Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen in excellent working condition, lever filler.
Product Name Hundred Year Pen. This is the final version of the pens called "Hundred Year Pens", in the standard size, with smooth barrel and cap. The standard pens had the #17 nib and the DeLuxe pens had the larger #18 nib.
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, USA -- 1943-45 (The trim band moved from the barrel to the cap in 1942, and the pens were re-named "Emblem" circa 1946-7.)
Length Just a bit over 5" long
Filling System Lever filler. We've replaced the bladder in the pen and the filling system works well.
Color Solid shiny black called "Jet Black" with gold plated trim and cap band.
Nib EXTRA-FINE 14k gold Waterman's "17" Ideal nib. A little but of give, but no real flex or line variation. Excellent, large nib with good tipping.
Condition Excellent condition, very smooth and shiny. The clip has some plating wear along the sides, especially at the very top where the clip curves to attach into the cap. The cap band has touches of brassing on the edges. The lever bar and lever box look great. The imprints are clear and legible. There are a few light marks on the cap and barrel. No cracks or chips. Fully restored and working well.
