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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":"black-sheaffer-balance-milady","title":"Black Sheaffer Balance Milady","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pen looks good and works perfectly despite suffering more abuse than it should. A few cosmetic flaws are worth overlooking for a pen with such nice transparency and a lovely, soft Feather Touch 5 nib.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e This pen writes bigger than it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filler knob is covered in bite marks. I have smoothed the high spots as much as possible without removing to original grooves. Someone tried to scratch out the 875 price code below the barrel imprint. A small flat spot remains. There are a few light scratches and marks here and there on the cap and barrel. Too much celluloid must be removed to get rid of all these flaws. And that leaves the pen looking worse - too smooth with obvious signs of too much polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the negatives, the barrel clarity is quite good with a red tint. The original, celluloid covered filler rod is in perfect condition. The nib is everything one could wish from a Feather Touch 5. Nice line variation with normal writing pressure. The pen is small but the cap posts gently to provide ample length for even large hands with high grips - like mine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 122 mm (4.8”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 108 mm (4.2”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 144 mm (5.7”).\u003cbr\u003eDiameter\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12 mm (0.47”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 10.5 mm (0.41”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003efine Feather Touch 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42832681926850,"sku":"","price":78.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/products\/PXL_20230106_192224879.jpg?v=1673035782"},{"product_id":"marine-green-sheaffer-balance-statesman","title":"Marine Green Sheaffer Balance Statesman","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\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 - 138 mm (5.2”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 117 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 156 mm (6.1”)\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\u003eStubby fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42906878705858,"sku":"","price":353.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/products\/PXL_20230209_051225327_2.jpg?v=1675964662"},{"product_id":"ebonized-pearl-sheaffer-balance-admiral-vacuum-fil","title":"Ebonized Pearl Sheaffer Balance Admiral - Vacuum-Fil","description":"SOLD","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42906883686594,"sku":"","price":353.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/products\/PXL_20230209_060910608_2.jpg?v=1675964871"},{"product_id":"ebonized-pearl-sheaffer-balance-admiral-lever","title":"Ebonized Pearl Sheaffer Balance Admiral - lever","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor Azizah\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42906884931778,"sku":"","price":454.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/products\/PXL_20230215_185710275.jpg?v=1676488409"},{"product_id":"gray-pearl-sheaffer-balance-admiral-vacuum-fil","title":"Gray Pearl Sheaffer Balance \"Admiral\" - Vacuum-Fil","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis may be the best Balance fountain pen model that Sheaffer made. Sheaffer called it the standard size and later the Admiral. It is fitted with a Feather Touch 5 nib that is, in my opinion, the best production nib Sheaffer ever made. The Feather Touch 5 is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003enot quite semi-flexible. It is stiff enough to use for everyday writing but soft enough to produce nice line variation without thinking about it - with normal writing pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe celluloid is in excellent condition. The barrel has very good clarity. The transparent strips have darkened reddish. The trim plating on the cap clip and band has wear, scuffs and thin spots when examined closely. It isn't heavily pitted and retains nice luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original, celluloid covered carbon steel rod has been replaced with a custom made black oxide coated stainless steel. Together with the modern synthetic seals this pen will write for decades with only an occasional dab of pure silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is comparable in size with a Sailor ProFit 1911.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 136 mm (5.3”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 114 mm (4.5”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 154 mm (6”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.4 mm (0.53”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.3 mm (0.44”)\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":42906887585986,"sku":"","price":303.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/products\/PXL_20230217_205315223.jpg?v=1676690129"},{"product_id":"golden-brown-sheaffer-balance-admiral-deluxe-vacuum-fil","title":"Golden Brown Sheaffer Balance Admiral Deluxe - Vacuum-Fil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollectors describe Sheaffer Balance pens with this sort of ornate cap band as jewelers band pens. Lore says Sheaffer made pens like this solely available to jewelry store retailers. Walter Sheaffer began his pen business from his own jewelry store. It seems reasonable to believe he wanted to offer them something with a bit more bling to show. I have no idea how reliable this legend is but it is fun. There are a few variants of the jewelers band. This pen has the most common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe off-catalog \u003cem\u003ejewelers\u003c\/em\u003e cap band makes me call this a \u003cem\u003eDeluxe\u003c\/em\u003e Admiral. I don't know if Sheaffer called these pens Deluxe since the pens were not in the catalogs. The band has a smooth panel engraved LDA. My guess is that LDA, or someone who cared for him, special ordered this pen. The most common jewelers band pens and found on small, cheaper models that I suspect - if the above legend is true - were the \u003cem\u003estock\u003c\/em\u003e models shown in the jewelry store