Product Description

Sheaffer Balance III Fountain Pen – Glossy Black

First introduced in 1929, the Sheaffer Balance became an icon of fountain pen design with its distinctive tapered profile and rounded silhouette. The Balance III brings this timeless design into the present, retaining the classic torpedo shape, concave grip section and signature Sheaffer clip with its iconic White Dot. Finished in glossy black resin with gold-plated trim, the pen offers a reassuringly solid yet lightweight feel, making it comfortable for extended writing sessions. 

The Balance III features a smooth piston-filling mechanism with a double-walled piston seal, transparent ink window and a #6 bi-colour stainless-steel nib. Heritage-inspired details include a heart-shaped breather hole and the year 1913, commemorating Sheaffer's founding.

A dedicated wrench is included for piston mechanism maintenance, while the removable nib unit allows for easier cleaning. Please note that the nib unit is exclusive to the Balance III and is not interchangeable with standard #6 or third-party nib units.

Specifications

• Body Diameter: 12.7mm

• Cap Diameter: 14.8mm (without clip) / 17.6mm (with clip)

• Grip Diameter: 9.2mm

• Body Length: 128mm

• Cap Length: 62.5mm

• Nib Length: 22mm

• Overall Length: 143.2mm (closed) / 163.5mm (posted)

• Weight: 14g (body) / 7g (cap) / 21g (total)

• Ink Capacity: 1.60ml (piston filling system)