VINTAGE SHEAFFER BALANCE 875 Fountain Pen [c.1930s] [FULLY RESTORED]

Description

SHEAFFER BALANCE 875 FOUNTAIN PEN
with
1. NEW INK SAC; 2. GREAT IMPRINTS; 3. SUPERB TRIM
Details & Descriptions
Year
: c.1935-1942
Length
(capped): 4.8 Inches; (12.1
cm)
Color
: Green and Gold
Mater
ial
: Celluloid
Nib Siz
e
:
Fine
Nib Material
: 14K Nib
Filling System
: Lever-Filler
Sac Material
: Latex
Listed here is a vintage 1930s Sheaffer 875 Balance fountain pen
. This is the small size of balance yet still cost a whopping .75. This pen is dated to 1935-1942 which is the when the radius design of clip was in production.
C
AP and BARREL
The cap is in EXCELLENT condition. No dents, deep scratches, and or major wear. The cap srews securely onto the barrel threads. The gold-plated trim looks clean with no brassing. The White Dot looks good and clean with no chips. The ink window or visiometer is pretty clean with only slight discoloration to the celluloid. Brand new transparent celluloid made back then has a slight yellowish/green tinge. This ink window is only slightly more orange.
SHEAFFER #33 14K NIB
This Sheaffer Balance 875 features a replacement Sheaffer #33 nib which is appropriately sized. T It, like most every other Sheaffer nib, is firm and well suited to precise and fast writing. It is smooth. There is still a good amount of tipping material left.
RESTORATION SERVICES
This Sheaffer Balance 875 fountain pen has been cleaned and tested for function (filling and writing). It is READY TO WRITE upon filling with standard fountain pen ink.
A new correctly sized necked
Latex Ink Sac
has been installed with the addition of 100% Pharmaceutical Grade Talcum Powder (an exceptional dry lubricant).
Renaissance Wax
(yes, only the best) has been sparingly applied to the surface to protect and preserve the plast
ic
as well as metal surfaces
. Renaissance Wax is used by professional vintage pen restorers and other esteemed institutions such as the British Museum. It is great for protecting metals from oxidation and for protecting surfaces that often come into contact with hands.
This
wax
will not stain or discolor with aging. It is 1
.
acid neutral
; 2.
water r
esistant
; and
3.
alcohol resistant. The Renaissance Wax will preserve the color of the
plastic
and protect from color loss.
The 14K Sheaffer nib has been
adjusted for smoothness and flow
.
Beyond making sure that the pens I restore write, I like to make sure they
write well. Using a loupe, premium micro-abrasives, and when necessary, specially made nib repair tools each nib is carefully adjusted to provide an enjoyable writing experience based on the particular characteristics of the nib. This Sheaffer Balance is an absolute delight to write with.
The Sheaffer Balance 875 has been fully disassembled, cleaned, and has been conservatively polished.
A word on
SHIPPING
:
I only ship my pens in very durable telescopic pen packaging tubes (that are reusable too so please keep them). The pen is held in place in the tube with foam inserts. In the shipping box the pen tube is wrapped in bubble wrap and secured in place with packing peanuts.
In the US I will be shipping the pens in a Priority Mail Small Flat Rate box (2-3  Business Days) for
FREE
.
To International Bidders: For overseas shipping I will send your pen in a USPS Priority Mail International Flat Rate® box (6-10 Business Days). This is better than First Class Mail.
TERMS
and CONDITIONS
Payment by Paypal is preferred. Payment by Paypal should preferably be made within 3 days after the listing has ended.   If for any reason you are not satisfied with your pen please take advantage of my
100% no quibble fourteen day money back
Return Policy. Buyer pays return shipping. Buyers are responsible for customs fees and taxes (if applicable).
Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have about this listing or any of my other listings.
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