cases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis pen was used gently and maintained carefully. The celluloid is flawless. The barrel has excellent clarity. The only flaw is a bit of lost plating on the clip ball. The original celluloid covered carbon steel rod is in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFeather Touch 5 nibs are bouncy with a bit of fun line variation. This nib was smoothed or otherwise ground by a previous owner. It has a stubby shape that provides even more line variation. Since it has been ground there is insufficient tipping remaining to reshape to another style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is comparable in size to a Sailor ProFit 1911 (large) or Lamy 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 138 mm (5.2”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 117 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 156 mm (6.1”)\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\u003eStubby fine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42906890141890,"sku":"","price":353.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/products\/PXL_20230106_190447116.jpg?v=1676415806"},{"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. The transparency is still good as can be seen in the video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 136 mm (5.13)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 114 mm (4.5”)\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\u003eBouncy Fine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43197968908482,"sku":"","price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20230507_214708400.jpg?v=1683499959"},{"product_id":"golden-brown-sheaffer-balance-lady-milady","title":"Golden Brown Sheaffer Balance Lady \/ Milady","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pen started as a Milady. It had irreparable cracks in the cap lip. I have replaced the cap with one from a Balance Lady. The only difference is the white dot above the clip. That does not go with the non-LIFETIME nib. the Feather Touch 5 is a nicer nib anyway. Not truly flexible but bouncy enough to provide lovely line variation with normal writing pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clarity and color of the transparent barrel are phenomenal. Beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 122 mm (4.8”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 108 mm (4.2”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 144 mm (5.7”).\u003cbr\u003eDiameter\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12 mm (0.47”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 10.5 mm (0.41”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003efine Feather Touch 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43233196835010,"sku":"","price":145.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20230514_175014958.jpg?v=1684117072"},{"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":"jewelers-band-ebonized-pearl-sheaffer-balance-fine-feather-touch-5-nib","title":"Jewelers band Ebonized Pearl Sheaffer Balance - fine Feather Touch 5 nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage fountain pens don't get much better than this.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Sheaffer Balance with special cap bands are called \"jewelers bands\" by collectors. They don't appear in any Sheaffer catalog. They are thought to have only been available through Sheaffer retailers that were jewelry stores. This since Walter Sheaffer began his pen business in his own jewelry store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is in amazing condition. It is probably from early 1936 since it has a 4 line imprint and had a celluloid covered carbon steel rod. The rod was rotten so I've made a new one from black oxide coated stainless steel. It'll last the lifetime of the pen. That rotten rod is the only real criticism. The celluloid is gorgeous with no flaws. The color and clarity are very good - a bit of darkening but the iridescence of the nacre chips remains vibrant on both the cap and barrel. The personalization panel on the cap band is blank. That's a bit unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's all topped off with one of my favorite nibs of all time. I think the Sheaffer Feather Touch 5 is a nib that everyone should own. It's not flexible or even semi-flexible. But, it is soft, bouncy and luscious and offers wonderful line variation under normal writing pressure. It can perform on demand - in a gentle hand - but is also easy to use for jotting rapid notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials. They will last decades with only an occasional application of 100% pure silicone grease to the filler rod.\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 (4.5”)\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43488823804098,"sku":null,"price":454.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20230815_185206085.jpg?v=1693630260"},{"product_id":"1936-7-gray-pearl-sheaffer-balance-standard-size-extra-fine-feather-touch-5-nib-vacuum-fil","title":"1936-7 Gray Pearl Sheaffer Balance Standard Size extra-fine Feather Touch 5 nib - Vacuum-Fil","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is further evidence of my assertion that the Sheaffer Feather Touch 5 nib is one of the best production nibs of all time. A wet, smooth extra-fine point with gorgeous bounce that produces subtle line variation under normal writing pressure. It isn't flexible or semi-flexible. Rather it is a nib that can be used by those patient enough to coax it to excel or those of us who write ridiculous rapidly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chrome trim on this pen is in good condition for a pen from this era. The chrome plating on poorly cared for pens tends to flake and pit. This pen was kept properly and shows only micro-scratches on the clip and band.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe celluloid has good color and clarity. The psychedelic photo is looking into the barrel of the disassembled pen from the nib end. The clear stripes show some ambering though the video shows the mechanism is still clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials that will last decades. The original, celluloid covered filler rod remains in excellent condition and did not need replacing.