1941 Marine Green Sheaffer Balance Defender fountain pen

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Condition

This pen is in excellent condition. The celluloid has no flaws. The barrel color is very good and the clarity is excellent.

There is a tiny touch of wear to the plating at the end of the clip. It is not visible without magnification.

Nib

A smooth, wet Feather Touch 5 with a soft-fine point.

Filler

Vacuum-Fil freshly restored

Dimensions

Sheaffer described this as a full size pen.

Length

Capped - 129 mm (5.1”)
Uncapped - 114 mm (4.5”)
Posted - 147 mm (5.8”).

Diameter

Cap - 13.2 mm (0.52”)
Barrel - 11.6 mm (0.46”)