Product Description
Type Vintage pen which works beautifully and has a flexible nib.
Product Name Model 51 V, marked on the end of the pen barrel. 5 means lever filler, 1 represents the nib size, and V means short. One of the few red ripple pens with nickel plated trim. Very uncommon pen with an uncommonly small nib.
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, USA -- 1920s
Length 4-3/8"
Filling System It is a lever filler. A new sac has been installed. It's fully restored and working well.
Color Red and black "Ripple" hard rubber. It has nickel plated trim including a clip.
Nib Fine flexible gold nib. It's a tiny size 1 nib, a very uncommon nib. The Waterman's Ideal nib writes smoothly with good line variation. Red hard rubber feed. See writing sample below.
Condition Superior condition with a little tarnish on the trim. Light microscratching, but otherwise the pen looks amazing. The imprints on the barrel are excellent. No cracks, chips, dents, or dings.
