Product Description
Type Vintage pen and pencil set
Product Name Model 555 aka W5
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, Canada -- 1947
Length Fountain pen is 5-1/4" long. Pencil is 5".
Filling System Lever fill fountain pen with a new sac.
Color Grey striated with some blue pin-stripe lines included. Triple cap band with one 1/8" band and two thin bands surrounding it. The grey is pearlized. The cap top and barrel ends are stepped. This is the same "blue streak" material as was used on the later Ink-Vue pens.
Nib FINE Firm 14k Ideal Canada nib. Pencil takes 1.1mm leads, which are advanced by twisting the upper half of the pencil.
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a shiny, nice-sized set, in a great color pattern with subtle flare that is pearlized. On the fountain pen, the cap and barrel have light wear but no major scratches or surface issues. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip. The lever looks really good. The cap bands are also in great shape. The clip has some plating wear on the edges. The gold rivet on the top of the cap has plating wear. The imprints are clear. The pencil is in great shape, just a few bits of plating wear on the top rivet. Nose cone looks great, no brassing. The imprint is quite clear.
