Sheaffer Oversize Balance - Nibs

[pen lady]

Global Shipping is a thorn in my side too! I think it's a "default setting" and many less experienced eBay sellers don't know how to ship any other way. However, I've found the odd one or two who, if you write to them before bidding, are willing to ship directly.

 

Now, going back "on topic", I've 3 O/S balances and a flat-top and none of them put down anything other than (sort of) medium line. I'm sure they are out there though - happy hunting.

[inkstainedruth]

That's a cracking name for an ink Ruth!

 

Yeah, all the Birmingham inks have great names, with a Pittsburgh-related theme: they're either named after native sons, like Jeff Goldblum or Fred Rogers, named after local landmarks and scenic attractions (my personal favorite is "Smithfield Street Bridge Truss Blue" -- which is also a fabulous color) or names which harken back to Pittsburgh's industrial past.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[user01]

Hi there,

 

First of all let me express my condolences.

 

And secondly, let me assure you that the Sheaffer Balance is a very nice pen. I can tell beacause it sort of started this collecting hobby for me. I own a few.

 

I have an OS Sheaffer Balance with a "OB" nib. I try to take a good picture and upload it.

Edited January 29, 2018 by user01

[Aysedasi]

Hi there,

 

First of all let me express my condolences.

 

And secondly, let me assure you that the Sheaffer Balance is a very nice pen. I can tell beacause it sort of started this collecting hobby for me. I own a few.

 

I have an OS Sheaffer Balance with a "OB" nib. I try to take a good picture and upload it.

 

Sounds like you're very lucky indeed!

[user01]

 

from left to right: fine, medium and "OB"

 

 

 

And one more thing that could be of interest:

The early (1929) Sheaffer Balance has a different shape. It is a much longer pen. Personally I like the early pens a lot. I think anyone interested in buying a Sheaffer Balance should look into the eraly pens. On the other hand the later Balance models give you the choise between two different filling systems: The standard lever filler and a more complex plunger filling system.

Edited January 30, 2018 by user01

[mitto]

Beatiful nibs. I like the lever fillers.