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Cathy Johnson (Kate)
May 8th, 2013, 05:03 PM
Does anyone recognize the model of this old Sheaffer? I found it on eBay and LOVE it, but don't know what it is, or how old. I'd love to find a backup just like it!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290888345239?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Thanks!

Ray-VIgo
May 8th, 2013, 06:38 PM
It's a 1930s era non Lifetime Balance.

Cathy Johnson (Kate)
May 8th, 2013, 08:05 PM
It's a 1930s era non Lifetime Balance.

Thank you, now I'll know what to search for! No guarantee the nib will work the same, but I'm willing to try.

Cathy Johnson (Kate)
May 9th, 2013, 11:58 AM
It's a 1930s era non Lifetime Balance.

Oops, Ray, I may have misunderstood you. You say a non Lifetime Balance...so it's not one of those?

david i
May 10th, 2013, 03:24 AM
To clarify, a Sheaffer Balance, but one a couple tiers below the lofty "Lifetime" (White Dot) line. Same construction, more humble nib and trim.

regards

david

Cathy Johnson (Kate)
May 10th, 2013, 07:11 AM
To clarify, a Sheaffer Balance, but one a couple tiers below the lofty "Lifetime" (White Dot) line. Same construction, more humble nib and trim.

regards

david

Thanks, David, I have a LOT to learn. I'd noticed some pens with the white dot, but no idea what that meant...yes, I do see that the nib is humbler, as you say! But for my purposes, it makes wonderful lines...that's what I used for this sketch.

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whych
May 11th, 2013, 05:02 PM
All those old Sheaffer Lifetime and Feathertouch open nibs were great - whetherfrom White Dot or Balance. If anything, I prefer the Feathertouch nibs.

Cathy Johnson (Kate)
May 11th, 2013, 07:06 PM
All those old Sheaffer Lifetime and Feathertouch open nibs were great - whetherfrom White Dot or Balance. If anything, I prefer the Feathertouch nibs. I haven't tried one of those...Feathertouch, eh?