love. I just like the names better. Sheaffer also added the price code to the barrel imprint in 1938. The 1000 on the barrel for $10 makes it obvious this pen should be called a Gray Premier Vacuum-Fil rather than an earlier E8W EBEXF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel has darkened, or ambered, slightly reddish. It remains transparent with good clarity. Otherwise, the plating is perfect, the celluloid is perfect, the nib is luscious and the filling system is perfect. I've restored it with modern materials and the vacuum is almost strong enough to use as a pogo stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 142 mm (5.6”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 122 mm (4.8”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 163 mm (6.4”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 15 mm (0.6”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 12.8 mm (0.5”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44646922125506,"sku":null,"price":499.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240720_233833326.MP.jpg?v=1721541094"},{"product_id":"gray-pearl-sheaffer-balance-statesman-fountain-pen-fine-point-1","title":"Gray Pearl Sheaffer Balance Statesman fountain pen - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage pens in this condition are uncommon. UV exposure turns lovely, transparent barrels dark and murky. This pen has beautiful celluloid with very good clarity and color. I believe it spent most, if not all, of its life in a box. The only flaw is a bit of plating loss at the end of the clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib writes a smooth, wet, fine line. The filling system is freshly restored with modern, synthetic materials that will last for years with only an occasional dab of pure silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is comparable in physical dimensions to a modern Pelikan M6xx or Sailor 1911L (ProFit 21).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 137 mm (5.4”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 121 mm (4.75”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 158 mm (6.2”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.3 mm (0.52”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.6 mm (0.46”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44685524500674,"sku":null,"price":273.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240818_020306888.jpg?v=1724029497"},{"product_id":"green-sheaffer-balance-premier-os-pen-pencil-vacuum-fil-window-pane-barrel-fine-point","title":"Green Sheaffer Balance Premier (OS) pen \u0026 pencil - Vacuum-fil - Window pane barrel - Fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeople tend to call this pen an OverSize or OS. It is already quite aptly named the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an interesting variant that I haven't seen in any Sheaffer catalog. Rather than alternating green and transparent stripes, this pen has large panels of green celluloid and 2 large window pane panels of transparent celluloid. These windows have darkened, or ambered, slightly reddish. They remain transparent with good clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOtherwise, there is a bit of plating wear at the edges of the clip ball but  the celluloid is perfect, the nib is luscious and the filling system is perfect. I've restored it with modern materials and the vacuum is almost strong enough to use as a pogo stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 140 mm (5.5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 121 mm (4.8”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 163 mm (6.4”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 15 mm (0.6”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 12.8 mm (0.5”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44685538427074,"sku":null,"price":555.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240818_020119172.MP.jpg?v=1724030497"},{"product_id":"1941-black-sheaffer-balance-vigilant-vacuum-fil-medium-fine-point","title":"1941 Black Sheaffer Balance Vigilant - Vacuum-Fil - medium-fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003ePen collectors describe this pen as a \"military clip\" pen. World War Two era US military uniform shirts had a flap covering the opening of the breast pockets. Regulation required that nothing within the pocket be visible. Some pen companies introduced cap designs to meet this requirement. This pen is a standard Sheaffer Balance Sovereign with the clip cleverly attached to meet the uniform requirement. Sheaffer had four such models: Valiant nee Statesman, Vigilant nee Sovereign, Defender nee Admiral and Commandant nee Craftsman. These pens appear only in the 1941 Sheaffer catalog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is like new. The transparent barrel stripes are light green as when new. They have not darkened, or ambered, with UV exposure. The celluloid is perfect. The gold plated silver trim (probably coin silver?) is unmarred. It will tarnish black giving evidence that the base metal has high silver content. The normal brass base metal was not used for things like pens in 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials that will last decades. The only necessary maintenance is an occasional dab of silicone grease on the filler rod to keep the seal working properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib writes a smooth, wet medium-fine line. It is a lovely writer that will show off your favorite ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCapped - 123 mm (4.83”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUncapped - 109 mm (4.28”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePosted - 146 mm (5.76”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCap - 12 mm (0.47”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarrel - 10.6 mm (0.42”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMedium-fine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44685570113730,"sku":null,"price":303.