My favorite sketching pen...old Sheaffer.

[Cathy Johnson (Kate)]

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...84.m1439.l2649

Thanks!

[Ray-VIgo]

It's a 1930s era non Lifetime Balance.

[Cathy Johnson (Kate)]

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)]

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]

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)]

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]

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)]

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?