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VERY RARE!!!
Pen W270 – Waterman Taperite W2 - $260 SOLD
Black, Dual Tone Cap, Made in India
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Fine, Firm Imprints: No Length: 5 1/8”
PRICE: $260 SOLD
COMMENTS: A very rareWaterman pen …. This is a Waterman pen made in India. It has most of the features of a Taperite model from the 1940s. However, the end cap has a domed shaped black jewel, instead of being metal and integrated as part of the cap/clip. Its feed has diagonal ribs instead of the classic spoon feed present in Waterman pens from this era. Imprinted on the barrel is “ Waterman - Made in India – W2”. There are records indicating the Waterman Pen Company manufactured pen in India. This was done through a license granted to Mhatre Pens & Plastics, an Indian pen manufacturer in Mumbai, India. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 Rigid nib that writes a firm fine line. Smooth writer. The cap has some wear in its exterior. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in India.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Fine, Firm Imprints: No Length: 5 1/8”
PRICE: $260 SOLD
COMMENTS: A very rareWaterman pen …. This is a Waterman pen made in India. It has most of the features of a Taperite model from the 1940s. However, the end cap has a domed shaped black jewel, instead of being metal and integrated as part of the cap/clip. Its feed has diagonal ribs instead of the classic spoon feed present in Waterman pens from this era. Imprinted on the barrel is “ Waterman - Made in India – W2”. There are records indicating the Waterman Pen Company manufactured pen in India. This was done through a license granted to Mhatre Pens & Plastics, an Indian pen manufacturer in Mumbai, India. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 Rigid nib that writes a firm fine line. Smooth writer. The cap has some wear in its exterior. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in India.
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Pen W332 – Waterman Taperite - $80
Blue, Dual Tone Cap, USA, 1940s
Slight Flex F-B Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Good Metal: Excellent Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: N/A Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Slight Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $80
COMMENTS: Waterman Taperite in blue color. Dual Tone cap. Fitted with a 14K Waterman slight flex nib that writes a fine to broad line. Smooth writer, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Strong imprint on the barrel. The barrel has a couple of hairlines which have been sealed (reflected on the price). Otherwise, this is a very clean pen in a very attractive color. This would be a great starter pen for someone wanting to venture into flexible writing with a low budget. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1940s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: N/A Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Slight Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $80
COMMENTS: Waterman Taperite in blue color. Dual Tone cap. Fitted with a 14K Waterman slight flex nib that writes a fine to broad line. Smooth writer, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Strong imprint on the barrel. The barrel has a couple of hairlines which have been sealed (reflected on the price). Otherwise, this is a very clean pen in a very attractive color. This would be a great starter pen for someone wanting to venture into flexible writing with a low budget. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1940s.
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Pen W333 – Waterman Taperite Set - $125
Dark Grey, Dual Tone Caps, Box, USA, 1940s
Slight/Medium Flex F-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: N/A Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Slight/Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 5/8”
PRICE: $125
COMMENTS: Waterman Taperite in dark grey and dual tone cap. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal slight/medium flex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Ultra smooth writer, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The clip has some brassing. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen and would be a great option for someone venturing into flexible writing with a lower budget. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1940s.
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: N/A Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Slight/Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 5/8”
PRICE: $125
COMMENTS: Waterman Taperite in dark grey and dual tone cap. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal slight/medium flex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Ultra smooth writer, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The clip has some brassing. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen and would be a great option for someone venturing into flexible writing with a lower budget. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1940s.
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Pen W296 – Waterman Taperite - $120
Black with Dual Tone Cap, USA, 1940s
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Excellent Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: N/A Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Medium, Springy Imprints: Yes Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $120
COMMENTS: Waterman Taperite in blue with dual tone cap. Fitted with a 14K Waterman nib that writes a medium line in width. This nib has some nice springiness to it, allowing for some little flair and more fun to write than a regular firm nib. Ultra smooth nib. Strong imprint on the barrel and a very clean pen. Name professionally engraved on the barrel. Lever filler. new sac. Made in USA in 1940s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: N/A Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Medium, Springy Imprints: Yes Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $120
COMMENTS: Waterman Taperite in blue with dual tone cap. Fitted with a 14K Waterman nib that writes a medium line in width. This nib has some nice springiness to it, allowing for some little flair and more fun to write than a regular firm nib. Ultra smooth nib. Strong imprint on the barrel and a very clean pen. Name professionally engraved on the barrel. Lever filler. new sac. Made in USA in 1940s.
