Product Description
Type Lever fill fountain pen and pencil set
Product Name "Crusader"
Manufacturer and Year Waterman USA - late 1940s
Length The fountain pen is 5-1/4" long, and the pencil is 5-3/8".
Filling System Lever filling system, fully restored. The pencil takes .9mm leads and works via the clutch mechanism, i.e. you press down on the whole cap and the lead releases by gravity.
Color Black with a satin gold-colored cap with widely spaced grooved rings.
Nib Fine semi-flexible 14k Waterman's Ideal open nib. See our writing sample below.
Condition Excellent + condition. The fountain pen has some slight plating wear near the top of the cap, and overall has a slightly more worn appearance than the pencil's cap. The clip looks great, no brassing or plating wear. The barrel has light scratching. The lever and housing have dots of pitting. The mechanical pencil has some dings in the cap and worn spots near the top. The clip looks fantastic. The barrel has light scratching, and there is some pitting on the cone. No cracks or chips or personalization. The imprints are clear, and both pieces are working well.
