Please Identify This Waterman

[Abner C. Kemp]

The pen was given to me and I can't seem to find a similar pen on the Waterman website. I don't think it is a very old model. The pen has a very interesting nib as the feed seems to be exposed. It is quite a smooth nib but I am guessing it is some kind of steel as it is definitely a nail. The nib has "M" marked on the underside of the feed denoting the nib size. I tried inking it up with a Jinhao converter but it was too large for the barrel -- I'm guessing I will need to purchase a Waterman converter. Any info would be much appreciated.

 

Thanks!!

Edited October 14, 2014 by Abner C. Kemp

[FedericoMedina]

Looks like a waterman laureate Or perhaps an expert

Edited October 14, 2014 by FedericoMedina

[JRH]

Expert, first version. Mid to late1990's. Nice pen and a good writer if carefully cleaned, flushed and tines aligned. Check for "baby bottom" if you are going to use.

[Left FPN]

Expert Series (version) 1.

[Abner C. Kemp]

Thanks guys!! I gave the pen a good cleaning with a bulb syringe. When I dipped it originally it seemed to write quite smoothly without skipping. It might be one of the most rigid nibs I've ever come across but seems like it could be a nice everyday note taker. Will the model take a standard waterman converter?? Thanks!!

[Left FPN]

Will the model take a standard waterman converter?? Thanks!!

Yes, but if possible get one of the earlier versions with the chrome plated collars.

 

Either of the top two and as shown here

 

Edited October 14, 2014 by Force

[mitto]

Waterman Expert mk 1 (late 80s to early 90s). And the original converter that the pen came fitted with is the one in the middle of the picture shown by Fergus above.

[MarneM]

A Waterman Expert was my first "nice" fountain pen. I hope you enjoy it! The nibs are definitely on the stiff side, but are usually pretty smooth and problem free. :-)

[georges zaslavsky]

Expert, first version. Mid to late1990's. Nice pen and a good writer if carefully cleaned, flushed and tines aligned. Check for "baby bottom" if you are going to use.

Its beveled nib makes of it a great writer and I prefer it to the 2nd and 3rd versions of the expert on which the snap cap over the long run tends to become loose and has some play

[mitto]

A great writer indeed. Yes , the later versions have , sometimes , the loose cap problems. I myself have this pen and I love it.