Product Description
Type | Vintage pen which works beautifully and has a flexible nib. |
Product Name | Model 5 (marked on the end of the pen barrel) - Colorband series |
Manufacturer and Year | Waterman - circa 1920s |
Length | 5-1/16" |
Filling System | Lever filler (We have replaced the bladder and it works very well.) |
Color | Red ripple hard rubber with gold plated trim |
Nib | The nib is marked Waterman Ideal. It is a little flexible with a good ink flow and excellent smoothness ... and also really good tipping material. The line varies from fine to broad. Since this pen has a red colorband, that means this pen orignally came with a Waterman "Red" nib indicating normal flex. This pen has a replacement nib, but the flex is very similar to what would have been produced by the original "Red" nib. |
Condition
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Superior condition. No cracks or chips. No brassing. The color is very good and the imprints are easy to read. The lever box and lever are in excellent condition. There is a scratch on the surface of the nib which can be easily seen in the photos, but it does not affect writing. This pen writes very smoothly with an good amount of flex. The filling system is working well, and we'll guarantee it for a year. |