Sheaffer Balance Petite Gray Pearl, XXF Nib
Condition: C
No chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Small scratches on furniture which is common on chrome plated trim. Slight bulge in lever slit where "C" clip is mounted. This is a really nice looking pen with excellent clarity in the ink-view section.
XXF 14K two-tone Feather Touch nib produces a 0.3 mm line width. Imprint wear on nib
Lever Filler.
Length: 413⁄16" (122 mm) capped, 511⁄16" (145 mm) posted.
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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. |