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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":"1948-persian-blue-sheaffer-triumph-statesman","title":"1948 Persian Blue Sheaffer Triumph Statesman","description":"\u003cp\u003eI think Persian Blue (1948-1950) and the later, slightly darker blue of the PFM series are the best solid colors that Sheaffer ever produced. I prefer celluloid, but these blues are fabulous and I have several of each in my personal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersian blue can stain if not cared for. This pen has some darkening mainly on the barrel adjacent to the thread ring. There is also a slight shadow around the middle of the cap but that one is much more difficult to see. Otherwise, the only flaw on this pen is a slight misalignment of the cap clip. It isn't much - the tip is perhaps a couple of mm off center. It isn't the sort of thing that is easy to fix and more damage can be done attempting to do so. Otherwise the pen is in very good condition. The grip section has a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebit of darkening but has reasonable clarity so the ink level is easy to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib is a lovely, smooth, wet fine. The cap may be posted \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egently and will remain securely in place to provide reasonable length for a writer with large hands and a high grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system has been restored using modern synthetic seals. An occasional dab of 100% pure silicone grease on the filler rod will keep this pen working for several more decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is similar in size to a Pelikan M200 or a Sailor ProGear Slim. Though it holds far more ink than either of those pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCapped - 128 mm (5”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUncapped - 108 mm (4.2”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePosted - 143 mm (5.6”).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCap - 12.6 mm (0.5”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42795822874818,"sku":"","price":171.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/products\/PXL_20221209_192709286.jpg?v=1670634400"},{"product_id":"1942-carmine-sheaffer-triumph-tuckaway","title":"1942 Carmine Sheaffer Triumph Tuckaway","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a little time capsule from 1942. I try to be careful not to get too excited and exaggerate about the condition of a pen. This one is truly like new. The celluloid, the transparency, clarity and color of the ink view, the nib and the trim are all absolutely amazing. Not a single flaw to report.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 2nd generation Tuckaway. The 1st generation was in the Balance era and had a gold plated overlay. This pen is contemporary with the 1st generation Triumph that also has the extra-wide cap band. You'll note there is no clip. Sheaffer advertising implied the pen was intended for a gentleman's vest pocket or a lady's purse. A later generation Tuckaway has a small button-like clip that Sheaffer called a clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's obviously a very small pen. But, like all great pocket pens the cap posts to make the pen a very reasonable size. I have large hands and tend to grip pens on or above the threads. With the cap posted this pen is perfectly comfortable for me to use. And the nib is bigger than a modern #5. I think it looks brilliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system has been restored using modern synthetic seals. 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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":"gray-pearl-sheaffer-triumph-sentinel-deluxe-fountain-pen-pencil","title":"Gray Pearl Sheaffer Triumph Sentinel Deluxe fountain pen \u0026 pencil","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a special set. Sentinel Deluxe are tied - with the Crest Deluxe \u0026amp; Valiant - for the largest Triumph Sheaffer made. Fat nibs like this are uncommon. Most nibs of the era had predominately firm, fine points. This one is wet, smooth and amazing. It may have been described as a broad point when it was made. Today we likely call it a Japanese medium-broad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cap has a couple of dents in the side but the peak is clean. \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eI have large hands and can write comfortably with the pen uncapped. If you like a larger pen the cap will post gently but securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe celluloid is flawless. The ink view grip section has very good color and clarity. It was light transparent green when new and has only darkened slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filler has been restored with modern materials that will keep this pen working for decades. The only maintenance required is an occasional dab of silicone grease on the filler rod to keep the seals lubricated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pencil is in perfect working condition. It has a bit of graphite but there is no eraser. 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The clip was broken on the original celluloid cap and I didn't have a replacement. I have substituted this 1\/10 14k gold filled cap from a later generation Tuckaway. It has a few creases in the peak and several spots of lost plating. It fits and functions perfectly and looks good with the gold filled barrel imprint. The cap edge is round and does not bite the celluloid when posted gently on the end of the barrel. With the cap posted the pen is long enough for even large hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe celluloid is in excellent condition. The barrel has very good transparency, clarity and color. For a small pen it holds a surprising amount of ink. More than any modern cartridge or converter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe nib is smooth, wet, firm and fine with a classic Sheaffer turned up point - ala Waverly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 122 mm (4.8”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 108 mm (4.3”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 144 mm (5.7”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12 mm (0.48”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 10.5 mm (0.42”)\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":42906896892098,"sku":"","price":222.