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240818_015939033.jpg?v=1724031335"},{"product_id":"1942-golden-brown-sheaffer-triumph-fountain-pen-fine-point","title":"1942 Golden Brown Sheaffer Triumph Fountain Pen - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe original, 1st generation Sheaffer Triumph with a wide, deco, gold rolled cap band made from silver (coin silver) rather than brass. The end of the clip has a couple of spots of missing plating that show the underlying silver. Brass was too important during world war II to be used in fountain pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel clarity and color are excellent with very little darkening due to UV exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib writes a wet, smooth, fine line. The filler has been restored with modern, synthetic materials that will last years with only an occasional application of silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 132 mm (5.2”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 114 mm (4.5”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 149 mm (5.85”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 11.5 mm (0.45”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.2 mm (0.44”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44685653180610,"sku":null,"price":227.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240818_015747378.jpg?v=1724033709"},{"product_id":"1946-7-carmine-sheaffer-triumph-valiant-fountain-pen-medium-point","title":"1946-7 Carmine Sheaffer Triumph Valiant Fountain Pen - Medium point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe largest 3rd generation Triumph that Sheaffer produced. The Valiant, Crest Deluxe and Sentinel Deluxe differ only in their cap material; celluloid, gold filled, and brushed steel, respectively.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe transparent grip section has darkened slightly from new but still allows easy visibility of the ink level. There is a bit of plating loss at the end of the clip. The celluloid is flawless and the nib writes a luscious, smooth, wet medium line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 131 mm (5.1”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 113 mm (4.44”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 151 mm (5.9”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.7 mm (0.5”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 12.3 mm (0.48”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExtra-Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44685685457090,"sku":null,"price":303.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240818_015410015.MP.jpg?v=1724034475"},{"product_id":"1946-7-carmine-sheaffer-triumph-statesman-fountain-pen-fine-medium-point","title":"1946-7 Carmine Sheaffer Triumph Statesman Fountain Pen - Fine-Medium point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe transparent grip section is like new - light, coke bottle green - and allows easy visibility of the ink level. There is a bit of plating loss at the end of the clip. The celluloid is flawless and the nib writes a luscious, smooth, wet fine-medium line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 127 mm (5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 108 mm (4.3”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 144 mm (5.6”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.5 mm (0.5”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine-Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44685713932482,"sku":null,"price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240818_014805676.jpg?v=1724035198"},{"product_id":"1947-carmine-sheaffer-tuckaway-sovereign-fountain-pen-fine-point","title":"Hidden - ~1947 Carmine Sheaffer Tuckaway Sovereign fountain pen - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eTuckaways are so special. Other pen companies made diminutive pens long before Sheaffer created the Tuckaway in 1940. Parker had the vest pocket Duofold. Wahl-Eversharp had the Bantam. No other little pen seems as iconic as the Tucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately the Tuckaway continued only until 1949. Though in its ten years there are six different generations. This pen is a fourth generation Tuckaway that is contemporary with the third generation Triumphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is in marvelous condition. The inner\/outer barrel unit is New Old Stock and in perfect condition. The cap band has a few plier marks in the plating but no loss of plating. The cap peak is unmarred with a smooth dome. The fine nib writes a nice, wet line. The filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials that will last for years. This little pen holds more ink that any standard, modern convertor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCapped - 114 mm (4.5”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUncapped - 98 mm (3.8”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePosted - 133 mm (5.2”).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCap - 11.9 mm (0.47”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44722447679682,"sku":null,"price":242.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240908_014631327.jpg?v=1726356687"},{"product_id":"1943-5-carmine-sheaffer-triumph-valiant-extra-fine","title":"1943-5 Carmine Sheaffer Triumph Valiant - Extra-fine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a second generation Triumph. Only second generation pens have a striped celluloid grip section. They are my favorite Triumphs. The Valiant shares the title of largest Triumph with the Sentinel Deluxe and Crest Deluxe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is in marvelous condition. The transparency, color and clarity of the ink view barrel are a bit dark but quite good. There is no plating loss. The only flaw is that someone seems to have polished the platinum plating off the nib tines making the entire nib gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib writes an extra-fine, wet, smooth and luscious line. Triumphs often write a rather stubbish line and this one does. Though it is quite subtle since the line is so fine.