Sheaffer
Balance (Lifetime Junior or Standard)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with minimal surface wear and crisp imprints
Estimated Value
$100 - $250 USD
Era
Vintage 1930s-1940s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Body Material
Celluloid / Radite
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Black
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Sheaffer Ball-End Clip stamped with 'SHEAFFER'S'
Barrel Shape
Streamlined / Cigar-Shaped
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Standard
Nib Condition
Excellent, well-aligned tines with intact tipping material
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 130 mm capped, 118 mm uncapped, and 155 mm posted
Weight Estimate
Lightweight (approx. 15-20 grams), well-balanced
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1930s-1940s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Excellent vintage condition with minimal surface wear and crisp imprints
Filling System Condition
Requires new sac replacement to be fully operational
Estimated Value
$100 - $250 USD
Special Features
Classic streamlined Balance silhouette, iconic lifetime-style nib engraving, and ball-end clip
Ink Recommendations
Standard dye-based vintage-safe inks such as Waterman Serenity Blue or Parker Quink
Care Recommendations
Flush with clean lukewarm water periodically, avoid modern iron-gall or high-staining permanent inks, and replace the internal latex sac professionally
Interesting Facts
The Sheaffer Balance introduced in 1929 revolutionized the pen industry by pioneering the streamlined, cigar-shaped silhouette that replaced the flat-top pens of the 1920s.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential American vintage fountain pen from Sheaffer's golden age, offering timeless style and exceptional ergonomic comfort.