Product Description
Type | Vintage pen in near mint condition which works beautifully |
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 Purple Waterman Ideal. It is a stiff (firm) nib with a fine tip. Good ink flow and excellent smoothness ... and also really good tipping material. The line varies from fine to broad. There is a crack that extends about halfway to the keyhole shaped nib hole. |
Condition
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Superior near mint condition. No cracks or chips. Brassing on the ball of the clip and one small spot on the cap band. The color is close to perfect and the imprints are easy to read. The purple band is the original and it has faded to lavender grey. There's one small chunk missing. These bands are frequently replaced when they crack and fall out. |