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Ste_S

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Interested in buying a Waterman Hemisphere, but have a few questions

 

1. I've heard the lacquer finishes aren't particularly resilliant is that true ? The deluxe white lacquer with Palladium cap pen has taken my eye, but concerned the white lacquer will look tatty if not very durable

 

2. Hovering between a Medium and a Broad nib, normally prefer a good western medium, rather than the finer japanese nibs. What are the Hemisphere Medium and Broad nibs like ? I prefer a wetter pen to a dry pen

 

3. Does the pen take international standard converters/cartridges ? Or is it Waterman only ?

 

4. I've heard the Hemisphere takes the Kaweco nib/feed, is the Waterman nib/feed friction fit ?

 

Thanks !

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I've owned a Hemisphere for about 5 years and the red finish has held up with no problems at all. It's a fine point steel nib, so nothing very fancy. I had a hard time getting it to start when I first got it but after a good nib cleaning and a little adjustment it writes very smoothly. I've been using standard international cartridges with no problems.

 

I can't address your question about the nib though.

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Hi Ste_S

I don't have a broad nib in my Hemisphere but below is a comparison between the fine and medium nibs I do have. The pen has been in pretty much constant daily use at work and home for some 9 or 10 years so far without issue so I can vouch for its robustness and reliability. This is the stainless steel version.

 

The nib and feed are friction feed and can be pulled from the section without a great deal of effort, at least both of mine have been that way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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