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ONE OF THE RAREST VINTAGE PENS
& THE LARGEST WATERMAN PEN EVER MADE
NEAR MINT CONDITION!!!
Pen W496 – Waterman 20 Eyedropper
BCHR, Nickel Trim, USA c.1910
#10 Nib, Very Flexible
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Overall Grade: NEAR MINT Metal: Near Mint Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: #10, Fine/Med, Very Flexible Imprints: No Length: 6 5/8”
PRICE: (Please contact me for pricing ... and only if you are a serious buyer!)
COMMENTS: Here's a pen it's unlikely you will see again, especially as a pen available for sale ... This is a Waterman 20 eyedropper pen in black chased hard rubber with a nickel-filled clip. This pen is the largest pen the Waterman Pen Company ever made. They have gigantic proportions. Most fountain pens during this era were standard sized, slim or short. Dip pens had been the main writing tool before and during this era and pen manufacturers made very few oversized pen models. This pen is substantially longer, wider and heavier than anything else. It dwarfed even the "oversized" models of that era (see the pictures of different Waterman model pens, side by side, to get an understanding of the dimensions of the model 20). Ink capacity is enormous so you do not have to refill it but once a year :)
Fitted with a 14k Waterman #10 nib, the correct nib for this model. This is a flexible nib that writes a fine/medium line when no pressure is applied. It is also one of those nibs I grade as a "normal nib when no pressure is applied." This nib is extremely flexible. However, I only recommend this nib to be used as a firm nib or with no more than light pressure applied. There are two reasons behind my rationale:
(1) If you damage this nib, it may take you a lifetime to find a replacement ... and expect to pay not less than 4-figures for a nib like this.
(2) Flexible writing is about proper control of the pen/nib to draw letters. There is no way you are going to have great control of a gigantic fountain pen like this. You may be better off writing with a telephone pole :) ... and it might also be easier to find a replacement telephone pole if you break it!
This pen is in near mint condition. Great color and crisp chasing in the hard rubber. Perfect imprints on the barrel. No brassing in the clip, which is firmly secured against the cap. No cracks or hairlines. This eyedropper model has the slip-on cap. I have taken this pen apart and cleaned it thoroughly. Have also micro adjusted the nib for proper ink flow. And it is quite exciting to write with this big massive chunck of hard rubber. Made in the US circa 1910.
Please take note this is a very expensive pen, way north of $2,500. If you are not a serious buyer, please refrain from inquiring on price and information on this pen. I would rather invest that time to upload more pens in this website.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: #10, Fine/Med, Very Flexible Imprints: No Length: 6 5/8”
PRICE: (Please contact me for pricing ... and only if you are a serious buyer!)
COMMENTS: Here's a pen it's unlikely you will see again, especially as a pen available for sale ... This is a Waterman 20 eyedropper pen in black chased hard rubber with a nickel-filled clip. This pen is the largest pen the Waterman Pen Company ever made. They have gigantic proportions. Most fountain pens during this era were standard sized, slim or short. Dip pens had been the main writing tool before and during this era and pen manufacturers made very few oversized pen models. This pen is substantially longer, wider and heavier than anything else. It dwarfed even the "oversized" models of that era (see the pictures of different Waterman model pens, side by side, to get an understanding of the dimensions of the model 20). Ink capacity is enormous so you do not have to refill it but once a year :)
Fitted with a 14k Waterman #10 nib, the correct nib for this model. This is a flexible nib that writes a fine/medium line when no pressure is applied. It is also one of those nibs I grade as a "normal nib when no pressure is applied." This nib is extremely flexible. However, I only recommend this nib to be used as a firm nib or with no more than light pressure applied. There are two reasons behind my rationale:
(1) If you damage this nib, it may take you a lifetime to find a replacement ... and expect to pay not less than 4-figures for a nib like this.
(2) Flexible writing is about proper control of the pen/nib to draw letters. There is no way you are going to have great control of a gigantic fountain pen like this. You may be better off writing with a telephone pole :) ... and it might also be easier to find a replacement telephone pole if you break it!
This pen is in near mint condition. Great color and crisp chasing in the hard rubber. Perfect imprints on the barrel. No brassing in the clip, which is firmly secured against the cap. No cracks or hairlines. This eyedropper model has the slip-on cap. I have taken this pen apart and cleaned it thoroughly. Have also micro adjusted the nib for proper ink flow. And it is quite exciting to write with this big massive chunck of hard rubber. Made in the US circa 1910.
Please take note this is a very expensive pen, way north of $2,500. If you are not a serious buyer, please refrain from inquiring on price and information on this pen. I would rather invest that time to upload more pens in this website.
The following additional pictures are for reference to help envision
the massive proportions of a Waterman 20 pen
The pens in the picture above are, from top to bottom:
Waterman 52 red ripple, a full sized pen for vintage standards
Waterman 20 in BCHR
Waterman 7 red ripple pen, an oversized pen for vintage standards
Waterman 52 red ripple, a full sized pen for vintage standards
Waterman 20 in BCHR
Waterman 7 red ripple pen, an oversized pen for vintage standards
Picture above:
Actual diameter of the Waterman pens.
