As many know, the second most prevalent series in my pen collection- following Parker Vacumatic- is Sheaffer Balance. I have particular fondness for scarce, anomalous and uncatalogued models.The double cap-band pens are quite uncommon and tend to be found in relatively early colors, though exceptions exist.
I've had oversized pens with this cap for some time in black and in early Marine Green (mottled). Finally completed the early color range in this size by adding the double-band Black/Pearl. The pen is a bit rough, though the pencil is quite nice.
David,
ReplyDeleteGreat blog! Would you happen to have an article on the variations of the hard to find Sheaffer cap bands for balances? Also, what is the smallest pen size Sheaffer made this cap band in (to the best of your knowledge)?
George
Hi George,
ReplyDeleteI did post just such an article a few months back. I believe you read it. Surely you are too young to be losing your memory! :)
Smallest men with the double "deco" cap-band? Howzabout a Petit Balance (some call it vest-pocket).
-david
hmmm... make that, "smallest pen with double deco cap-band" Sheesh.
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