Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling fountain pen.
Product Name Skywriter Generation 1. This is from the first series of Skywriter (there's three main eras as far as we've seen). It is from the later part of the first version with an imprint that reads " "SKYWRITER" manufactured in Canada by ALCO division L. E. Waterman Co. Limited"
Manufacturer and Year Waterman & Aikin Lambert, Canada -- 1930s.
Length 4-3/16"
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.
Color Gray with large gradient shifts. We're calling it Gray Marble. It has a black section and a lined clip. The trim is nickel plated and includes two narrow cap bands.
Nib FINE SEMIFLEXIBLE nib marked 14kt R Canada. The tipping has a bit of an architect shape to it and the tines spread easily when the tipping is held at the right angle against the paper. See the writing sample below.
Condition Excellent + condition. The pen lacks cracks, dents, or major scratches. There is a little plating wear on the lever and clip and heavier, though not significant plating wear on the cap bands. There are bite marks on the section and fainter marks on the end of the barrel. The pen is working well.