Please take notice that a Waterman 7 red ripple pen is considered an oversized pen, for vintage standards, and it looks tiny when sitting next to the Waterman 20
Actual diameter of the Waterman pens.
Please take notice that a Waterman 7 red ripple pen is considered an oversized pen, for vintage standards, and it looks tiny when sitting next to the Waterman 20
Nib sizes, from left to right:
Waterman #2 nib, the nib size used in a Waterman 52 pen
Waterman #10 nib, used in a Waterman 20 pen
Nib for Waterman Patrician, considered one of the largest nib sizes in vintage Waterman pens
Waterman #7 Keyhole nib, used in different Waterman 7 models, which are considered oversized for vintage standards
Waterman #2 nib, the nib size used in a Waterman 52 pen
Waterman #10 nib, used in a Waterman 20 pen
Nib for Waterman Patrician, considered one of the largest nib sizes in vintage Waterman pens
Waterman #7 Keyhole nib, used in different Waterman 7 models, which are considered oversized for vintage standards
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UNUSUAL MODEL
Pen W519 – Waterman 412 - $640
Sterling Silver Filigree Overlay, USA, c.1910
Superflex F-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Excellent Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB Imprints: Yes Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $640
COMMENTS: From my personal collection ... Waterman 412 eyedropper pen in black chased hard rubber with a sterling silver filigree overlay in the pansy pattern. Clipped version and slip-on cap. This is a very uncommon eyedropper pen. Fitted with its correct 14K Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes between a fine to double broad line. Smooth writer, capable of writing at any speed when flexed. Light scratches on sterling filigree. Light model imprint on the end of the barrel. Otherwise, this is a very clean and a highly collectable pen. Three initials are engraved (personalization) on the barrel's indicia. Eyedropper filler. Fully serviced. Made in USA circa 1910.
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Pen W579 – Waterman 55 - $380
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, USA, 1920s
 
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Excellent Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Fine/Medium Imprints: No Length:5 1/2”
PRICE: $380
COMMENTS: Waterman 55 in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Fitted with a Waterman Ideal New York #5 nib that writes a fine/medium line. This is a firm nib. Ultra smooth nib that has been professionally adjusted. The Waterman 55 model is an oversized pen, the same size as the Waterman 7, and they come with a large nib, for vintage standards. Ultra clean pen and a wonderful writer. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Fine/Medium Imprints: No Length:5 1/2”
PRICE: $380
COMMENTS: Waterman 55 in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Fitted with a Waterman Ideal New York #5 nib that writes a fine/medium line. This is a firm nib. Ultra smooth nib that has been professionally adjusted. The Waterman 55 model is an oversized pen, the same size as the Waterman 7, and they come with a large nib, for vintage standards. Ultra clean pen and a wonderful writer. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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OVERSIZED PEN & WET NOODLE NIB!!!
Pen W604 – Waterman 55 - SOLD
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, Military Clip Cap, USA, 1920s
Wet Noodle XF-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Very Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle XF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/2”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Waterman 55 fountain pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Version with the military clip in the cap. The Waterman 55 is an oversized pen and identical in dimensions to the iconic Waterman 7 red ripple. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #5 wet noodle nib that writes an extra fine (border line with a double extra fine) to double broad line (border line with a triple broad). Nib has been professionally adjusted, it is ultra smooth, and capable of writing of those desired ultra thin lines and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This nib is fairly responsive, which combined with its very thin line capabilities make it an ideal nib for Copperplate and Spencerian script. Other than some minor plating issues in the cap band, this is s a very clean sample of an oversized vintage pen body with an oversized wet noodle nib. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle XF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/2”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Waterman 55 fountain pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Version with the military clip in the cap. The Waterman 55 is an oversized pen and identical in dimensions to the iconic Waterman 7 red ripple. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #5 wet noodle nib that writes an extra fine (border line with a double extra fine) to double broad line (border line with a triple broad). Nib has been professionally adjusted, it is ultra smooth, and capable of writing of those desired ultra thin lines and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This nib is fairly responsive, which combined with its very thin line capabilities make it an ideal nib for Copperplate and Spencerian script. Other than some minor plating issues in the cap band, this is s a very clean sample of an oversized vintage pen body with an oversized wet noodle nib. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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ULTRA RARE NIB!!!