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/products\/PXL_20230217_212603256.jpg?v=1676686803"},{"product_id":"burgundy-sheaffer-pfm-i","title":"Burgundy Sheaffer PFM I","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pen is in perfect condition. Truly flawless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe PFM I and PFM II have palladium-silver (PdAg) nibs. They perform as well as the 14k gold nibs on the other PFM models. I believe it would be difficult or impossible to detect the difference in a blind test. I think the main benefit is the added option of silver nib and trim compared to the standard gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pen has been equipped with a silicone sac that should last far longer than the original latex. Though silicone sacs are gas permeable the Snorkel tube regulates flow and prevents ink burps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fine, inlaid, PdAg nib writes a wet, smooth line with just a touch of line variation. These nibs are not flexible so they should never be pushed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCapped - 136 mm (5.4”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUncapped - 119 mm (4.7”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePosted - 142 mm (5.6”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCap - 15.2 mm (0.6”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarrel - 12.6 mm (0.5”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFiller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNib\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42906898366658,"sku":"","price":454.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/products\/PXL_20230217_223015075.jpg?v=1676700509"},{"product_id":"1941-golden-brown-sheaffer-lady-crest-vacuum-fil","title":"1941 Golden Brown Sheaffer Lady Crest - Vacuum-Fil","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eSheaffer introduced the Crest and Lady Crest in 1937. These pens were made until the Balance line was replaced with the Triumph line in 1942. They were available with a Vacuum-Filler only in the final catalog year - 1941. Prior to that they were all lever fillers. That makes this an uncommon pen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This pen is in remarkable condition. The only notable flaws are a small crease in the cap near the vent hole in the side and a couple of broken off feed fins. There is no lost plating. The celluloid is perfect with excellent barrel clarity and color. The forward threads are sharp and unmarred so they engage perfectly in the cap with no slipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine nib is a smooth and wet writer. The cap posts gently without marring the celluloid to make the pen suitably long for even large hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 124 mm (4.9”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 110 mm (4.3”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 138 mm (5.4”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 10.5 mm (0.41”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 10.4 mm (0.41”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42906902134978,"sku":"","price":305.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/products\/PXL_20230217_215134075.jpg?v=1676694157"},{"product_id":"1942-black-sheaffer-triumph-tuckaway-stubby-fine-nib","title":"1942 Black Sheaffer Triumph Tuckaway - stubby fine nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1st generation Sheaffer Triumph Tuckaway. There is an earlier Tuckaway from the Balance era but that pen is metal and has an open nib. The metal version was available with a lever filler. The Triumph Tuckaways are all Vacuum-Fil. Then the final Tuckaway, in 1949 is a Touchdown filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther pen companies made small pens. The Tuckaway is unique and iconic - I think of it as the original little-big pen. Lots of the small pens are chatelaine pens with a ring on the top of the cap for the pen to hang from a chain worn round the neck. Those pens could not conveniently be used with the cap posted since the cap stayed attached to the chain. The Tuckaway cap was made specifically to be posted. It is comfortable for me to use and I have large hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen has very good color and clarity. The nib has a stubby fine point that produces subtle, but fun line variation. The pen belonged to Ellen Haylor - her name is on the barrel and her initials on the cap band. The only flaws are a couple of small, light scratches in the cap and a small divot in the middle of the cap band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system has been restored using modern synthetic seals. An occasional dab of 100% pure silicone grease on the filler rod will keep this pen working for several more decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCapped - 111 mm (4.4”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUncapped - 94 mm (3.7”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePosted - 131 mm (5.2”).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCap - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e11.5 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarrel - 11.5 mm (0.45”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estubby fine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43190692610242,"sku":"","price":123.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20230430_211433831.jpg?v=1682902572"},{"product_id":"1948-black-sheaffer-triumph-valiant-fountain-pen","title":"1948 Black Sheaffer Triumph Valiant fountain pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Valiant is the largest model Sheaffer Triumph. That honor is shared with the Crest Deluxe and Sentinel Deluxe. The only difference between these three is the cap - the others are both metal. I like pens from this brief era when Sheaffer placed the white dot on the cap peak rather than above the clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Some people don't like black pens. I've begun matching inks to pens - a vanity, I know. I like black pens because I feel they break open the opportunities for potential inks. Any color works in a black pen. Whether it be basic black or fuchsia. Black Pen Society FTW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen has a nib with a generous fine point that has a bit of stubbiness. It's not a sharp stub but has a stubby shape that provides subtle line variation. It's my favorite point shape and I love that so may Sheaffer Triumphs have it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is in very good condition. The only notable sign of age is that ink view grip section has darkened a bit. The transparency is good but the color is amber rather than the original green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cap can be posted gently to make the pen long enough to be comfortable in any hand. The filler has been restored with modern materials that should last decades with the occasional application of silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 132 mm (5.2”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 112 mm (4.7”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 149 mm (5.9”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13 mm (0.51”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 12.1 mm (0.48”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003estubby fine+\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43190727082178,"sku":"","price":202.