Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen which works beautifully with a fairly flexible nib.
Product Name Model 52 1/2 V (marked on the end of the pen barrel)
Manufacturer and Year Waterman - circa 1925
Length 4-1/4"
Filling System Lever filler (We have replaced the bladder and it works very well.)
Color Black chased hard rubber with nickel plated trim. (Lever only, the top ring hardware is missing).
Nib FULLY FLEXIBLE FINE Waterman Ideal New York 2 nib has good tipping material and writes smooth. Excllent line variation from fine to broad or double broad with a little pressure. Though these measurments of flex are subjective, we consider this one to be just barely fully flexible, but certainly not a wet noodle. Don't rely on people's description of flex though, simply look at our writing sample below!
Condition Excellent condition except that it's missing the ring top. No cracks or chips. It's fairly discolored except for where the cap covers, and where the cap would cover the end of the barrel if it were posted. The imprints are fairly worn and difficult to make out. Still it's quite a nice looking pen, with most of the value represented by the nicely flexible nib. Fully restored and working very well.