Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling fountain pen.
Product Name Model 55 (The first 5 indicates a lever filler and the second 5 is for the nib size).
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, made in USA -- circa 1925.
Length 5-1/2"
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.
Color Red ripple hard rubber with gold filled trim including a clip and a 5/32" cap band.
Nib MEDIUM-FINE FLEXIBLE Waterman's New York Ideal nib. The nib is not particularly soft and the tines don't spread super easily, but with a small amount of pressure you can get strong line variation. Please see the writing sample below.
Condition Excellent condition. The trim has consistent wear on the lever, clip, and cap band. All parts are still nicely shiny but brassed. There are some bite marks on the cap and the red rubber has lightened some.There's a scratch across the surface of the nib. The main barrel imprint is easily read as is the one on the end of the barrel but the third imprint near the end of the barrel is almost impossible to make out. No cracks, chips, or personalization. It's fully restored and working well.
