Sheaffer Balance Photo Thread 1928-1942

[IThinkIHaveAProblem]

 

original vs repaired in photoshop, tks to @PenHero for the original scan

 

 

 

 

[IThinkIHaveAProblem]

apparently this ad is from 1947:

 

before:

 

after:

[IThinkIHaveAProblem]

my set (the closest I own to what is pictured above):

[IThinkIHaveAProblem]

pretty happy with the outcome on this one, the ad is a bit meh.

 

3pc Crest set with Triumph Nib

 

[IThinkIHaveAProblem]

another balance ad... and easier one this time. thanks to @PenHero for the original scan

 

[IThinkIHaveAProblem]

easy fixes on this one

great looking pen, nice simple elegant ad. (lets the product do the talking)

 

 

[IThinkIHaveAProblem]

 

[PenLovingE]

On 3/24/2025 at 6:49 PM, IThinkIHaveAProblem said:

 

This is the exact model I have. Would you be able to tell me what year(s) this was made?

[IThinkIHaveAProblem]

2 minutes ago, PenLovingE said:

This is the exact model I have. Would you be able to tell me what year(s) this was made?

the filename has 1943 in it, and the teeny tiny not quite legible print in the lower right hand corner that has the copyright info LOOKS like it MIGHT say 1943. 

 

more info here:

http://www.richardspens.com/ref/profiles/triumph.htm