Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen, with an interesting inscription: AWARDED FOR MERIT FISHER'S OLYMPIC TOUR 1932. The only Fisher we could find associated with the 1932 Olympics was a Canadian female skater, so we're not sure about the tour.
Product Name "Wahl Pen" on the clip, but otherwise the exact name of the product line is unknown... this is the early "rollerclip" line with two cap band rings, and the black and gold bands on the ends
Manufacturer and Year Wahl, USA - late 1920s. The engraving says it was awarded in 1932.
Length Full length but slender. 5-1/4" long
Filling System Lever filler, restored with a new sac.
Color Jade green celluloid with gold-filled trim.
Nib FLEXIBLE FINE, 14k nib, marked "flexible". Flexes easily and gives line variation from fine to broad. See writing sample.
Condition Excellent condition. The color is quite nice, with just a bit of yellowing on the barrel. There is light handwear and scratching on the barrel, with more moderate scratching towards the end where the cap posts. The black end finial has some scratching or tooth marks around the edge. The gold band also has some shallow dents. The lever bar has brassing on the edges. The cap has light scratching. There are some bite marks towards the top of the cap, and also some bumps on the top gold trim ring that are probably also bite marks. The lower cap bands have brassing. The clip has plating wear on the sides, and on the sides of the roller ball. The cap lip has some slightly rough spots, but no cracks or chips. The imprints are clear.