Product Description
Type Vintage pen which works beautifully
Product Name Model 7 (This is the later version of the #7 pen, in celluloid)
Manufacturer and Year Waterman - circa 1940s
Length 5-3/8"
Filling System Lever filler (We have replaced the bladder and it works very well.)
Color Black celluloid cap and barrel with gold plated trim.
Nib FLEXIBLE FINE gold Waterman's Ideal "Red" nib. It's in nice condition with good tipping, and feels fairly smooth on paper. It's fully flexible, with easy line variation from fine to broad, and double broad with a little pressure. See writing sample below.
Condition Nice condition with no cracks or serious flaws, just general wear. Much of the black celluloid has faded to lighter, sort of grey color, and the hard rubber section has oxidized quite a bit and turned more greenish brown. There are small scratches on the cap and barrel and one scuff on the cap. There are a couple of minor indents in the end of the barrel, and the trim shows brassing on the edges of the clip as well as one spot in the middle of it, continous brassing on the edges of the cap band and a small dent in it, and brassing on most of the lever (see photos). The imprints are all pretty clear and readable, there are no cracks, and the pen is restored and working well.