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20230430_212623704.jpg?v=1682905581"},{"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":"1943-5-carmine-sheaffer-triumph-valiant-fine-nib","title":"1943-5 Carmine Sheaffer Triumph Valiant - fine nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a second generation Triumph. Only second generation pens have a striped celluloid grip section. They are my favorite Triumphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is in nearly mint condition with minimal signs of use. The transparency, color and clarity of the ink view barrel are very good. There is no plating loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib writes a fine, wet, smooth and luscious line.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials. They will last for decades with an occasional bit of silicone grease applied to the filler rod. The filler restoration is guaranteed for at least one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 131 mm (5.16”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 113 mm (4.4”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 149 mm (5.9”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.9 mm (0.51”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 12.1 mm (0.48”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43247971434690,"sku":"","price":353.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20230514_175327752.jpg?v=1684713094"},{"product_id":"large-os-ebonized-pearl-sheaffer-balance-fountain-pen-pencil","title":"Large (OS) Ebonized Pearl Sheaffer Balance fountain pen \u0026 pencil","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe large Balance. The OS. The Premier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the 1937 Sheaffer catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"These are the famous Lifetime pens with the White Dot signaling the broadest guarantee in Pendom, and the platinum identifying the silk-smooth Feathertouch points.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eModel D8W KABLA Large Size Ebonized Pearl Visulated Sheaffer Balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ebonized Pearl is perhaps the most notable celluloid Sheaffer produced. There is no other celluloid quite like it. It was produced from 1934-9. Ebonized Pearl pens are among the most popular with collectors. They aren't uncommon like Carmine or Rose Glow. They are simply stunning and desirable for their uncommon beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layers of clear celluloid encase a black candy striped inner layer and a surface layer embedded with real nacre (mother of pearl) chips. The produces depth, iridescence and colors that lead to much gazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe celluloid of some pens has darkened with UV exposure. This pen has a little of that so the color is a bit darker than its original state. There are no cracks or faults in the celluloid. There is no plating wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib point is a smooth, wet fine. The pen holds more ink than almost any other pen you are likely to own. Save perhaps a large eye-dropper or a giant Conid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original celluloid covered rod has been replaced by a custom built, black oxide coated, stainless steel rod that will last for ages. The seals have been replaced with modern synthetics that will also last for years with nothing more than an occasional application of pure silicon grease to the filler rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor reference, the size is almost exactly that of a Montblanc 146.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 140 mm (5.51”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 121 mm (4.76”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 160 mm (6.3”).\u003cbr\u003eDiameter\u003cbr\u003eCap - 15 mm (0.59”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 13 mm (0.51”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003eFine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43247972253890,"sku":"","price":657.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20230514_181241602.jpg?v=1684715810"},{"product_id":"1947-gray-pearl-sheaffer-triumph-sentinel-deluxe-fountain-pen-fine-nib","title":"1947 Gray Pearl Sheaffer Triumph Sentinel Deluxe fountain pen - fine nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eSentinel Deluxe are one of the three largest Triumph models that Sheaffer made. It's siblings are the Valiant (celluloid cap) and the Crest Deluxe (rolled gold cap). I personally like the Sentinel Deluxe the best of those. The brushed steel cap looks very nice. There is a smaller Triumph Sentinel that is a sibling of the Triumph Statesman. But, this is the big one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese steel caps are difficult to find without dents in the peak. Or, without any dents at all. The peak of this cap is perfect though there is a small divot adjacent to the clip. Otherwise, the pen is in amazing condition. The clip is tight, straight and has an excellent spring. The ink view grip section is dark green and has very good transparency. It was originally pale green. The entire section was never fully transparent - most of its interior is painted black. The gray striped celluloid is unblemished and is polished to be like new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials that will last decades. The only maintenance required is an occasional dab of 100% pure silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib writes a smooth, wet and somewhat stubby fine line.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e It is not a stub, per se, but enough so that it offers nice line variation. A common characteristic from Triumph nibs. I read an interview with a Sheaffer employee that was a nib grinder at the factory during the Triumph era. He said the stubby point shape was the preferred grind. The cap may be posted gently without fear of marring the celluloid. This makes the pen comfortable in almost any hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 131 mm (5.2”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 112 mm (4.4”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 149 mm (5.9”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.7 mm (0.5”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 12.2 mm (0.48”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMedium-broad\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43488572375234,"sku":null,"price":353.