I am a neophyte collector, and would greatly appreciate either an explanation of or direction to a good explanation of the relationship between nib/cap band color and nib width and flexibility on the vintage No. 7 Waterman pens.

this is from Glen Bowen's Collectible Fountain Pen copyright 1982

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I see that it is hard to read, so here is what it says

Red Standard A splendid correspondence point of medium flexibility. Suits most writers

Yellow Rounded The tip is ball shape. Writes smoothly on any paper in any direction. Fine for left-handed writers

Purple Stiff-Fine Makes thin clear lines and small figures. Ideal for accountants and Gregg short-hand

Pink Flexible-fine A smooth writing, fine point. So flexible it will shade at any angle. For Pitman shorthand

Blue Blunt an improved stub slightly oblique. Makes thick or thin characteristic stub stroke as desired

Green Rigid A durable stiff point of medium width. Best for carbon dopy work. Won't shade under pressure

Brown Fine A finely tapered point for general use. Writes smoothly, does not scratch

Hi. Here in Richard Binder site you can find very interesting informations.

http://www.richardspens.com/?page=ref_info..._nib_colors.htm

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Regards, Giuseppe

And here is a very informative post from Lion and Pen.

Waterman's color-nib chart

John

Here is another source of information

http://www.lionandpen.com/RAstyk/WatermanNumbers.html

Thanks to all who replied to my query - I now have plenty of reading material for my next trip.

I've been searching for a Yellow nib for a long time with no luck (lefty here). I've seen a couple, but the price was very high.