Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling fountain pen.
Product Name Crusader from the Taperite line.
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, made in USA - late 1940s.
Length 5-1/4"
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.
Color Black plastic barrel with the matte gold crusader cap (it has four widely spaced grooved chrome plated bands around it) with chrome plated trim.
Nib FINE Waterman's Ideal 14k huge open nib is smooth with excellent tipping material. The line varies from medium-fine to broad with a little pressure.
Condition Very nice condition, excellent were it not for a lot of plating wear on the clip. There are some marks of wear and scratches on the cap, and there's scratching on the barrel. No cracks or chips, dings or dents, or personalization. It's fully restored and working well.