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials. They will last for decades with an occasional bit of silicone grease applied to the filler rod. The filler restoration is guaranteed for at least one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA video showcasing this pen may be viewed on my Instagram account \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DAm73dyxFyM\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"here\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 131 mm (5.16”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 113 mm (4.4”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 149 mm (5.9”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.9 mm (0.51”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 12.1 mm (0.48”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44769427390658,"sku":null,"price":262.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20241025_183249508.jpg?v=1729918544"},{"product_id":"marine-green-sheaffer-balance-admiral-extra-fine-feather-touch-5","title":"Marine Green Sheaffer Balance Admiral - Extra-fine Feather Touch 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this pen stand out is the Feather Touch 5 nib. One of the best nibs ever produced. Ever. It has the perfect amount of softness and bounce to produce mesmerizing line variation under normal writing pressure. So much fun and happiness.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnfortunately, someone tried to disassemble this pen with pliers. Fortunately, all the damage is purely cosmetic and has no impact on function. There are marks on the grip and nib and a few broken feed fins. I've polished the grip so those marks cannot be felt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe celluloid is in very good condition with no marks or cracks. The transparent barrel stripes have darkened a bit but the clarity remains very nice. There is a bit of plating wear on the end of the clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is comparable in size to a Sailor 1911L or Pelikan M800. While those pens have nibs larger than the Feather Touch 5 they do not typically have its luscious bounce. And this pen holds an amazing amount of ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 138 mm (5.4”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 117 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 158 mm (6.2”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.3 mm (0.53”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.5 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExtra-Fine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44770273657026,"sku":null,"price":147.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20241025_190305602.jpg?v=1730067291"},{"product_id":"1940-1-carmine-sheaffer-balance-admiral-fine-feather-touch-5","title":"1940-1 Carmine Sheaffer Balance Admiral -Fine Feather Touch 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pen is as perfect as could be wished. The celluloid, transparency, plating, nib and everything about this pen are as nice as when it was newly made in 1940 or 1941. It's amazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarmine did not appear in the Sheaffer catalogs until 1940. The final catalog featuring the Balance was 1941. The Balance was replaced by the Triumph in 1942. That makes Carmine among the shortest production duration celluloids in the Balance line. Despite that they are plentiful so they must have been as popular then as they are now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this pen stand out is the Feather Touch 5 nib. One of the best nibs ever produced. Ever. It has the perfect amount of softness and bounce to produce mesmerizing line variation under normal writing pressure. So much fun and happiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is comparable in size to a Sailor 1911L or Pelikan M800. While those pens have nibs larger than the Feather Touch 5 they do not typically have its luscious bounce. And this pen holds an amazing amount of ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 138 mm (5.4”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 117 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 158 mm (6.2”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.3 mm (0.53”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.5 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44770276409538,"sku":null,"price":268.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20241025_184423986.jpg?v=1730069818"},{"product_id":"1943-5-black-sheaffer-triumph-statesman-medium-point","title":"1943-5 Black Sheaffer Triumph Statesman - medium point","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pen is in excellent condition. The barrel transparency and clarity are very good. There are no flaws in the celluloid or plating. The nib is a larger \u0026amp; longer LIFETIME rather than the shorter tined 59 \u0026amp; 79 nibs. The bonus is the big, wet medium point. It writes a firm, wet, fat line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have large hands and find no trouble in using this pen without posting the cap. However, the cap posts easily and firmly to make this pen comfortable for those who prefer a longer pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials. They will last for decades with an occasional bit of silicone grease applied to the filler rod. The filler restoration is guaranteed for at least one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 125 mm (4.9”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 109 mm (4.3”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 143 mm (5.6”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.2 mm (0.48”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.3 mm (0.43”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMedium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44770279162050,"sku":null,"price":231.