Product Description
Type Safety pen
Product Name 42 (not marked on the end of the barrel, but it is #42 size). This is one of the Continental Overlay pens, which have basic hard rubber safety pens which were enhanced in Europe (usually France or Italy) with metal overlays.
Manufacturer and Year Waterman USA made the nib, but we're not sure about the rest of the pen. It has French hallmarks.
Length 4-11/16" with cap on, 4-5/8" with cap off and nib extended.
Filling System Safety filler (thoroughly restored and tested, with new seals). We guarantee the filling system for a year from the date of purchase.
Color Smooth black hard rubber with an overlay of smooth solid 18k gold. There is a black cabuchon and two rings on the cap that originally held small diamonds or imitation diamonds, though many of them are missing.
Nib Waterman Ideal New York fine nib. Flexible, but not a wet noodle. Good tipping material evident from both the top and the bottom. See writing sample below.
Condition Excellent condition and working well. The barrel and cap are free from dents and dings. As mentioned above, there are quite a few stones missing from the rings on the cap.
The nib is in excellent condition. The nib extends and retracts as it should, and the pen does not leak.