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20230611_174947393.jpg?v=1693621491"},{"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":"copy-of-1942-golden-brown-sheaffer-triumph-crest-extra-fine","title":"1942 Golden Brown Sheaffer Triumph Crest - extra-fine","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1942 Sheaffer closed out the Balance era with the introduction of the Triumph. There were few models offered at first. The most common are the Triumph with a celluloid barrel and cap with a very wide cap band and a Crest with a gold filled cap. There were also matching Tuckaway pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Triumph Crest with a gold filled cap. The cap edge is stamped \"1\/10 14K gold filled\". That means the cap mass is at least 10% 14k gold. Thus, gold filled is generally a thicker coating of gold than is gold plated. The real bonus is the underlying metal of the cap and clip is silver rather than brass. There is no sterling vermeil hallmark so best guess is it is probably something like coin silver. The silver can be seen inside the cap edge. Vermeil develops a marvelous and rich looking patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cap posts securely on the barrel end to provide ample length for those who prefer a long pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is in very nice condition. The celluloid is without blemish and has very good transparency and clarity. The cap peak is flattened a bit and there are a couple of other minor dings. There are no scratches or remarkable damage and the clip is straight and tight. I have left the cap unpolished because I like the patina that develops on the gold filled silver. I can polish the cap to a bright finish, removing the tarnish if desired. Simply send a request at purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib has an extra-fine (XF) point. It has been tuned with with nice, wet flow and is  smooth despite the point size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 137 mm (5.4”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 114 mm (4.5”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 157 mm (6.2”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 11.6 mm (0.46”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.3 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\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":43877951078594,"sku":null,"price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240107_230616367.jpg?v=1704679630"},{"product_id":"1947-marine-green-sheaffer-triumph-sentinel-deluxe-fountain-pen-fine-nib","title":"1947 Marine Green Sheaffer Triumph Sentinel Deluxe fountain pen - fine nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eSentinel Deluxe are one of the three largest Triumph models that Sheaffer made. It's siblings are the Valiant (celluloid cap) and the Crest Deluxe (rolled gold cap). I personally like the Sentinel Deluxe the best of those. The brushed steel cap looks very nice. There is a smaller Triumph Sentinel that is a sibling of the Triumph Statesman. But, this is the big one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese steel caps are difficult to find without dents in the peak. Or, without any dents at all. This cap is perfect. The entire pen is in amazing condition. The clip is tight, straight and has an excellent spring. The ink view grip section has darkened a bit from the original pale green but it retains very good transparency. I believe this is an early production model because the 1\/2 inch (12.7 mm) of the barrel binde nearest the grip section is transparent, allowing even better viewing of the ink level. Later pens of this generation have fully opaque barrel bindes. The green striped celluloid is unblemished and is polished to be like new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials that will last decades. The only maintenance required is an occasional dab of 100% pure silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib writes a smooth, wet and somewhat stubby fine line.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e It is not a stub, per se, but enough so that it offers nice line variation. A common characteristic from Triumph nibs. I read an interview with a Sheaffer employee that was a nib grinder at the factory during the Triumph era. He said the stubby point shape was the preferred grind. The cap may be posted gently without fear of marring the celluloid. This makes the pen comfortable in almost any hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 131 mm (5.2”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 112 mm (4.4”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 149 mm (5.9”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.7 mm (0.5”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 12.2 mm (0.48”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003efine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43877957894338,"sku":null,"price":353.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240107_224545951.jpg?v=1704681640"},{"product_id":"1948-persian-blue-sheaffer-triumph-statesman-vacuum-fil-fine-nib-1","title":"1948 Persian Blue Sheaffer Triumph Statesman - Vacuum-Fil - fine+ nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1948 Sheaffer introduced the 4th generation Triumph pen. These pens are entirely injection molded from plastic they called Forticel. Persian Blue is my favorite color from this era. It is available only in pens made from 1948 to ~1950. It's a marvelous, rich blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is in excellent condition. There are no notable flaws in the material of the barrel and cap. The ink view grip section has very good color and clarity. Perhaps the only flaw is an every so slightly misaligned cap clip. The end is not more than 1 mm off center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've restored the filling system using modern, synthetic rubber parts that will last decades. And I guarantee my work for at least one year provided you strictly avoid Noodler's ink as it will melt the rubber and stain the pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib would probably have been classed as a medium or medium-fine when new. It compares with a modern, western fine. It has the turned up point that Sheaffer is famous for using. I've adjusted the nib to write a wet and smooth line. Conical Triumph nibs are very stiff so there is no line variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 128 mm (5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 108 mm (4.25”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 143 mm (5.6”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.8 mm (0.5”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e - Vacuum-Fil (see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paperwantsapen.com\/pages\/sheaffer-filling-instructions\" title=\"Sheaffer Filling Instructions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efilling instructions here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e - fine - fine-medium\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43877991579842,"sku":null,"price":232.