Sheaffer
Balance Vacuum-Fill (Lifetime)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Vacuum Filler
Condition
Very Good vintage condition with slight ambering to the viewing section
Estimated Value
150 - 250 USD
Era
Vintage 1930s-1940s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Vacuum Filler
Body Material
Celluloid
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Black
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Sheaffer Signature Clip with raised ball end
Barrel Shape
Streamlined Torpedo / Cigar-Shaped
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Lifetime Two-Tone Feather Touch
Nib Condition
Excellent, well-aligned tipping with proper spring
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 130 mm capped, 115 mm uncapped, 155 mm posted; 12 mm diameter
Weight Estimate
20 grams, well-balanced towards the center
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1930s-1940s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Very Good vintage condition with slight ambering to the viewing section
Filling System Condition
Restored vacuum plunger system requiring fresh packing seals
Estimated Value
150 - 250 USD
Special Features
Lifetime Feather Touch nib, amber transparency window section, streamlined balance design
Ink Recommendations
Standard dye-based fountain pen inks such as Waterman Serenity Blue or Sheaffer Skrip Black
Care Recommendations
Flush thoroughly with cool water; lubricate plunger seal periodically with silicone grease
Interesting Facts
Sheaffer introduced the Balance line in 1929, revolutionizing pen design from flat-tops to streamlined shapes.
Overall Assessment
A classic vintage Sheaffer Balance vacuum filler showcasing the iconic white-dot era engineering and stunning two-tone Lifetime nib.