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20241025_191049653.jpg?v=1730071269"},{"product_id":"hidden-1943-5-carmine-sheaffer-triumph-tuckaway-valiant-fine-extra-fine-point","title":"1943-5 Carmine Sheaffer Triumph Tuckaway Valiant - fine-extra-fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 2nd generation Sheaffer Triumph Tuckaway Valiant II. It is a pocket sized version of the largest Triumph Sheaffer made - the Valiant II. Though this is a much smaller pen (length 113 mm (4.45 in) compared to 131 mm (5.1 in)) it still has the same nib as the full sized pen. I think that big nib looks fabulous on such a diminutive pen. Though it is a pocket sized pen, the Tuckaway cap was made specifically to be posted. It is comfortable for me to use and I have large hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen has good color and clarity. The celluloid is unmarred apart from a couple of small marks on the filler knob. The plating is worn at the edges of the button clip exposing the silver (coin silver?) that Sheaffer used as a trim base metal during world war II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib has been adjusted to write a wet, smooth, fine line. The filling system has been restored using modern synthetic seals. An occasional dab of 100% pure silicone grease on the filler rod will keep this pen working for several more decades. Despite its small size this pen will hold more ink than any modern cartridge or convertor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCapped - 113 mm (4.5”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUncapped - 97 mm (3.8”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePosted - 130 mm (5.1”).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCap - \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12.2 mm (0.48”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarrel - 11.3 mm (0.45”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJapanese fine or western extra-fine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44822109421762,"sku":null,"price":242.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20241130_213420107.jpg?v=1733090941"},{"product_id":"1943-5-marine-green-sheaffer-triumph-statesman-extra-fine-fine-point","title":"1943-5 Marine Green Sheaffer Triumph Statesman - extra-fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eSheaffer made at least two Triumphs with each model name. Three if you include the Tuckaways. So confusing. This is such a pen. This is the large size Statesman. There was also a slightly smaller Statesman whose nib is stamped 79 and has shorter tines. And there was a Tuckaway version that was even smaller - and cuter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful pen. The celluloid is in excellent shape with very good color and clarity of the transparent barrel stripes. The striped celluloid grip section and that big, beautiful nib are striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib is an extra-fine (modern Japanese XF) adjusted to write a wet, smooth line. Glorious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 126 mm (4.94”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 109 mm (4.3”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 144 mm (5.7”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.3 mm (0.48”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExtra-Fine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44822120038594,"sku":null,"price":242.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20241130_215301364.jpg?v=1733093395"},{"product_id":"1946-7-gray-pearl-sheaffer-triumph-valiant-fountain-pen-pencil-f-xf-point","title":"1946-7 Gray Pearl Sheaffer Triumph Valiant fountain pen \u0026 pencil - F-XF point","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are four generations of Sheaffer Triumph. Each has interesting characteristics that differentiate it from the others. Yet they are obviously a family rooted together by the Triumph nib and, for most pens, the vacuum filler. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a third generation pen. It marks Sheaffer'S foray into injection molding. The grip section and inner barrel are a single unit of transparent, injection molded plastic. The cap and  outer barrel - or binde if you're a Pelikan fan - are celluloid. It may seem like an odd mix of old and new but I like it. In 1924 Sheaffer was one of the first to use celluloid. I can imagine it was a difficult decision to shift away from that legacy. Sheaffer did abandon celluloid entirely in 1948.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Valiant was Sheaffer's top of the line pen. I've seen Oversize Triumph used in descriptions. That seems odd to me since Sheaffer made only 2 diameters of Triumph pen. It is not a large pen by modern standards. It is comparable to a Parker \"51\" or a modern Pelikan M600. I have large hands and find no difficulty in using the pen unposted. The cap does post if desired.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pen is in very good condition. The celluloid is flawless; there is not a mark, scratch or fault. The nickel plating on the cap clip and band has lots of pitting. It was probably stored with too much humidity. The pitting will not worsen if the pen is stored carefully by any good pen lover.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe nib is amazing. It is wet, smooth and so nice. It is a vintage fine. Vintage Sheaffer point sizes are closely equivalent to modern Japanese sizes. So, it is like a modern, western extra-fine.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vacuum-Fil system guaranteed for at least 1 year. It is best to avoid permanent (e.g. Noodler's) or high alkaline (e.g. Japanese) inks. 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You'd never know it is 89 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eSheaffer introduced their version of the vacuum filler to their Balance line in 1935. This is a first year Sheaffer Balance Vacuum-Fil. The key is the humped cap clip. 1935 is the final year for this clip which was replaced in 1936 by a streamlined clip with no imprint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe barrel color and clarity is excellent - nearly perfect. The plating is perfect as is the celluloid apart from a couple of tiny flea bites on the back of the cap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe nib is glorious. Most pens of this era have fine or extra-fine points. 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