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Pen W334 – Waterman “Nurse” Pen Set - $260
Pearl Celluloid, Gold Trim, Canada, 1940s
Fountain Pen, Thermometer Holder, White Leather Case
Superflex F-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Thermometer Holder, Opened
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Diamine Amber ink
Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Very Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Very Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $260
COMMENTS: Waterman “Nurse” pen set in pearl celluloid and gold trim. This pen set includes the fountain pen, thermometer holder and the original Waterman pen case in white leather. Fitted with a Waterman Ideal 2A superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Smooth writing nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This is a very clean pen set. Most of these nurse pens have lots of discoloration. The discoloration in this set is minimal. Little brassing on the trim. Leather pen case is also in fairly good condition and with minor wear. Lever filler. New silicone sac installed. The thermometer holder is fully operational. Its cap comes off the barrel and snaps back in place tightly. Leather pen case included in this offering. Made in Canada in the 1940s.
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Pen W297 – Waterman Taperite - $175 SOLD
Blue Striped Celluloid, Gold Trim, USA, 1940s
Super Flex F-BB, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Super Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $175 SOLD
COMMENTS: Waterman Taperite in blue striped celluloid and gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman super flex nib that writes a fine (border line with an extra fine) to broad line. Ultra smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This is a wonderful flexible nib with lots of responsiveness, not the typical nib in pens produced by Waterman in the 1940s. Strong imprint on the barrel. Slight wear on the threads and some plating loss on the trim. Otherwise, a very clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1940s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Super Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $175 SOLD
COMMENTS: Waterman Taperite in blue striped celluloid and gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman super flex nib that writes a fine (border line with an extra fine) to broad line. Ultra smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This is a wonderful flexible nib with lots of responsiveness, not the typical nib in pens produced by Waterman in the 1940s. Strong imprint on the barrel. Slight wear on the threads and some plating loss on the trim. Otherwise, a very clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1940s.
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Pen W299 – Waterman Taperite - $150 SOLD
Grey Striped Celluloid, Gold Trim, USA, 1940s
Medium Flex XF-BB, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Writing sample done with Diamine Grey ink
Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Excellent Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Medium Flex XF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $150 SOLD
COMMENTS: Waterman Taperite in grey striped celluloid and gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib that writes an extra fine to broad line. Smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. A very responsive nib as well. This is a great and clean vintage Waterman pen with a nice vintage flexible nib, ideal for someone venturing into vintage flexible writing. Strong imprint on the barrel and an overall clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1940s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Medium Flex XF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $150 SOLD
COMMENTS: Waterman Taperite in grey striped celluloid and gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib that writes an extra fine to broad line. Smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. A very responsive nib as well. This is a great and clean vintage Waterman pen with a nice vintage flexible nib, ideal for someone venturing into vintage flexible writing. Strong imprint on the barrel and an overall clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1940s.
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Pen W161 – Waterman Taperite - $50
Black with Steel Cap, Semi-Hooded Nib, USA, 1940s
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Overall Grade: Good Metal: Good Color: Very Good
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: N/A Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Medium, Firm Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $50
COMMENTS: Waterman Taperite in black plastic with a steel cap. Fitted with a semi-hooded 14K Waterman nib that writes a medium line. This was Waterman’s attempt to compete with the iconic Parker 51 pen that was dominating the pen market for innovation in the 1940s. Strong imprint on the barrel. Cap is a little loose on the barrel. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1940s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: N/A Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Medium, Firm Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $50
COMMENTS: Waterman Taperite in black plastic with a steel cap. Fitted with a semi-hooded 14K Waterman nib that writes a medium line. This was Waterman’s attempt to compete with the iconic Parker 51 pen that was dominating the pen market for innovation in the 1940s. Strong imprint on the barrel. Cap is a little loose on the barrel. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1940s.
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Pen W327 – Waterman Exclusive - $140
Striated Silver, Gold trim, France, 1980s, Near Mint
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Overall Grade: Near Mint Metal: Near Mint Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: Near Mint
Nib Type: Medium Imprints: None Length: 5 5/8”
PRICE: $240
COMMENTS: Waterman Exclusive in striated silver with gold trim. Slim profile pen. Fitted with an 18K Waterman Ideal Paris nib that has an ultra smooth medium line. Firm nib. This pen is in near mint condition and it has seen very little use. Cartridge converter filling mechanism. Converted included. Made in France in the 1980s.
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: Near Mint
Nib Type: Medium Imprints: None Length: 5 5/8”
PRICE: $240
COMMENTS: Waterman Exclusive in striated silver with gold trim. Slim profile pen. Fitted with an 18K Waterman Ideal Paris nib that has an ultra smooth medium line. Firm nib. This pen is in near mint condition and it has seen very little use. Cartridge converter filling mechanism. Converted included. Made in France in the 1980s.
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Copyright notice: All photographs, written descriptions, and flex nib specification information 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.
