{"product_id":"1935-42-sheaffer-balance-junior-fountain-pen","title":"1935-42 Sheaffer Balance Junior Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: c.1935-42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sheaffer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Balance Junior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Celluloid, rhodium-plated trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling System\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lever filler (resacced and guaranteed to fill and write as designed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: This short model measures 4 3\/4” capped and 5 5\/8” posted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e: I wouldn’t call the 14k Sheaffer Jr. nib a full-fledged stub but it does have a slightly stubby character, laying down a smooth and consistent \u003cstrong\u003eXF\/F \u003c\/strong\u003eline with slightly thinner cross-strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Balance Juniors typically saw a lot of hard use. This example is the exception. Nickel-plated trim is all but pristine: factory bright with no brassing or other notable flaws aside from one small spot of wear on the left side of the lever. Celluloid surface has a smooth lustrous finish with no deep scratches or other noteworthy blemishes – scarcely even any microscratches. Clear yellow ink view window. Manufacturer imprint on barrel is factory deep and fully legible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sheaffer introduced the Balance Junior c.1935 as a more affordable alternative to the Balance. It was offered as either a lever filler or vacuum filler. Though built to the same quality standards as more expensive Balances, the Junior featured a smaller nib (roughly the same size as a 3\/Craftsman\/Miss Universe) and exclusively nickel- in place of gold-plated trim. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penchantment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54065049207083,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5165\/3419\/files\/Sheaffer_Balance_Junior_Fountain_Pen_Black.jpg?v=1783134972","url":"https:\/\/penchantment.com\/products\/1935-42-sheaffer-balance-junior-fountain-pen","provider":"Penchantment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}