Wahl-Eversharp
Eversharp Skyline
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Condition
Good condition with some brassing on the gold-filled cap and minor scratches consistent with age
Estimated Value
100 - 250 USD
Era
Vintage 1940s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Body Material
Plastic / Celluloid with Gold-Filled Cap
Trim Material
Gold-Filled
Color / Pattern
Burgundy with Gold Cap
Cap Type
Slip Cap
Clip Design
Art Deco design integrated into the cap top with 'EVERSHARP' lettering
Barrel Shape
Tapered / Skyline design
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Flex
Nib Condition
Good, tines appear aligned with visible tipping, offering smooth semi-flexible writing
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 132 mm capped, 120 mm uncapped, 145 mm posted
Weight Estimate
Medium weight, balanced towards the rear
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1940s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good condition with some brassing on the gold-filled cap and minor scratches consistent with age
Filling System Condition
Requires restoration (sac replacement likely needed for full functionality)
Estimated Value
100 - 250 USD
Special Features
Designed by the legendary industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss during World War II
Ink Recommendations
Standard dye-based fountain pen inks such as Waterman Mysterious Blue or Parker Quink
Care Recommendations
Flush with lukewarm water, avoid harsh chemicals, and treat the lever mechanism and sac with care
Interesting Facts
The Skyline was one of the best-selling pens of the 1940s and its distinctive geometric shape was meant to evoke the look of modern locomotives and skyscrapers
Overall Assessment
A classic icon of 1940s American fountain pen design by Henry Dreyfuss, highly collectible and a joy to write with once restored