Product Description
| Type | Vintage pen which works beautifully and has a flexible nib. |
| Product Name | Model 7 (marked on the end of the pen barrel) - Colorband series |
| Manufacturer and Year | Waterman - circa 1920s |
| Length | 5-9/16" |
| Filling System | Lever filler (We have replaced the bladder and it works very well.) |
| Color | Red ripple hard rubber with gold plated trim |
| Nib |
The nib is marked Yellow Watermans Ideal. It is fully flexible (though not a wet noodle) with a good ink flow and excellent smoothness ... and also really good tipping material. The line varies from medum-fine to broad. Since this pen has a yellow colorband, it is correct that it should have a Yellow nib. These nibs were described by Waterman as "Rounded - A different pen point. The tip is a ball shape. Makes a heavy characteristic line without pressure. Suits left-handed writers." "Heavy" by modern definition is really not much more than awet medium, and you do get very nice line variation. This is a super smooth nib, suitable for all kinds of writing. We would not say it is better suited for either dexterity. |
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Condition
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Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. No brassing except for some on the lever, the top edge of the clip, and a thin strip on the cap band. The color is very good and the imprints are easy to read. The lever box and lever are in excellent condition. We are pretty sure the color band is original and has not been replaced .... if you look at it with magnification you'll see some crackling. This pen writes very smoothly with an good amount of flex. The filling system is working well, and we'll guarantee it for a year. |
