Too Slippery To Post

[berlinairlift]

Just restored a Sheaffer Balance slender 875. It is a very nice pen and I'm quite pleased with it. Only issue is that after a light cleaning with Simichrome followed by a wipedown with a clean microfiber cloth I find that the pen will not post. The end of the pen is too slippery. I do not wish to apply too much pressure to the cap so I'm wondering what might be the options. The metal band on the cap is intact so a little pressure is okay. It just needs a little bit of stick.

 

Jon

[kirchh]

Note that there is no such model as a "Balance slender 875." 875 is merely the price of the pen (in cents), not a model number.

 

Did you wash the pen after applying Simichrome?

 

--Daniel

[OcalaFlGuy]

 

Did you wash the pen after applying Simichrome?

 

--Daniel

 

Daniel,

 

Why wash?

 

and, with what?

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

[kirchh]

 

Daniel,

 

Why wash?

 

and, with what?

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

 

To get the Simichrome off. At least a vigorous rinse and brushing; A mild soap can be used, depending on the material of the pen.

 

--Daniel

[berlinairlift]

Note that there is no such model as a "Balance slender 875." 875 is merely the price of the pen (in cents), not a model number.

 

Did you wash the pen after applying Simichrome?

 

--Daniel

I do wipe it down with a wet paper towel after the Simichrome and then finish with a dry microfiber cloth.

 

I do know about the number being the cost but for some of the Sheaffer pens which I have picked up on the bay I see that the seller may not know what to call them and I do not either. It is a Balance marine green striated with a white dot and is more slender than the other Balances I have.

 

I would like to have a good guide to Sheaffer pens. I have another Sheaffer which looks very similar to this pen but less than 1/4" shorter; different nib; visulated barrel. No idea of the model number or what to call it other than a Balance.

 

Jon

[kirchh]

I do wipe it down with a wet paper towel after the Simichrome and then finish with a dry microfiber cloth.

 

I do know about the number being the cost but for some of the Sheaffer pens which I have picked up on the bay I see that the seller may not know what to call them and I do not either. It is a Balance marine green striated with a white dot and is more slender than the other Balances I have.

 

I would like to have a good guide to Sheaffer pens. I have another Sheaffer which looks very similar to this pen but less than 1/4" shorter; different nib; visulated barrel. No idea of the model number or what to call it other than a Balance.

 

Jon

 

If you post pictures of any pen you'd like to identify, chances are excellent that someone here will be able to provide that information.

 

--Daniel

[berlinairlift]

Dainel,

 

Thanks, I shall do that.

 

Jon