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240107_230518448.jpg?v=1704682619"},{"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":"1948-black-sheaffer-triumph-tuckaway-statesman","title":"1948 Black Sheaffer Triumph Tuckaway Statesman","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheaffer Tuckaways are such fun pens. The original pocket pen with a BIG nib. It can be said that the current batch of pocket pens with #6 nibs are knock-offs of the Sheaffer Tuckaway. This is a shorter length version of the full size Triumph Tuckaway. Everything but the length is exactly the same size as the bigger version. One of the best things about a Tuckaway is the ink capacity. The Vacuum-Filler will hold far more ink than any modern ink cartridge or converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ink view grip section is the original, pale green with excellent clarity. The end of the clip (Sheaffer called it a clasp) has a bit of plating wear as does the edge of the cap band. The plastic has no cracks, chips or marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine nib has been adjusted to write a wet, smooth line. The Vacuum-Fil system has been restored with modern, synthetic materials that will last years with only an occasional dab of silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 116 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 100 mm (3.9”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 136 mm (5.4”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.3 mm (0.5”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.5 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44027060584642,"sku":null,"price":123.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240131_220556100.jpg?v=1707455443"},{"product_id":"gray-pearl-sheaffer-balance-statesman-fountain-pen-fine-point","title":"Window Pane Gray Pearl Sheaffer Balance Statesman fountain pen - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eI describe Balance pens like this one as window pane barrel pens. The pens have 2 wide panes of clear celluloid on opposite sides of the barrel. The panes on this pen have ambered but they still allow easy viewing of the ink level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe window pane pens seem to have been made primarily in the last couple of years of Balance production which ended in 1941. I believe that is true because all those I've restored have celluloid covered, carbon steel filler rods but also price codes. These rods were made in the earliest Vacuum-Fil Balances in 1935 before Sheaffer switched to using stainless steel rods. The price codes (this pen is stamped 1000 below the manufacturer's imprint on the barrel) were introduced in 1938. So, this is a post-1938 pen with a pre-1936 filler rod. I believe that wartime shortages of stainless steel forced Sheaffer to revert to using the celluloid covered carbon steel rods. I've replaced the filler rod on this pen with one custom made from black oxide coated stainless steel. It will last as long as the pen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe celluloid and chrome plating are without blemish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib writes a smooth, wet, fine line. The filling system is freshly restored with modern, synthetic materials that will last for years with only an occasional dab of pure silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is comparable in physical dimensions to a modern Pelikan M6xx or Sailor 1911L (ProFit 21).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 135 mm (5.3”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 116 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 156 mm (6.1”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.3 mm (0.52”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.6 mm (0.46”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExtra-Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44027265679554,"sku":null,"price":257.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240131_230344410.jpg?v=1709014041"},{"product_id":"1942-black-sheaffer-triumph-autograph-vacuum-fil-broad-point","title":"1942 Black Sheaffer Triumph Autograph - Vacuum-Fil - broad point","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a pen that was probably custom ordered by someone with particular taste in writing instruments. First, broad (Sharpie broad!) nibs like this are very unusual in vintage Sheaffer pens. Second, the solid, 14 karat band with the engraved name J Balloch. This is not a pen that was bought from a kiosk in the dime store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is very nice. The celluloid is in excellent condition with very good \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etransparency and clarity. The gold plating has some pitting on the clip that shows the underlying silver. During wartime Sheaffer used silver (probably coin silver) as the base metal rather than brass. I guess it is coin silver since none of them are hallmarked vermeil which is 14 karat gold fill over sterling silver. The solid 14 karat cap band has a small, shallow dent below the A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever mind that, this pen is all about the nib. That big, fat, luscious nib. It is smooth, wet and fabulous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials. They will last for decades with an occasional bit of silicone grease applied to the filler rod. The filler restoration is guaranteed for at least one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 131 mm (5.2”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 113 mm (4.4”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 151 mm (6”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 11.5 mm (0.45”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.3 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBroad\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44027377778882,"sku":null,"price":303.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240131_222151538.jpg?v=1707458754"},{"product_id":"1943-5-golden-brown-sheaffer-triumph-statesman-fine-point","title":"1943-5 Golden Brown Sheaffer Triumph Statesman - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eSecond generation Triumphs are my favorite. They are notable for their striped celluloid grip sections. I think that makes them particularly good looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is in excellent condition. The barrel transparency and clarity are very good. There are no flaws in the plating. The only flaw in the celluloid is a small crack under the clip. This will not propagate and if it ever does I will replace the cap for free. The nib is a larger \u0026amp; longer LIFETIME rather than the shorter tined 59 \u0026amp; 79 nibs. It writes a firm, wet fine line. The long tines of this nib make it a true, round fine rather than the stubby line written by most of the shorter tined 59 \u0026amp; 79 nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have large hands and find no trouble in using this pen without posting the cap. However, the cap posts easily and firmly to make this pen comfortable for those who prefer a longer pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials. They will last for decades with an occasional bit of silicone grease applied to the filler rod. The filler restoration is guaranteed for at least one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 127 mm (5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 110 mm (4.3”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 144 mm (5.7”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.2 mm (0.48”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44027473330370,"sku":null,"price":202.