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VERY CLEAN PEN !!!
Pen W901 – Waterman 454 - $795
BHR with Sterling Silver Filigree Overlay, USA, 1920s
Wet Noodle 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: Wet Noodle F-BB Imprints: Yes Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $795
COMMENTS: Waterman 454 in smooth black hard rubber with sterling silver filigree overlay. Clipped cap. Fitted with a 14k Waterman #4 wet noodle nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Great barrel imprints. The sterling silver overlay is in excellent condition. No engravings on personalization on the barrel's indicia. Lever filler. New sac. Made in the USA in the 1920s.
Nib Condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle F-BB Imprints: Yes Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $795
COMMENTS: Waterman 454 in smooth black hard rubber with sterling silver filigree overlay. Clipped cap. Fitted with a 14k Waterman #4 wet noodle nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Great barrel imprints. The sterling silver overlay is in excellent condition. No engravings on personalization on the barrel's indicia. Lever filler. New sac. Made in the USA in the 1920s.
PROFESSIONAL NIB !!!
NEAR MINT PEN !!!
Pen W902 - Waterman 52 - $1,500
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, USA, Pen Box, 1920s
Wet Noodle XXXF-BB Nib, Professional Nib
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Overall Grade: Near Mint Metal: Near Mint Color: Near Mint
Nib Condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle XXXF-BB Imprints: No Length:5 3/8”
PRICE: $1,500
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 fountain pen in chased black hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipped cap. Full sized pen. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes a triple extra fine to double broad line. Professional nib, meaning it requires lots of flex dexterity and skills to properly use this nib and not to damage it. Capable of the thinnest lines a fountain nib can produce. The combination of these flex attributes makes this nib an ultra rare, highly sought out, and extremely valuable nibs. This pen is in near mint condition. Perfect chasing. Very lustrous black rubber. Perfect barrel imprints. Perfect trim with zero brassing. This pen has hardly been used in its lifetime. If it were not for a small bent in the lever box, it would be graded as in Mint condition. Lever filler. Pen box included with this offering. Pen box is made out of cardboard and is in fairly great condition other than some scuffs in the outer corners. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib Condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle XXXF-BB Imprints: No Length:5 3/8”
PRICE: $1,500
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 fountain pen in chased black hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipped cap. Full sized pen. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes a triple extra fine to double broad line. Professional nib, meaning it requires lots of flex dexterity and skills to properly use this nib and not to damage it. Capable of the thinnest lines a fountain nib can produce. The combination of these flex attributes makes this nib an ultra rare, highly sought out, and extremely valuable nibs. This pen is in near mint condition. Perfect chasing. Very lustrous black rubber. Perfect barrel imprints. Perfect trim with zero brassing. This pen has hardly been used in its lifetime. If it were not for a small bent in the lever box, it would be graded as in Mint condition. Lever filler. Pen box included with this offering. Pen box is made out of cardboard and is in fairly great condition other than some scuffs in the outer corners. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Pen W863 - Waterman 12 PSF - $640
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, Canada, 1910s
Wet Noodle BB Stub Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Excellent Color: Very Good
Nib condition: Very Good Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle BB Stub Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $640
COMMENTS: Waterman 12 PSF pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipped cap. The 12 PSF is the predecessor model to the iconic Waterman 52 manufactured almost a decade later. Fitted with a Waterman Ideal New York #2 wet noodle BB stub nib. When not flexed, this nib produces BB lines in the down strokes and fine horizontal lines. When flexed, this nib produces BBB/BBBB lines in the down strokes and fine horizontal lines. Professionally adjusted nib, smooth and capable of writing at any speed when not flex. This is a very early produced nib with different font in the nib imprint. The color is graded as very good due to some discoloration in the black hard rubber. The nib is also made as in very good condition due to some scratches on its upper area closer to the tines. Trim is in great condition with no brassing. Threads are also in fantastic condition. Lever filler. New sac. Made in Canada in the 1910s.
Nib condition: Very Good Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle BB Stub Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $640
COMMENTS: Waterman 12 PSF pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipped cap. The 12 PSF is the predecessor model to the iconic Waterman 52 manufactured almost a decade later. Fitted with a Waterman Ideal New York #2 wet noodle BB stub nib. When not flexed, this nib produces BB lines in the down strokes and fine horizontal lines. When flexed, this nib produces BBB/BBBB lines in the down strokes and fine horizontal lines. Professionally adjusted nib, smooth and capable of writing at any speed when not flex. This is a very early produced nib with different font in the nib imprint. The color is graded as very good due to some discoloration in the black hard rubber. The nib is also made as in very good condition due to some scratches on its upper area closer to the tines. Trim is in great condition with no brassing. Threads are also in fantastic condition. Lever filler. New sac. Made in Canada in the 1910s.
SPENCERIAN & COPPERPLATE !!!