\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 - 114 mm (4.5”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 156 mm (6.2”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.3 mm (0.52”)\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExtra-Fine 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":43494211649730,"sku":null,"price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20230904_013106791.jpg?v=1693874722"},{"product_id":"1941-black-sheaffer-balance-valiant-vacuum-fil-fine-nib","title":"1941 Black Sheaffer Balance Valiant - Vacuum-Fil - fine nib","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 Statesman 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 almost like new. The only \"flaw\" to disclose is slight darkening of the barrel transparency. When new the transparent stripes were green. They have darkened, or ambered, in spots yet much of it remains green as new. Otherwise 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. I have replaced the original, celluloid covered carbon steel filler rod with one custom made from black oxide coated stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is comparable in physical dimensions to a modern Sailor ProGear. It will hold far more ink than any cartridge or convertor. And look at those stripes. Mmm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCapped - 130 mm (5.1”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUncapped - 116 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePosted - 151 mm (5.9”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCap - 13.3 mm (0.52”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarrel - 11.7 mm (0.46”)\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\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43494720110786,"sku":null,"price":303.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20230904_010728466.jpg?v=1693873476"},{"product_id":"1941-black-sheaffer-balance-vigilant-vacuum-fil-medium-nib","title":"1941 Marine Green Sheaffer Balance Vigilant - Vacuum-Fil - medium nib","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 almost like new. The only \"flaw\" to disclose is slight darkening of the barrel transparency. When new the transparent stripes were light green. They have darkened, or ambered, in spots yet much of it remains green as new. Otherwise 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 line. A bit unusual since most pens of this era have fine points. 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43494758088898,"sku":null,"price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20230904_011536235.jpg?v=1693974879"},{"product_id":"marine-green-sheaffer-balance-admiral-fine-point","title":"Marine Green Sheaffer Balance Admiral - fine point","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\"\u003eThis pen is in excellent condition with no plating loss and flawless celluloid. The ink view barrel perfect color and clarity. It is as good as any pen I've seen. It seems as if perhaps Mary E Millute never used her pen but kept it stored away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system restoration is guaranteed for at least one year provided Noodler's ink is strictly avoided. It will melt the rubber in the filler and stain the barrel. There are several small pock marks in the grip section.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 136 mm (5.4”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 114 mm (4.5”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 155 mm (6.1”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.2 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43878046990530,"sku":null,"price":222.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240107_230425875.jpg?v=1704684087"},{"product_id":"black-sheaffer-balance-statesman-fountain-pen","title":"Black Sheaffer Balance Statesman fountain pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack vintage pens are common. They are not commonly found in this condition. The color, clarity and surface of the celluloid are fantastic. There is no plating loss on the trim and the cap clip is straight and tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only flaw is a small crack in the nib. It reaches from where the nib exits the grip section to the base of the 1 in the serial number. Sheaffer Balance nibs are notoriously thick and stiff so this crack will not propagate as long as it is not removed from the grip section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is personalized to W.G. Rumanchuk though the imprint is rather faint.\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 - 134 mm (5.3”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 116 mm (4.55”)\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":43878102859970,"sku":null,"price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240107_230958233.jpg?v=1704685851"},{"product_id":"gray-pearl-sheaffer-balance-statesman-fountain-pen-extra-fine-point","title":"Gray Pearl Sheaffer Balance Statesman fountain pen - extra-fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage pens in this condition are uncommon. UV exposure turns lovely, transparent barrels dark and murky. This pen has like new celluloid with perfect clarity and color. I believe it spent most, if not all, of its life in a box. The only flaws are a few small spots of plating loss at the edges of the cap band that I need a loupe to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib writes a smooth, wet, extra-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\u003eExtra-Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43878170427586,"sku":null,"price":303.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240107_232014871.jpg?v=1704686845"},{"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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. 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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. 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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":"1935-black-sheaffer-balance-full-size-statesman-medium-point","title":"1935 Black Sheaffer Balance full size \"Statesman\" - medium point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThis pen is marvelous. 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. This is a generous medium that is smooth, wet and wonderful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 132 mm (5.2”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 120 mm (4.7”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 150 mm (5.9”) - Note: cap posing is not recommended\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\u003eMedium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44822133539010,"sku":null,"price":354.