Well, its not a legacy.. It is a sheaffer lifetime balance.. And a good wet vintage gem.. I guess it is from 1940-50. This will definitely last a lifetime.. I always enjoy vintage sheaffers.. The one brand that has stood the test of time..
You're right! It's even right in the name of the folder all these files are in: Sheaffer Oversize Balance. And yet I both said and wrote "Sheaffer Legacy" multiple times, and even mentioned my modern Sheaffer Legacy which has an inlaid nib, just like the vintage ones. Grr!!!! Thank you for noticing, because I clearly didn't!
My first ever vintage pen was a Sheaffer Crest Triumph in golden brown from the early 1940s with a Gregg Shorthand nib. It’s unique and I absolutely LOVE it. I’m left handed, and for some reason, it suits my writing quite well.
I love many of the vintage Shaeffer's - especially the ones with inlaid nibs. But this looks fun, too. I'm convinced that the slight upturn of the nib makes it better for lefties - by increasing the range of useful nib angles, etc.
@@Calcprof Thank you. That’s useful to know. My husband seems to have his arm at about seven o’clock when he writes. He currently is using my Pilot Capless but we are pen shopping later this month. He may well be able to try a Waverley.
@@juicylouiseyIf you want something a little more modern then take a look at a Pilot Custom Heritage 912. That model has the largest number of nib styles beyond the usual EF, F, M, B. They can be bought with a Waverly or an FA nib among others.
Those Lifetime nibs are a joy to use, as you have shown in this post. The slight upturn at the tip is a 'Waverley'-style, and makes them very smooth. Thanks for the show.
Always interesting to see reviews on vintage pens,especially the nibs and unique filling systems. With lever fillers, I used to count slowly when returning the lever to the barrel.
I think my favorite thing about vintage pens is all the experimentation and unique features and nibs that they have. Modern pens are not nearly so varied.
A cool classic thanks for sharing this one. And glad everyone seems to be positive on the Waverly type nib. Sheaffer used them a lot back in the days. I think they make a positive difference in the writing experience.
I’ve always heaped a ton of praise on vintage Sheaffers (ditto old Waterman). And the Oversized Balance is one of my enduring favorites. The PFMs are another. This Balance looks lovely and classic. And in excellent, mint condition. The upturned ‘Waverley’ style nib looks like a swell writer, just as I expected it to be. I own three oversized Balances (two lever fillers and a Vac-filler) including a very rare lever-filling transparent demonstrator that I bought for a pile of cash. You really ought to own a pen like this yourself.
My vintage Sheaffer collection is more limited, but I do enjoy them. A lever-filling demonstrator is rare. And you're right: they do tend to be quite expensive. And such a pen would be good to own!
I had a bit of a binge on Sheaffers a while ago. I've now got two Snorkels - one working, and one potentially working :( - an Imperial TouchDown, and a 440. I've only ever had one Balance - my grandad's - which I attempted to repair before I knew enough. The memory is deeply shameful. Turns out that Sheaffers run in the family. My dad preferred a No Nonsense with an oblique nib (and green ink), and my mum owned a Snorkel - I'm guessing, from the date, it was a present for starting University.
The oversize Balance is a really nice pen. Being a lever filler, makes it easy to repair (unlike the vac fillers that many of the Balances sported). To my mind, they are just about a perfect pen. Pocket depth is just right. Enough of the pen sticks out of the pocket so that it's easy to grab (I'm looking at you Parker 51). Gold nib, ebonite feed, comfortable, light weight, holds a lot of ink... I mean, they really are just great pens.
Yes, the Balance is a good sized pen, it looks like you were given a nice one. The nib looks like a regular straight forward nib which is decent enough. What's really amazing are the Triumph and inlaid nibs. And then I have a Vintage Sheaffer Dolphin Touchdown filler. Obviously, the nib end of the pen looks like the head of a dolphin and it is a very different writing nib.
Well, its not a legacy.. It is a sheaffer lifetime balance.. And a good wet vintage gem.. I guess it is from 1940-50. This will definitely last a lifetime.. I always enjoy vintage sheaffers.. The one brand that has stood the test of time..
You're right! It's even right in the name of the folder all these files are in: Sheaffer Oversize Balance. And yet I both said and wrote "Sheaffer Legacy" multiple times, and even mentioned my modern Sheaffer Legacy which has an inlaid nib, just like the vintage ones. Grr!!!!
Thank you for noticing, because I clearly didn't!
My first ever vintage pen was a Sheaffer Crest Triumph in golden brown from the early 1940s with a Gregg Shorthand nib. It’s unique and I absolutely LOVE it. I’m left handed, and for some reason, it suits my writing quite well.
