I just got this pen off the bay, wrongly described as a sheaffer prelude, for about $10. It is obviously a balance II jade. Now I only need to locate a section+nib that fits this rollerball barrel!. Any suggestions on how to get one?:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...y0%3D%26fvi%3D1

If you're not desd set on having a "correct" section, you can fit a plain old NoNonsense section. IMHO, the NoNonsense is a better section anyway, because it's conical with a flare at the clutch end the way a vintage Balance section, as opposed to dished in the middle to an "hourglass" shape.

Wow! That is one beautiful pen! Love the color. Congratulations!

Judybug

Sheaffer can sell you a nib section.

Thanks for your responses. I'll look for it!. I love those balances!. Pity they don't make them anymore!