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20241130_203501758.MP_2.jpg?v=1733097896"},{"product_id":"gray-pearl-sheaffer-balance-miss-universe-vacuum-fil-fountain-pen-fine-point","title":"Gray Pearl Sheaffer Balance Miss Universe Vacuum-Fil fountain pen - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a perfect pen for fans of Sheaffer Tuckaways who always wanted one with a bouncy, standard nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance Miss Universe were intended for students. They are small pens, just a few millimeters longer than a Tuckaway. The Sheaffer 3 nib is not flexible but it is soft and bouncy and offers lovely line variation with normal writing pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is in like new condition. The barrel is personalized to MHW but it looks as though the gift was never used. The barrel transparency is amazing and retains the original light green hue. The chrome plating is perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLength\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapped - 123 mm (4.9”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 108 mm (4 1\/4”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 146 mm (5.8”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDiameter\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCap - 12.1 mm (0.48”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel - 10.3 mm (0.4”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFiller\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNib\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44876468748482,"sku":null,"price":123.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20250118_003445910.jpg?v=1737171810"},{"product_id":"1941-golden-brown-sheaffer-balance-defender-fine-point","title":"1941 Golden Brown Sheaffer Balance Defender - fine+ point","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. The plating is in very good condition with only a hint of wear at the end of the clip.\u003cbr\u003e\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":44876660768962,"sku":null,"price":242.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20250118_002459586.jpg?v=1737172798"},{"product_id":"golden-brown-sheaffer-craftsman-deluxe-fountain-pen-pencil-feather-touch-5-nib","title":"Golden Brown Sheaffer Craftsman Deluxe fountain pen \u0026 pencil - Feather Touch 5 nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eI call this a \"Deluxe\" Craftsman for 2 reason. First, the milled \"jewelers\" band is a feature not found in the Sheaffer catalogs. This one is engraved with MMC. Collector lore says pens with fancy bands like these were sold exclusively through Sheaffer dealers that were jewelers. A little something special for Walter Sheaffer's jeweler brethren - he began selling his pens in his own jewelry store. Second, I've upgraded the broken #3 nib with a Feather Touch 5. I believe the Feather Touch 5 is one of the best nibs ever produced. They are not flexible but they are soft and bouncy and produce lovely line variation under normal writing pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe celluloid is unmarked by cracks or flaws. The transparency has darkened and reddened though the ink level is easily viewed when held before a light. Someone tried to remove the ebonite grip section with pliers leaving a ring scar. I've smoothed the scar so it cannot be felt despite its unappealing appearance. The ends of the clip have a bit of worn plating. The pencil works perfectly but has neither graphite nor eraser.\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\u003eThe pen and nib are comparable in size to a Pelikan M6xx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 134 mm (5.3”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 113 mm (4.4”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 152 mm (6”).\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\u003eExtra-Fine Feather Touch 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44877064863938,"sku":null,"price":187.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/original_2a68297b-9277-4d87-b89b-530c5a939284_PXL_20250118_003903773.jpg?v=1737228963"},{"product_id":"1938-rose-glow-sheaffer-balance-craftsman-fountain-pen","title":"1938 Rose Glow Sheaffer Balance Craftsman fountain pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eSheaffer made Rose Glow celluloid pen for only 4 years (1936-9) according to catalogs. The final year, 1939, on the Balance Junior was available in Rose Glow. I wonder if the color was not popular with adults so Sheaffer abandoned it. This Craftsman is from its final Rose Glow year of 1938 as evident by the 350 price code ($3.50) introduced in 1938.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is in remarkable condition. The celluloid surface condition and clarity is as close to new as could be wished. No loss of plating, no marks in the celluloid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system has been restored with modern methods and materials. The only necessary maintenance is an occasional dab of silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib writes a slightly bouncy extra-fine line. It is not flexible but provides subtle line variation with normal writing pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eCapped: 135 mm (5.3”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eUncapped: 113 mm (4.4”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003ePosted: 156 mm (6.2”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDiameter\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eCap: 12.1 mm (0.48”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eBarrel: 10.2 mm (0.4”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vacuum-Fil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib: \u003c\/strong\u003eExtra-Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44878595621058,"sku":null,"price":203.