Pen W903 – Waterman 52 1/2 - $695
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, USA, Pen Box, 1920s
Medium Flex XXXF-BB, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Good Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex XXXF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $695
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2 pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Slim profile pen body. Clipped cap version. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib that writes a triple extra fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, capable of producing the thinnest lines a flex nib in a fountain nib can make, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. These attributes make this nib a highly desirable and a valuable one. Chasing and barrel imprints are in near mint condition. With the exception of the clip, nickel trim is in outstanding condition. Clip has significant brassing. If it were not for this single cosmetic blemish, this pen would be graded as in near mint condition. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex XXXF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $695
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2 pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Slim profile pen body. Clipped cap version. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib that writes a triple extra fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, capable of producing the thinnest lines a flex nib in a fountain nib can make, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. These attributes make this nib a highly desirable and a valuable one. Chasing and barrel imprints are in near mint condition. With the exception of the clip, nickel trim is in outstanding condition. Clip has significant brassing. If it were not for this single cosmetic blemish, this pen would be graded as in near mint condition. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Pen W904 - Waterman 52 - $360
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, USA, 1920s
Superflex M-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 M-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $360
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 fountain pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipped cap. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a medium to double broad line. Smooth nib. Capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Nib tipping has a very rounded shape, making it an ideal nib to someone new to flexible writing, someone who writes extremely fast, or to an over writer. Nice exterior color (has been reblackened). Faint chasing and barrel imprints. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib Condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex M-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $360
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 fountain pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipped cap. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a medium to double broad line. Smooth nib. Capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Nib tipping has a very rounded shape, making it an ideal nib to someone new to flexible writing, someone who writes extremely fast, or to an over writer. Nice exterior color (has been reblackened). Faint chasing and barrel imprints. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Pen W905 – Waterman 12 1/2 PSF - SOLD
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, Clipless, USA, 1910s
Wet Noodle B-BBBB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Excellent Color: Very Good
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle B-BBBB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Waterman 12 1/2 PSF pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipless cap (from the factory). The 12 1/2 PSF was the predecessor of the 52 1/2 model. PSF stands for Personal Self-Filler. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal New York #2 wet noodle nib that writes a broad to quadruple broad line (monster lines). Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This nib has the very slim and long tines. In my flexibility scale from zero to 100, this nib is rated at 100. Likewise, in my responsiveness scale from zero to 10, this nib is rated at 10. The combination of these attributes make this nib an ultra rare, a highly desirable and a highly valuable flex nib for the serious flex writer. Very good exterior color. Excellent chasing, barrel imprints, and nickel trim. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the late 1910s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle B-BBBB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Waterman 12 1/2 PSF pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipless cap (from the factory). The 12 1/2 PSF was the predecessor of the 52 1/2 model. PSF stands for Personal Self-Filler. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal New York #2 wet noodle nib that writes a broad to quadruple broad line (monster lines). Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This nib has the very slim and long tines. In my flexibility scale from zero to 100, this nib is rated at 100. Likewise, in my responsiveness scale from zero to 10, this nib is rated at 10. The combination of these attributes make this nib an ultra rare, a highly desirable and a highly valuable flex nib for the serious flex writer. Very good exterior color. Excellent chasing, barrel imprints, and nickel trim. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the late 1910s.
Pen W906 – Waterman 52V - SOLD
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim Military Clip, USA c.1920
Superflex F-BBB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Very Good Color: Very Good
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex F-BBB Imprints: No Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Waterman 52V in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipped cap with military clip. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a fine to triple broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Iridium tipping is very rounded, making it an ideal nib for an over writer, to someone who writes extremely fast or to someone new to flex writing. Good exterior color with good barrel imprints. Good chasing. Clip has some tarnish and it is slightly sprung. Lever filler mechanism. New sac. Made in USA circa 1920.
Pen W864 - Waterman 52 1/2 - $450
Smooth Black Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, Gold Ornate Band, USA, 1920s
Wet Noodle BB Stub 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: Wet Noodle BB Stub Imprints: No Length: 5 1/8”
PRICE: $450
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2 fountain pen in smooth black hard rubber and gold trim. Ornate gold band on the barrel. Clipless cap version, from the factory. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle BB stub nib. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth, capable of writing at speed when not flexed ... this is a highly desirable and very valuable vintage superflex nib. The exterior of this pen has been reblackened and displays very nice color. Good barrel imprints. Lever box has a tiny spot of brassing, otherwise it is very clean. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle BB Stub Imprints: No Length: 5 1/8”
PRICE: $450
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2 fountain pen in smooth black hard rubber and gold trim. Ornate gold band on the barrel. Clipless cap version, from the factory. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle BB stub nib. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth, capable of writing at speed when not flexed ... this is a highly desirable and very valuable vintage superflex nib. The exterior of this pen has been reblackened and displays very nice color. Good barrel imprints. Lever box has a tiny spot of brassing, otherwise it is very clean. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
USER GRADE PEN BODY !!!
Pen W907 – Waterman 0552 - SOLD
BHR with Gold-Filled Filigree Overlay, USA, 1920s
Superflex F-BB; Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: User Grade Metal: User Grade Color: User Grade
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: User Grade Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: This offering is for a user grade pen body fitted with a wonderful vintage Waterman 14k flexible nib ... Waterman 0554 in smooth black hard rubber with a gold-filled filigree overlay. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Pen body is marked as a user grade due to the following issues: Cracked barrel by its threaded area, missing clip, and gold plating losses in the filigree overlay. The value of the nib, the lever box, and the professional installation of the flex nib onto that pen body is higher than its selling price. Ideal offering for someone on a limited budget who is looking for a true vintage flexible nib. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: User Grade Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: This offering is for a user grade pen body fitted with a wonderful vintage Waterman 14k flexible nib ... Waterman 0554 in smooth black hard rubber with a gold-filled filigree overlay. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Pen body is marked as a user grade due to the following issues: Cracked barrel by its threaded area, missing clip, and gold plating losses in the filigree overlay. The value of the nib, the lever box, and the professional installation of the flex nib onto that pen body is higher than its selling price. Ideal offering for someone on a limited budget who is looking for a true vintage flexible nib. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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Copyright notice: All photographs, written descriptions, flex nib specification, and content appearing in this website are the property of Mauricio Aguilar. They are protected by U.S. copyright laws, and are not to be downloaded or reproduced in any way without the written permission of Mauricio Aguilar. Buying an item does not entitle the buyer to use the photographs, the written description and the flex nib specification information.
