journeyman
Posted 29 December 2013 - 10:41 PM
I found a Sheaffer Balance at an antique shop, and all it needs, other than a sac, is a new nib. I don't think it would be cost effective to to get it retipped, so I'm hoping to find another nib. Let me know if you've got one you're willing to sell, or trade for some parts. Just let me know.
Thanks,
Will
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ADVISOR
Posted 30 December 2013 - 05:05 AM
journeyman
Posted 30 December 2013 - 05:08 AM
Send me a picture. I may be able to help.
Ckrantz3@msn.com
Best!
Rick
Rick,
Unfortunately, I am traveling all this week, and I didn't bring the pen with me. I'll take some whenever I get home. Thanks for the help!
Will
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ADVISOR
Posted 31 December 2013 - 02:53 AM
Jerry and Rick are reliable sources for such things, Will.
regards
David
journeyman
Posted 31 December 2013 - 03:12 AM
Jerry and Rick are reliable sources for such things, Will.
regards
David
Thanks David, I have heard nothing but good things about these gentleman.
The pen itself looks like the pen on the far left of this link: http://fountainpenbo...-red-eye-candy/
I didn't write down the measurements before I left, but off the top of my head it was about 5 and 4 or 5 sixteenths long capped, and about a half an inch in diameter at it's widest point.
Looking for 325 or 3? Probably have both.
Jerry
The nib looked like the one on this pen: http://www.peytonstr...t-restored.html
In fact, the proportions of the pen look about the same, save for the gold trim.
Edited by Mastersmith043, 31 December 2013 - 03:21 AM.
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ADVISOR
Posted 31 December 2013 - 03:20 AM
Your pen has the wide lined cap-band? That is a nice improvement in cachet. A long slender pen with that band eventually took the model name Mercury, a recent discovery.
regards
david
ADVISOR
Posted 31 December 2013 - 03:21 AM
OK, you need a typical Sheaffer #3 nib, a relatively thin small thing. Should not clobber you.
regards
d
journeyman
Posted 31 December 2013 - 03:22 AM
Your pen has the wide lined cap-band? That is a nice improvement in cachet. A long slender pen with that band eventually took the model name Mercury, a recent discovery.
regards
david
Oops, I meant far left. Sorry for the confusion.
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ADVISOR
Posted 31 December 2013 - 03:25 AM
OK. Far Left not far Right. Suspect not quite that pen (wider pen with a different nib), but perhaps the slender version of that, which would work.
regards
d
journeyman
Posted 31 December 2013 - 03:40 AM
OK. Far Left not far Right. Suspect not quite that pen (wider pen with a different nib), but perhaps the slender version of that, which would work.
regards
d
I figured that it was the slender version. I am kicking myself for not taking pictures now.
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ADVISOR
Posted 31 December 2013 - 04:38 AM
Don't worry on this one too much about pictures. The #3 nib is same size for any Sheaffer meant to hold it.
regards
david
journeyman
Posted 31 December 2013 - 09:25 PM
I have 5 #3 nibs. Standard flex with a couple being a little more flexible, and one of them is very flexible for a Sheaffers nib. Your choice $35. If you don't like it, money back no questions
Jerry
journeyman
Posted 31 December 2013 - 09:54 PM
I have 5 #3 nibs. Standard flex with a couple being a little more flexible, and one of them is very flexible for a Sheaffers nib. Your choice $35. If you don't like it, money back no questions
Jerry
How much would shipping be?
Will
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journeyman
Posted 31 December 2013 - 10:15 PM
I think Priority is about $6.00 Call it $40 shipped Priority
Jerry
I think I'll take the flexible one. I'll pm you with my paypal email.
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journeyman
Posted 31 December 2013 - 11:32 PM
Full name and address as well. It will go out tomorrow Priority
Happy New Year
Go Big Ten wherever you are
Jerry
Jerry,
I just sent you my info.
Thanks,
Will
P.S. Im not a big sports fan, buuuuttttt I've got to go with the SEC.
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journeyman
Posted 01 January 2014 - 09:15 PM
What do you guys think I should do with the old nib? There is no tipping left whatsoever. I know that I could sell the gold, but it seems a shame to do that.
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