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20250117_235457264.jpg?v=1737329122"},{"product_id":"ebonized-pearl-sheaffer-balance-admiral-fountain-pen","title":"Ebonized Pearl Sheaffer Balance \"Admiral\" fountain pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn my opinion there is no celluloid quite like ebonized pearl Sheaffer celluloid. It was made in flat sheets with multiple layers of clear celluloid, black stripes (painted?), and nacre chips. The sheets were heated and bent around mandrels to form tubes for pen barrels and caps. The black diagonal lines became spirals in the tubes. The ends of the tubes were capped with black celluloid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of transparency, spiral stripes \u0026amp; nacre chips with gorgeous 3 dimensional depth and iridescence makes for celluloid I think has almost no equal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe celluloid in this pen has darkened a bit with age and UV exposure. There is a bit of plating wear at the end of the clip. There are no marks, cracks or blemishes in the surface of the celluloid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI believe the Feather Touch 5 to be one of the best production nibs. Ever. They are not super-rigid like the Sheaffer LIFETIME and Triumph-style nibs. They are not truly flexible either and shouldn't be pushed as if they are. They are the perfect level of softness that results in an everyday writer providing pleasing line variation under normal writing pressure. I've adjusted the nib to write a luscious, wet, smooth extra-fine line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Feather Touch 5 nib is the same size as a modern #5 nib. Though there are no modern #5 nibs that perform on this level. This 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 - 134 mm (5.3”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 114 mm (4.5”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 156 mm (6.2”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.3 mm (0.52”)\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExtra-Fine 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":44878615576770,"sku":null,"price":323.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20250117_234645044.jpg?v=1737331259"},{"product_id":"marine-green-sheaffer-canada-balance-statesman-accountant-point","title":"Marine Green Sheaffer Canada Balance Statesman - Accountant Point","description":"\u003cp\u003eVacuum filling Canadian Sheaffer pens seem rare to me. I've seen very few. This one is in like-new condition. As perfect as any collector could wish. Yet it is fully restored and ready to be a daily writer just as it was intended to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accountant point (XXF) writes a nice, wet line. The wet ink flow mitigates the inherent scratchiness from such a fine point.\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 (4.75”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 160 mm (6.3”)\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\u003eAccountant point (extra-extra fine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44937347498178,"sku":null,"price":383.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20250213_192354537.jpg?v=1739502857"},{"product_id":"1937-marine-green-sheaffer-balance-statesman-medium-point","title":"1935 Black Sheaffer Balance Statesman - Medium point","description":"\u003cp\u003e1935 is the year Sheaffer introduced their vacuum filler in the Balance line. It is the last year they made Balance pens with a humped clip. That makes this pen easy to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'd never guess this pen is 90 years old. The barrel transparency is nearly as good as when new. Complete with the original light green hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fat nib is glorious, smooth, and wet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 130 mm (5.1”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 120 mm (4.7”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 150 mm (5.9”)\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\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44938380116162,"sku":null,"price":383.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_808b3385-0771-4f8e-9c76-a1b3261f653a.jpg?v=1745188284"},{"product_id":"1937-marine-green-sheaffer-balance-statesman-fine-medium-point","title":"1937 Marine Green Sheaffer Balance Statesman - Fine-Medium point","description":"\u003cp\u003eSheaffer introduced the striped green celluloid in their 1937 catalog. In the 1938 catalog they began stamping pens with a price code below the manufacturer's imprint. So, this pen with out a price code is from 1937 or early 1938. Since Sheaffer did not use date codes I think it is a fun challenge to narrow down the range of manufacturing dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen has fabulous transparency and a wonderful, smooth, wet nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 138 mm (5.4”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 120 mm (4.7”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 155 mm (6.1”)\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-Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44938404397250,"sku":null,"price":383.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20250213_185850521.jpg?v=1739505048"},{"product_id":"golden-brown-sheaffer-balance-statesman-extra-fine-point","title":"Golden Brown Sheaffer Balance Statesman - Extra-Fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pen is in such nice condition. Not perfect, but ever so nice. The celluloid has no flaws apart a bit of darkening to the barrel transparency. Not at all opaque, but not the light green it was when new. See the photo to details. The only other flaw is some lost plating on the end of the clip revealing silver base metal. Not unexpected for a pen of this vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib is wet and smooth despite it's diminutive point size. It makes me rethink my preference for larger points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Sheaffer did not use date codes on their pens, like Parker, I find it interesting and fun to do my best to narrow down the range of manufacture dates. This pen has a price code of 1000 ($10) stamped on the barrel beneath the manufacturer's imprint. Sheaffer started that with the 1938 catalog when they also gave each model a name (Statesman) rather than just a # (C74 KABRI). But, pens from that era have a \"new style\" plunger knob that is tapered rather than mushroom shaped. And a stainless steel plunger rod. Except when they don't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConjecture follows...