Product Description
| Type | Vintage pen which works beautifully and has a very flexible nib. |
| Product Name | Model 52 1/2 (marked on the end of the pen barrel) |
| Manufacturer and Year | Waterman, Canada - circa 1925 |
| Length | Full length 5-3/8" |
| Filling System | Lever filler (We have replaced the bladder and it works very well.) |
| Color | Black chased hard rubber with nickel plated lever. No clip model. There are two silver colored bands on the barrel which may have been an after-purchase customization, because we have not seen it before. The material could be nickel, silverplate or even sterling, as it is not marked. |
| Nib | The nib is marked Waterman Ideal Canada. (We can't see the number, but it's safe to asssume it's a 2.) It is very flexible with excellent line variation ... and has a good amount of tipping material. The line varies from extra fine to broad. Though these measurments of flex are subjective, we consider this one almost fully flexible, but not a wet noodle. Excellent hairlines! (Writing sample below.) |
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Condition
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Excellent condition, really very nice. No cracks or chips. The color is good, just a faint tinge of brown. The imprints on the barrel are crisp and readable. We don't think the silver barrel bands were put on to disguise or reinforce a crack .... we can't see any cracks. There are toolmarks on the section which can be seen in the photos. This pen writes very smoothly with a serious amount of flex. The filling system is working well, and we'll guarantee it for a year. |