Left-handed people often struggle with fountain pens, so I'm glad you found one that suits you!
I love many of the vintage Shaeffer's - especially the ones with inlaid nibs. But this looks fun, too. I'm convinced that the slight upturn of the nib makes it better for lefties - by increasing the range of useful nib angles, etc.
Have you ever tried a Waverley nib?
They sound like they should be good for lefties.
Looking for help for my husband.
@@juicylouisey Yes I love Waverley nibs. Note that I am a strict underwriter, so I have no smearing issues.
@@Calcprof Thank you. That’s useful to know.
My husband seems to have his arm at about seven o’clock when he writes.
He currently is using my Pilot Capless but we are pen shopping later this month.
He may well be able to try a Waverley.
I'm told that the upturned nib is a Waverley nib. And, yes, it does write well. I did not try it for the left hand.
@@juicylouiseyIf you want something a little more modern then take a look at a Pilot Custom Heritage 912. That model has the largest number of nib styles beyond the usual EF, F, M, B. They can be bought with a Waverly or an FA nib among others.
Those Lifetime nibs are a joy to use, as you have shown in this post. The slight upturn at the tip is a 'Waverley'-style, and makes them very smooth. Thanks for the show.
I wasn't sure if it was a Waverley, but from everyone here, it sounds like it must be. And a very impressive nib!
Always interesting to see reviews on vintage pens,especially the nibs and unique filling systems. With lever fillers, I used to count slowly when returning the lever to the barrel.
I think my favorite thing about vintage pens is all the experimentation and unique features and nibs that they have. Modern pens are not nearly so varied.
That's a beautiful pen and I vicariously enjoyed the thunder sounds.
Thank you! I'm thrilled with this pen!
A cool classic thanks for sharing this one. And glad everyone seems to be positive on the Waverly type nib. Sheaffer used them a lot back in the days. I think they make a positive difference in the writing experience.
I'm quite impressed by these nibs. My favorite vintage Sheaffers all seem to have this style tip.
I’ve always heaped a ton of praise on vintage Sheaffers (ditto old Waterman). And the Oversized Balance is one of my enduring favorites. The PFMs are another.
This Balance looks lovely and classic. And in excellent, mint condition. The upturned ‘Waverley’ style nib looks like a swell writer, just as I expected it to be. I own three oversized Balances (two lever fillers and a Vac-filler) including a very rare lever-filling transparent demonstrator that I bought for a pile of cash.
You really ought to own a pen like this yourself.
My vintage Sheaffer collection is more limited, but I do enjoy them. A lever-filling demonstrator is rare. And you're right: they do tend to be quite expensive. And such a pen would be good to own!
I had a bit of a binge on Sheaffers a while ago. I've now got two Snorkels - one working, and one potentially working :( - an Imperial TouchDown, and a 440. I've only ever had one Balance - my grandad's - which I attempted to repair before I knew enough. The memory is deeply shameful.
Turns out that Sheaffers run in the family. My dad preferred a No Nonsense with an oblique nib (and green ink), and my mum owned a Snorkel - I'm guessing, from the date, it was a present for starting University.
Anyone who repairs vintage pens has one of those shameful repair stories...
I really like these vintage Sheaffers!
A really nice Pen, you area lucky guy. I look forward to seeing it soon on PIU.
It will be back. I love this pen!
The oversize Balance is a really nice pen. Being a lever filler, makes it easy to repair (unlike the vac fillers that many of the Balances sported). To my mind, they are just about a perfect pen. Pocket depth is just right. Enough of the pen sticks out of the pocket so that it's easy to grab (I'm looking at you Parker 51). Gold nib, ebonite feed, comfortable, light weight, holds a lot of ink... I mean, they really are just great pens.
I agree about lever fillers. So many other fillers require special parts.
And, yes, this is a good pen overall.
Yes, the Balance is a good sized pen, it looks like you were given a nice one. The nib looks like a regular straight forward nib which is decent enough. What's really amazing are the Triumph and inlaid nibs. And then I have a Vintage Sheaffer Dolphin Touchdown filler. Obviously, the nib end of the pen looks like the head of a dolphin and it is a very different writing nib.
I do have a vintage Triumph nib. It's a Touchdown filler, though not a Dolphin.
Such beautiful nibs on those older Sheaffers! Thanks for the review..
I agree. I am thrilled with this pen!
Don't those Waverley's write great?
Very impressive! I wasn't sure if it was a Waverley, but it does write well.
@@WaskiSquirrel Right, there is discussion about the exact definition...
That looks like a grail pen.
It's a grail I didn't even know I was looking for. But what a great pen!