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240131_223750843.jpg?v=1707459779"},{"product_id":"1935-ebonized-pearl-sheaffer-balance-statesman-fine-point","title":"1935 Ebonized Pearl Sheaffer Balance \"Statesman\" - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eSheaffer introduced their version of the vacuum filler to their Balance line in 1935. This is a first year Sheaffer Balance Vacuum-Fil. The key is the humped cap clip. 1935 is the final year for this clip which was replaced in 1936 by a streamlined clip with no imprint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eYou'd never know this pen was 89 years old. The barrel color and clarity is excellent. Not perfect, but excellent. The nacre (mother of pearl) chips are suspended in clear celluloid that often turns yellow or brown with too much exposure to UV. This pen has been well kept and the transparency is excellent and shows off the iridescence of the nacre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe only criticism is a bit of overhang of the filler knob.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 127 mm (5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 116 mm (4.55”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 148 mm (5.8”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.3 mm (0.53”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.6 mm (0.46”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44081225597122,"sku":"","price":353.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240223_174836360.jpg?v=1708844021"},{"product_id":"carmine-sheaffer-balance-sovereign-deluxe-fine-point","title":"Carmine Sheaffer Balance Sovereign Deluxe - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe Sovereign is somewhat less commonly found among the Sheaffer Balance models. It is the same length as the standard size pens but slightly smaller in diameter. This one is a special model with a milled \"jewelers\" band. Pens with these caps were not found in the Sheaffer catalog. Lore says they were offered only by jewelry stores that were Sheaffer retailers. Walter Sheaffer began his pen company in his own jewelry store. He seems to have wanted to offer pen shoppers at jewelry store retailers the option of a little bling. The cap band on this pen has a blank spot that could be engraved with a name or initial but it remains blank.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe barrel color and clarity is excellent as can be seen in the video. The celluloid and gold plating are flawless. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe fine nib writes a smooth, wet line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eI have large hands yet find no problem writing with this pen without the cap posted on the end of the barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 139 mm (5.45”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 119 mm (4.7”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 158 mm (6.2”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.1 mm (0.48”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 10.2 mm (0.4”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44081524637890,"sku":"","price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240223_170522788.MP.jpg?v=1708842094"},{"product_id":"1943-5-carmine-sheaffer-triumph-statesman-fine-point","title":"1943-5 Carmine Sheaffer Triumph Statesman - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 126 mm (5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 110 mm (4.3”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 146 mm (5.7”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.3 mm (0.48”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44081548918978,"sku":"","price":303.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240223_172502655.MP.jpg?v=1708842683"},{"product_id":"1947-marine-green-sheaffer-sovereign-fine-point","title":"1947 Marine Green Sheaffer Sovereign - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 127 mm (5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 109 mm (4.3”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 144 mm (5.6”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.64 mm (0.5”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.5 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44081570185410,"sku":"","price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240223_164333123.jpg?v=1708841017"},{"product_id":"black-sheaffer-balance-statesman-fine-point","title":"Black Sheaffer Balance Statesman - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pen is in magnificent condition. It is truly like new. The barrel transparency had this same light green hue the day it was placed in its box at the end of the production line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are no faults or flaws in the celluloid or trim. The pen seems to have lived unused and in a box since 1937.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Statesman is the 2nd largest Balance pen Sheaffer made. It is comparable in physical dimensions to a modern Pelikan M6xx or Sailor 1911L (ProFit 21). I have large hands and find no problem writing with the pen without posting the cap on the barrel end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 137 mm (5.38”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 122 mm (4.8”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 160 mm (6.3”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.4 mm (0.53”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.8 mm (0.46”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44081572774082,"sku":"","price":353.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240223_173510348.jpg?v=1708843604"},{"product_id":"golden-brown-sheaffer-balance-statesman-fine-point","title":"Golden Brown Sheaffer Balance Statesman - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThis pen is probably from 1936 because it has a celluloid covered carbon steel rod that is in perfect condition. Sheaffer switched to using stainless steel rods some time in 1936 or 1937.