Product Description
Type | Vintage pen which works beautifully. |
Product Name | Model 0552 1/2 V (gold filled cap and barrel, lever filler, slender, ladies ring top) |
Manufacturer and Year | Waterman - circa 1920s |
Length | 3-5/8" |
Filling System | Lever filler (We have restored the bladder and it works very well.) |
Color | Black smooth hard rubber fountain pen section, otherwise all gold filled. The barrel and cap are covered in gold filled overlay, in a lined pattern called "Sheraton." |
Nib | The nib is marked Waterman Ideal. The range is fine to broad. It has good flex, better than semi-flex, but not full flex or a wet noodle. See writing sample. |
Condition
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Very nice condition with the only real flaw being some tiny pits which have settled into the grooves of the lined design -- very evident in the photos and looking a bit better in real life. No cracks or chips or dents. No brassing. A few tiny marks, but otherwise excellent. There's a little wear on the end of the barrel caused by posting the cap. (Please note that after taking the photos we noticed a crack in the section. We replaced only the section, with a proper matching section, so the pen you will receive will look exactly like the photos.) This pen writes very smoothly with a good amount of flex. The filling system is working well, and we'll guarantee it for a year. |