Pen W605 – Waterman 12 Eyedropper - Sold Via Layaway
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Canada, c.1905, Near Mint
Wet Noodle XXXF-BBB Nib, Professional Nib
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Overall Grade: Near Mint Metal: N/A Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle XXXF-BBB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: Sold Via Layaway
COMMENTS: Waterman 12 eyedropper pen in black chased hard rubber, slip-on cap. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal New York #2 wet noodle nib that writes a triple extra fine to triple broad line. Professional nib and not the more "typical" every day flex nib or the wet noodle nibs I grade as "normal nib when not flexed". This nib has lots of flexibility and is capable of the thinnest possible hairlines with a fountain pen nib. However, this is a very hard to control nib. Please do not underestimate the term "professional nib." In the hand of an inexperienced flex writer, this nib will give the false impression it is scratchy or faulty, but it is not. It requires an ultra light and very steady hand to properly handle this nib in the side and upstrokes. Please also take note this is a factory original nib, not a modified nib. Perfect and crisp chasing in the black rubber color. Great barrel imprints. Eyedropper filler. Serviced. Made in Canada circa 1905.
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle XXXF-BBB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: Sold Via Layaway
COMMENTS: Waterman 12 eyedropper pen in black chased hard rubber, slip-on cap. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal New York #2 wet noodle nib that writes a triple extra fine to triple broad line. Professional nib and not the more "typical" every day flex nib or the wet noodle nibs I grade as "normal nib when not flexed". This nib has lots of flexibility and is capable of the thinnest possible hairlines with a fountain pen nib. However, this is a very hard to control nib. Please do not underestimate the term "professional nib." In the hand of an inexperienced flex writer, this nib will give the false impression it is scratchy or faulty, but it is not. It requires an ultra light and very steady hand to properly handle this nib in the side and upstrokes. Please also take note this is a factory original nib, not a modified nib. Perfect and crisp chasing in the black rubber color. Great barrel imprints. Eyedropper filler. Serviced. Made in Canada circa 1905.
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Pen W555 – Waterman 12 - $220
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Clipless Slip-on Cap, USA, c.1900
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: N/A Color: Very Good
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Fine, Firm Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $220
COMMENTS: Waterman 12 in black chased hard rubber. Slip-on and clipless cap (from the factory). Fitted with a very early 14k Waterman Ideal New York #2 fine (rigid) nib. Ultra smooth writer. This nib has been set up as a fairly dry writer, and may give you the impression it can produce an extra fine line. Exterior has very minor discoloration. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Eyedropper filler. Serviced. Made in USA c.1900.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Fine, Firm Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $220
COMMENTS: Waterman 12 in black chased hard rubber. Slip-on and clipless cap (from the factory). Fitted with a very early 14k Waterman Ideal New York #2 fine (rigid) nib. Ultra smooth writer. This nib has been set up as a fairly dry writer, and may give you the impression it can produce an extra fine line. Exterior has very minor discoloration. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Eyedropper filler. Serviced. Made in USA c.1900.
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User Grade Exterior
Pen W606 – Waterman 12 - $180
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Clipless Slip-on Cap, USA, c.1905
Medium Flex F-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Good Metal: N/A Color: User Grade
Nib condition: Very Good Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $180
COMMENTS: Waterman 12 in black chased hard rubber. Slip-on and clipless cap (from the factory). Fitted with a very early 14k Waterman Ideal New York #2 medium flex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Smooth writer, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Pen body marked as user grade due to its exterior. It looks like someone did some very hard scratching to the exterior of a reblackened pen, peeling some its products in certain areas (priced accordingly). Other than this cosmetic flaw, pen has all correct parts and it is fully operational. Eyedropper filler. Serviced. Made in USA c.1905
Nib condition: Very Good Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $180
COMMENTS: Waterman 12 in black chased hard rubber. Slip-on and clipless cap (from the factory). Fitted with a very early 14k Waterman Ideal New York #2 medium flex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Smooth writer, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Pen body marked as user grade due to its exterior. It looks like someone did some very hard scratching to the exterior of a reblackened pen, peeling some its products in certain areas (priced accordingly). Other than this cosmetic flaw, pen has all correct parts and it is fully operational. Eyedropper filler. Serviced. Made in USA c.1905
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USER GRADE CAP !!!
Pen W607 – Waterman 42 Safety - $370
BCHR, Clipless Cap, USA, c.1905
Noodle F-BBB Nib Flex, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
Crack in the cap
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Overall Grade: User Grade Cap Metal: N/A Color: Very Good
Nib condition: Very Good Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle F-BBB Imprints: No Length: 4 3/4”
PRICE: $370
COMMENTS: This offering is for a fountain pen body with a cracked cap and a great superflex nib ... Waterman 42 Safety pen in black chased hard rubber. Screw-on and clip-less cap (from the factory). Knob at the end of the barrel rotates, forcing the nib to come out of the barrel through an helix shaft that holds the nib. Fitted with a very early 14K Waterman Ideal New York #2 wet noodle nib that writes a fine (border line with a medium) to triple broad line. Ultra smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This nib has the slim and very long tines (original from the factory, not the result of modifications). Fairly responsive nib. Nib has a very minor wave towards the end of the tines. Cap lip cracked at some point and you can see where someone attempted to reglue it. Fortunately, that crack is very far away from the threaded area inside the cap, not putting extra stress forces against the crack. Crack can be professionally repaired. Will leave that to the new buyer. Pen has new seals installed and it is fully operational. Safety filler. New seals. Made in USA circa 1905.
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