8847 Watermans Hundred Year Pen in Dark Burgundy, Medium Flex FIVE STAR Nib.

Summary:

• Make and Model: Watermans Hundred Year Pen
• Origin: The pen was made in the USA around 1940.
• Finish: Dark Burgundy with gold filled trim.
• Overall Length: 130mm
• Filling Type: Lever Filler
• Nib: 14ct Gold, Medium Flex.
• Nib Rating: ***** (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

The Hundred Year Pen was the first Waterman pen to be made from the 'new' acrylic plastic which was termed Lucite by Du Pont. Acrylic turned out to be the best possible material for fountain pens due to its long term stability. Most of todays pens are made from Acrylic in one form or another.

This is the third generation Hundred Year Pen, so called because it offered the buyer a hundred year guarantee. It was a marketing ploy to compete with Sheaffers White Dot and Parkers Blue Diamond lifetime guarantees. The pen was the flagship of Watermans range at the time and they are now relatively rare.

This one is finished in Dark Burgundy and is in very good condition throughout with only minor wear marks and light scratches commensurate with use. The gold plating has survived well with some wear at the extremities.

The nib is a smooth Medium with a light flex.

The pen has been fully restored and now works perfectly.

Condition: Grade A  

Remember!

• Postage anywhere in the UK is free!
• All pens come with a 12 month warranty