Black Sheaffer Oversize Balance, Extra Fine Nib

Black Sheaffer Oversize Balance, Extra Fine Nib

Condition: B+. 

No chips, cracks, brassing, dings or significant scratches. Very clean balance from the late 1930s. This pen really shines and is one you will be proud to show off. Engraved U.P. Hughes.

Lever Filler.

Length: 5¹/₂" (140 mm) capped, 6³/₈" (162 mm) posted.

We grade pens according to the following condition scale. Within a grade, we use + or – to indicate shades of variation; for example, a pen that is B+ falls into the B grade and shows so little use that it is only marginally not A2.

Condition		Description
A1		“Mint” (uninked). Shows no signs of use.
A2		“Mint” (inked). As for A1 but may have been dipped or inked.
N1		New Old Stock (NOS). Unsold dealer or manufacturer stock. Not dipped or inked but may show shop wear.
N2		New Old Stock (NOS). Same as N1 but may have been dipped.
B		Excellent. All parts original and showing only very slight signs of use. Very slight surface scratching; very minor discoloration or brassing; crisp imprints; no significant dings.
C		Fine. All parts original. Some discoloration and brassing; light or worn imprints; small dings to metal or scratching on plastic.
D		Fair. Some parts possibly not original; significant brassing or discoloration; very worn imprints; dings and scratches. Maybe a good writing pen or usable for parts.