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe celluloid is gorgeous apart from one nick in the side of the cap. The barrel transparency is a bit cloudy and red but not darkened. There is a bit of plating loss - particularly on the edges of the cap band on one side. Both these minor flaws are shown in the photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe filler rod is in excellent condition and the filler gaskets have been replaced with modern synthetic materials that will last for year. The only maintenance is an occasional dab of silicone grease on the rod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe Statesman is the 2nd largest Balance pen Sheaffer made. It is comparable in physical dimensions to a modern Pelikan M6xx or Sailor 1911L (ProFit 21). I have large hands and find no problem writing with the pen without posting the cap on the barrel end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 135 mm (5.3”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 116 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 157 mm (6.2”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.34 mm (0.525”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.45 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44081580540098,"sku":"","price":303.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240223_165013432.jpg?v=1708841815"},{"product_id":"golden-brown-sheaffer-balance-defender","title":"1941 Golden Brown Sheaffer Balance Defender","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeople generally refer to these pens as military clip pens. They may be found only in the 1941 Sheaffer catalog. That is the final catalog year of the Balance and the final catalog until well after the end of World War II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen has excellent transparency and the celluloid has no chips or cracks. There are a few small spots of plating loss on the clip. These show the underlying silver base metal that was used instead of brass during wartime. The filler rod has been replaced with one custom made from black oxide coated stainless steel. The original was celluloid covered carbon steel that failed when moisture got under the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Feather Touch 5 nib is among the best production nibs ever made. They are bouncy enough to provide lovely line variation under normal writing pressure. Yet firm enough to be used for everyday writing even by those of us who are rather heavy handed when jotting rapid notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 129 mm (5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 116 mm (4.56”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 149 mm (5.85”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.2 mm (0.52”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.5 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44352508264642,"sku":null,"price":242.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240310_195646187.jpg?v=1711843002"},{"product_id":"large-marine-green-sheaffer-balance-vacuum-fil-fine-point","title":"1937 Large (OS) Marine Green Sheaffer Balance - Vacuum-Fil - fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pen is almost certainly from 1937. It is the first year Sheaffer offered the striped Marine Green celluloid. And the pen lacks a price code introduced in 1938. In the 1938 catalog Sheaffer finally gave their pens model names to go along with the cryptic model designations that only the truly obsessed can remember. This pen would switch from being a large Vacuum model E8W EBEXF to a Marine Green Balance Premier Vacuum. I like to call all these large Balance Premiers but many\/most pen people call them oversize.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is in marvelous condition. The only minor flaw is two small spots of worn plating on either side of the clip ball. Otherwise the plating is intact. The color, clarity and condition of the celluloid are excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The filler rod has been replaced with a custom made rod from black oxide coated stainless steel. The filler seals have been replaced with modern synthetic materials that will last years and years. The only maintenance required is an occasional application of silicone grease on the filler rod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib writes a fine, wet, smooth line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 141 mm (5.5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 121 mm (4.8”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 163 mm (6.3”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 15.1 mm (0.6”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 13 mm (0.51”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003efine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44509557260482,"sku":null,"price":707.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240420_204814344.MP.jpg?v=1713651112"},{"product_id":"1947-carmine-sheaffer-tuckaway-sovereign-fountain-pen-pencil-extra-fine-point","title":"~1947 Carmine Sheaffer Tuckaway Sovereign fountain pen \u0026 pencil - extra-fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eTuckaways are so special. Other pen companies made diminutive pens long before Sheaffer created the Tuckaway in 1940. Parker had the vest pocket Duofold. Wahl-Eversharp had the Bantam. No other little pen seems as iconic as the Tucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately the Tuckaway continued only until 1949. Though in its ten years there are six different generations. This pen is a fourth generation Tuckaway that is contemporary with the third generation Triumphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is in marvelous condition. There is no plating loss and the celluloid is perfect. I believe this is an early pen for this generation because the front end of the celluloid binde is transparent. Most pens of this generation have opaque celluloid outer barrels. The extra-fine nib writes a nice, wet line. The filling system has been restored with modern synthetic materials that will last for years. This little pen holds more ink that any standard, modern convertor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pencil is also in perfect, working condition. It has no graphite but that may be sourced from The Legendary Pencil Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen case is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCapped - 115 mm (4.5”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUncapped - 97 mm (3.8”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePosted - 133 mm (5.2”).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCap - 12.6 mm (0.5”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExtra-fine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44527912386754,"sku":null,"price":232.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240428_015018668.jpg?v=1714275551"},{"product_id":"1935-grey-pearl-sheaffer-balance-feather-touch-5","title":"1935 Grey Pearl Sheaffer Balance Feather Touch 5 - bouncy fine point","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pen combines some of my favorite things. Grey Pearl Sheaffer celluloid, a vacuum filler and a Feather Touch 5 nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love a Grey Pearl vacuum filler. Just look at the marbling and transparency. This is my favorite Sheaffer celluloid.  