Product Description
Type Vintage eyedropper-filling fountain pen with a very flexible nib.
Product Name Model 12 (marked on the end of the pen barrel).
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, nib made in Canada, but no imprints elsewhere on the pen. Circa 1920s.
Length 5-5/16"
Filling System Eyedropper filling system. We've cleaned and tested it, it's working very well. We'll include an eyedropper kit and instructions on filling this pen.
Color Black chased hard rubber. As produced, this pen has no clip. There are two ornate engraved gold filled bands on the barrel.
Nib FULLY FLEXIBLE FINE gold nib is marked "Waterman's Ideal Canada." We are almost willing to call this one a "wet noodle," and we see less than 10 pens a year that we feel would qualify for the term. It's smooth with good tipping and fully flexible with very easy line variation from fine to double broad. See writing sample below.
Condition Excellent condition. Ornately engraved gold-filled bands (floral pattern) have quite a bit of brassing and plating loss, but still look quite nice in hand. The hard rubber has faded to a uniform and not unpleasing brown. The chasing is largely intact on the cap, and smoothed down but still visible on the barrel. The barrel end imprint is easily readable. No cracks or chips, dings or dents. The pen has been cleaned and tested and is working very well.
