Waterman's
Emblem Pen (Hundred Year Pen successor)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Condition
Good (showing signs of plate wear/loss on the cap and barrel staining)
Estimated Value
$80 - $150 USD (depending on nib flexibility and cap restoration)
Era
Late 1940s (Post-WWII)
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Body Material
Lucite (Acrylic) / Metal
Trim Material
Gold-Plated/Lustrally Finish
Color / Pattern
Brown barrel with a gold-tone frosted metal cap
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Art Deco vertical block lettering 'WATERMANS' on a stepped clip
Barrel Shape
Tapered with a slight flare at the end
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Fine/Medium
Nib Type
Semi-Flex (Large #5 Nib)
Nib Condition
Good; appears aligned but may require polishing of the tines
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approx. 5.1 inches (130 mm) capped
Weight Estimate
Approx. 18-20 grams (balanced toward the cap when posted)
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Late 1940s (Post-WWII)
Country of Origin
USA/Canada
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good (showing signs of plate wear/loss on the cap and barrel staining)
Filling System Condition
Unknown (likely requires a new latex ink sac)
Estimated Value
$80 - $150 USD (depending on nib flexibility and cap restoration)
Special Features
Transition-era model featuring the large #5 nib from the Hundred Year Pen line
Ink Recommendations
Waterman Mysterious Blue or Serenity Blue (non-clogging pH neutral inks)
Care Recommendations
Avoid soaking the metal cap; replace the internal rubber sac before use to prevent leaking.
Interesting Facts
The Emblem Pen replaced the 'Hundred Year Pen' due to trademark issues but retained the same oversized nib and high-quality Lucite barrel.
Overall Assessment
A robust vintage workhorse with a highly desirable large gold nib, though the metal cap finish often shows significant wear over time.
User Notes
Waterman’s , size 5 waterman’s nib