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI believe that wartime Balance pens (~1939-1941) occasionally were made with the \"old style\", mushroom shaped filler knob and celluloid covered, carbon steel rods. Otherwise, we wouldn't see these pens with 1938-onward price code stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, evidence shows that Sheaffer used silver (coin silver?) base metal rather than brass during wartime. This since brass was used exclusively for more important wartime applications rather than pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo I'm quite certain this is a wartime pen though I don't have enough information to narrow down a wartime range of dates. The last Sheaffer catalog featuring the Balance was published in 1941. Reasonable evidence shows the Balance line was replace with the Triumph line in 1942. However, it is unknown if Sheaffer continued to make Balance pens after 1941. That results in lots of speculation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 135 mm (5.4”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 117 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 159 mm (6.3”)\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-Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45029425250498,"sku":null,"price":303.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20250330_204818293.jpg?v=1743380676"},{"product_id":"1935-ebonized-pearl-sheaffer-balance-fine-feather-touch-5-nib","title":"1935 Ebonized Pearl Sheaffer Balance - fine Feather Touch 5 nib - hidden","description":"\u003cp\u003eSheaffer introduced the Vacuum-Fil Balance in 1935. I think it is one of the best pens ever made. And it's paired with the Feather Touch 5 - one of the best nibs ever made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListed in the 1935 catalog as FEATHERTOUCH Balance pen model D5W \"with the famous FEATHERTOUCH Point\"\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Feather Touch 5 nib is the same size as a modern #5 nib. Though there are no modern #5 nibs that perform on this level. It is soft and expressive and provides very nice line variation under normal writing pressure. It is not meant to be pushed like a flexible or even semi-flexible nib.\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 - 130 mm (5.1”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 116 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 144 mm (5.7”).\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 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":45067355717826,"sku":null,"price":404.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20250420_203459197.jpg?v=1745187468"},{"product_id":"1936-black-sheaffer-balance-premier-os-pen-lever-filler-xf-point","title":"1936 Black Sheaffer Balance \"Premier\" Deluxe pen - lever filler - XF point - hidden","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wide, fluted cap band on this pen makes it quite special. Collectors call this a jewelers band. It seems they were available mainly from Sheaffer pen retailers who were jewelers. Walter Sheaffer started his pen company in his own jewelry store.\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 (6.4”).\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":45286310052034,"sku":null,"price":303.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20250712_180340996.jpg?v=1752370956"},{"product_id":"black-sheaffer-balance-admiral-vacuum-fil-fine-nib-victor-keller","title":"Black Sheaffer Balance Admiral - Vacuum-Fil - fine nib - Victor Keller","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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is flawless. Perhaps Victor Keller was a Parker man and simply kept this gift in a drawer because there is little evidence of him having used this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 137 mm (5.4)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 115 mm (4.5”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 153 mm (6”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.3 mm (0.53”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.5 mm (0.45”)\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\u003eBouncy Fine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45287538262210,"sku":null,"price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20250712_181248995.jpg?v=1752441530"},{"product_id":"1941-carmine-sheaffer-balance-long-junior-special","title":"1941 Carmine Sheaffer Balance long Junior \"Special\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a somewhat unusual pen for a few reasons. It is a long Junior - yes, that is a thing. The Sheaffer Junior was target marketed to school age boys. It's counterpart for girls was the Miss Universe. The only differences between these two pens is the Junior has nickel plated trim and a nib stamped Junior while the Miss Universe has gold trim and a nib stamped 3. The standard models are both slender and short length - for students. But the Junior was also available in a longer length. Somewhat baffling to me since that makes it essentially the same pen as the Craftsman apart from the color of the trim and the nib stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next interesting detail is that this pen has a LIFETIME nib from a Sovereign. The long Junior, Craftsman, and Sovereign are identically sized so this nib fits perfectly. It makes for a very nice upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, the barrel clarity and transparency is marvelous. It is truly like new. Not generally what I'd expect from a student pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately someone seems to have tried to separate the grip section from the barrel using pliers. There are marks just below the barrel threads and one large scar on the grip section. 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And that is the final catalog year of the Sheaffer Balance line with the Triumph line introduced in 1942. That makes carmine pens among the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Balance pens produced for the shortest duration. That doesn't make this pen rare, but I think it is less common than some collectors realize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is nearly as perfect as could be wished. The celluloid condition, color, and clarity are remarkable. See the photo looking down the barrel of the disassembled pen. And that was taken prior to polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only notable flaw is a couple of spots of lost plating on the edges at the end of the clip. The fun thing about this is that it reveals the underlying clip material is silver rather than brass. 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