Sheaffer offered this celluloid in lever filling pens but those barrels are opaque. It's the transparency that makes this celluloid truly amazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI believe the Sheaffer Feather Touch 5 nib is one of the best nibs ever. Some will argue that they prefer a Waterman 52, a Wahl-Eversharp or perhaps a vintage OMAS. Those are all wonderful flexible nibs. What I love about the Feather Touch 5 is that it is a soft nib rather than a truly flexible nib. It is not meant to be flexed. Yet, it provides subtle, lovely, line variation with normal writing pressure. It's an all-around nib that is suitable for jotting quit, sloppy notes or for writing a carefully controlled passage. I believe that every fountain pen fan must own a Feather Touch 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only flaw with this pen is plating loss to the cap band. I also recommend the cap NEVER be posted on the end of the barrel. I make the same recommendation for all vintage pens. Nearly 90 year old celluloid cap lips are fine when capping their pen. The added stress of posting may cause them to crack and that would be a shame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 130 mm (5.125”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 118 mm (4.6”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - DO NOT POST THIS CAP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 13.2 mm (0.52”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine with lovely line variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567254106306,"sku":null,"price":408.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240512_194707930.jpg?v=1716700907"},{"product_id":"1936-large-os-ebonized-pearl-sheaffer-balance-fountain-pen","title":"1936 Large (OS) Ebonized Pearl Sheaffer Balance fountain pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe large Balance. The OS. The Premier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors often call this an OverSize Sheaffer Balance. Sheaffer didn't attach model names to their pens until the 1938 catalog. In the 1936 catalog this pen is listed as model D8W WADIB, Vacuum $10 Ebonized Pearl. I think the 1938 model name Premier has a better ring so I generally call these pens \"Premier\". I suppose OverSize is easy, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only flaw is plating loss on the cap clip. The celluloid has excellent color with all the expected iridescence of the nacre chips on display, very good claritym and no marks or cracks. The nib writes a wet, smooth, fine line. The filler has been restored with modern synthetic materials that will last for years with an occasional application of silicone grease to the filler rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor reference, the size is almost exactly that of a Montblanc 146.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 140 mm (5.51”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 121 mm (4.76”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 160 mm (6.3”).\u003cbr\u003eDiameter\u003cbr\u003eCap - 15 mm (0.59”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 13 mm (0.51”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003eFine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease follow the links in the photographs or my profile to PaperWantsAPen.com to see high resolution photos and to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Sheaffer #SheafferBalance #SheafferEbonizedPearl #VintageFountainPen #VintageFountainPenRestoration\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567261085890,"sku":null,"price":808.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240512_195202133.jpg?v=1716702752"},{"product_id":"golden-brown-sheaffer-triumph-tuckaway-crest","title":"Golden Brown Sheaffer Triumph Tuckaway Crest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eOh what a marvelous pen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eTuckaways are iconic Sheaffer pens. Other manufacturers produced small pens. Of course I am biased and I don't think that any of them compare to the Tucky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eThe celluloid is in excellent condition. The barrel has good transparency. It has darkened a bit but the barrel is still nicely transparent. The plating is perfect and there is not a single dent or fault in the cap. The nib is smooth, wet, firm and extra-fine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eFor a small pen it holds a surprising amount of ink. More than any modern cartridge or converter. The cap posts comfortably on the end of the barrel to make this pen easy to use for even those of us with large hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 112 mm (4.4”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 97 mm (3.8”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 131 mm (5.15”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12 mm (0.48”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExtra-Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44636063596738,"sku":null,"price":222.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240713_233852751.jpg?v=1720918007"},{"product_id":"1948-black-sheaffer-tuckaway-statesman-golden-spade","title":"1948 Black Sheaffer Tuckaway Statesman - fine point Golden Spade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the original Pocket 6 fountain pen. It was made in 1948.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy friend Paul dubbed this nib The Golden Spade. It is the same size as the nib from the Sheaffer Balance Premier (OverSize). Sheaffer ceased making the Balance Premier around 1942 when they switch their main line from Balance to Triumph. They made only a few pen models with small, standard, open nibs in the Triumph era. In 1948 they offered the Statesman with this big, beautiful Golden Spade nib. The Statesman was available in both a standard size pen and a Tuckaway. They were offered in 1948, the last year of the Sheaffer Vacuum-Filler and also in 1949, the first year of the Touchdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib writes a firm, wet, fine line. \u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003eFor a small pen it holds a surprising amount of ink. More than any modern cartridge or converter. The cap posts comfortably on the end of the barrel to make this pen easy to use for even those of us with large hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapped - 114 mm (4.5”)\u003cbr\u003eUncapped - 97 mm (3.8”)\u003cbr\u003ePosted - 131 mm (5.15”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCap - 12.5 mm (0.5”)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum-Fil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Edited\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Wants A Pen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44636861235394,"sku":null,"price":222.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7055\/3441\/files\/PXL_20240706_182953611.jpg?v=1720979284"},{"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/paperwantsapen.com\/collections\/sheaffer.oembed?page=10","provider":"Paper Wants A Pen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}