{"product_id":"1940-transparent-red-waterman-100-hundred-year-14k-stub-nib-fountain-pen-restored","title":"1940 TRANSPARENT RED WATERMAN 100 HUNDRED YEAR 14K STUB NIB FOUNTAIN PEN RESTORED","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, we are pleased to offer this scarce, restored 1940 Waterman Hundred Year Fountain Pen in striking Transparent Red Lucite, fitted with its original 14K solid gold Waterman Stub nib. This is a second-year example of Waterman's celebrated Hundred Year series, featuring the distinctive ribbed cap and barrel, beautifully preserved gold-filled trim, fitted with a factory Stub nib. Thoroughly restored with a new latex sac, this vintage Waterman is in excellent working condition and ready to write.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterman introduced the Hundred Year Fountain Pen in 1939, marking the company's centennial with a writing instrument designed to celebrate its long-standing reputation for quality and innovation. First-year examples featured a distinctive over-the-top cap clip, while subsequent production adopted the more familiar conventional clip configuration seen here. The earliest pens were manufactured from Lucite, with Waterman later returning to celluloid for subsequent production. This example represents the desirable second-year configuration, retaining the beautiful transparent Red Lucite construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vibrant Transparent Red Lucite is particularly eye-catching, with the ribbed pattern extending along both the cap and barrel and creating wonderful depth and visual character. The gold-filled barrel band is clean and securely fitted, complementing the gold-filled clip and Ideal lever-box assembly. The original cap imprint remains seen with the naked eye and reads “WATERMAN'S MADE IN CANADA HUNDRED YEAR PEN.” The Waterman's portion of the imprint is somewhat light in spots, although the complete imprint remains present. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen has been completely disassembled and serviced. The nib, feed, and section were ultrasonically cleaned, while the interior of the cap and barrel were carefully hand-cleaned. The original rubber sac was replaced with a new latex sac, and the filling mechanism was cleaned, lubricated, and tested with water. The lever operates smoothly and crisply, and the pen fills properly. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe gold-filled trim have been carefully cleaned and polished, retaining a brilliant appearance without noticeable brassing.The exterior of the Lucite has been cleaned, buffed, and polished, restoring a handsome finish while preserving its original character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent overall. The cap and barrel threads are in excellent condition, with the cap securing firmly and properly. There are no personalizations or monograms. There is some crazing visible on the inside of the inner cap, and towards the upper area of the cap, a condition commonly encountered with these Red Lucite examples; importantly, the cap remains solid and presents very well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow for the real attraction: the original 14K solid gold Waterman Hundred Year Stub nib. The nib has an actual tipping measurement of approximately 1.30mm when measured with digital calipers, equivalent to a Double Broad-sized tipping profile. However, its writing performance is where this nib truly distinguishes itself. The actual writing sample, produced using this very pen after dipping the nib in Pelikan Royal Blue ink, demonstrates remarkable line variation. Horizontal strokes measure approximately .34mm, while vertical strokes expand to an impressive 1.56mm with medium to firm pressure. The result is a beautifully expressive writing character, offering dramatic contrast between fine horizontal strokes and broad, substantial downstrokes. The nib writes smoothly and provides a wonderful opportunity to experience the distinctive character of a vintage Waterman Stub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Standard-size Waterman Hundred Year Fountain Pen, measuring 5 1\/8 inches capped and 6 1\/8 inches posted, with a weight of .56 ounces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding a desirable second-year Waterman Hundred Year in Transparent Red Lucite is an opportunity in itself, and the addition of its original 14K Stub nib makes this an especially appealing example. Beautifully restored, mechanically sound, and offering exceptional writing character, this is a distinctive vintage Waterman that deserves consideration from collectors of the Hundred Year series and enthusiasts of expressive vintage nibs. It is ready to be enjoyed and appreciated by its next owner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Digger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49388588597556,"sku":null,"price":703.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1862\/4123\/files\/1940WatermanRedTransparent100YearFountainPen1.jpg?v=1794606722","url":"https:\/\/antiquedigger.com\/en-ca\/products\/1940-transparent-red-waterman-100-hundred-year-14k-stub-nib-fountain-pen-restored","provider":"Antique Digger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}