Waterman
C/F (Cartridge/Filler)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Cartridge/Converter
Condition
Good vintage condition with minor micro-scratches and signs of wear on the body and trim.
Estimated Value
$50 - $150
Era
Vintage 1950s-1960s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Cartridge/Converter
Body Material
Plastic/Resin
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Black with wide gold cap band and gold-plated trim
Cap Type
Snap Cap
Clip Design
Art Deco style with WATERMAN'S embossed vertically on the clip
Barrel Shape
Cigar-Shaped / Tapered
Nib Details
Nib Material
18K Gold
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Inlaid Nib
Nib Condition
Good condition, smooth tipping intact, proper alignment.
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 135 mm capped, 120 mm uncapped, 150 mm posted; 11 mm diameter
Weight Estimate
Approximately 20 grams, well-balanced
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1950s-1960s
Country of Origin
France
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good vintage condition with minor micro-scratches and signs of wear on the body and trim.
Filling System Condition
Requires vintage Waterman C/F cartridges or a converted/refilled equivalent, as original proprietary cartridges are obsolete.
Estimated Value
$50 - $150
Special Features
Innovative inlaid nib design and pioneered the modern proprietary plastic ink cartridge system.
Ink Recommendations
Waterman Serenity Blue or Mysterious Blue (requires refilling vintage C/F cartridges or using a syringe to refill compatible containers)
Care Recommendations
Handle vintage proprietary cartridge systems with care; flush regularly with lukewarm water; do not use modern standard international cartridges as they will not fit.
Interesting Facts
The Waterman C/F (Cartridge/Filler), introduced in 1953, was one of the first commercially successful pens to use disposable plastic ink cartridges, revolutionizing the fountain pen industry.
Overall Assessment
A historically significant mid-century vintage pen from Waterman that represents a major technological shift towards cartridge-based convenience while maintaining classic elegance and an inlaid gold nib.