Doug, that is a good looking pen. I have only one Balance in my collection and it is my favorite (for right now....You know what I am talking about). It is good to see that you are still sharing you knowledge and collection with the forum. I will always be in debt to you for sending me your Pelican stub when I was curious about buying one. You did not know me from Adam and yet you trusted me. You set a good example for us all. Thank You.Early 1930's Sheaffer's Balance, short but fat in Marine Green.