This is the third #65000 that we have put up for sale. The #65000 Sheaffer Balance Limited Edition Fountain Pen was truly an outstanding release from the Sheaffer Pen Company of Fort Madison, Iowa. This item, # 2983 / 6000 has Never been inked or used. The accompanying Wooden Collectors Box and Special Ink Bottle is absolutely Mint. All original Paperwork and literature are included in the box. Here is the write-up explaining the inspiration for this Collectible, as explained by Owen Jones, Sheaffer CEO at the time (1997). Thank you for allowing me the privilege of welcoming you to the family of Sheaffer Limited Edition Fountain Pen Owners. The Sheaffer Pen Company has been inseparably involved in the development of the fountain pen for more than eighty years. Walter Sheaffer began the quest with his invention of a then radical self-filling device known as the “lever filler”. Sheaffer’s Limited Editions exclusively commemorate such significant milestones in fountain pen development. Aficionados around the world are quick to recognize the significance of such authentic examples of fountain pen history. The 65000 Fountain Pen. In 1928, the Sheaffer Pen Company developed an improved pen series which for the first time offered writers a balanced, ergonomic writing instrument. The Balance Lifetime fountain pen reduced writer’s cramp by moving the weight toward the nib. The cap and barrel received additional machining to trim back excess material from the normally square and heavy ends. The result was a pen that could be cradled comfortably in the hand, with improved aesthetics, feel and balance. These design features were recognized and appreciated by Sheaffer’s customers, making Balance an integral part of Sheaffer’s product line for over 30 years. On the eve of the Balance Lifetime’s 70th Anniversary, Sheaffer is proud to offer the Balance Limited Edition fountain pen. This commemorative limited edition combines the classic features of the senior size Balance with the technical advances derived from today’s materials and methods. Your ownership of the Balance Limited Edition fountain pen marks your prestigious alliance with owners and collectors of important writing instruments. All of that is spelled out inside the box, along with Owen’s personal signature and the number certification of this collectible. It is a beautiful pen and I know that many of you researching this have one in your collection previously. Perhaps you want another one? We just opened the box for the first time to confirm content integrity. THIS LISTING IS FOR A FINE POINT NIB. The item “Sheaffer Balance Limited Edition Fountain Pen #65000 FINE Point” is in sale since Saturday, November 28, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Pens & Writing Instruments\Pens\Fountain Pens\Sheaffer”. The seller is “baprap-pens” and is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Nib Size: Fine (F)
• Material: Acrylic, Solid Gold 18K NIb / Palladium
• Featured Refinements: Sheaffer Balance Limited Edition
• Type: Fountain Pen
• Features: Two Tone Nib
• Nib Material: Gold, 18K
• Vintage: No
• Brand: Sheaffer
• Ink Color: Black