Is This An X-Pen?

[Snargle]

Not sure exactly what I got here. I was in a local antique mall and saw this Waterman fountain pen for a reasonable price, so I grabbed it. Now I'm not sure exactly what it is. I think it's a capillary filler (X-Pen maybe) but I haven't been able to find anything similar with an online search. If you experts could help me out, I'd appreciate it!

Size: 5.25" capped
Black plastic body and section

Lined chrome cap with gold clip and gold jewel with engraved "W"

Gold trim ring between section and body

Nib engraving: Waterman's 14 Cts, #3 Made in France"
Converter/Filler tube is brushed stainless steel with a small hinged gold "flap" at the back

 

 

 

[esteroids]

That's a converter you have, with a flag type filler. I'm not sure which variant of Jif, Flash or similar model this is.

Every X Pen I've seen proclaims its identity on the clip.

 

How does it write?

[Snargle]

I haven't filled it with ink yet...it's currently soaking in water. It seems pretty clean. Only a trace of ink coming out.

When you say flag type filler, what does that mean? Is the the little tab like a lever that squeezes a sac? If so, then the sac must be ossified since the little tab barely moves. Does the steel shell around the sac remove easily so I can replace the sac?

[Snargle]

OK, some follow-up. It appears to be a Waterman Masterpiece with a JIF Matic Filling System. The little tab acts as a lever against a pressure bar which compresses a sac inside the steel protector. Now to figure out how to remove the steel shell and get at the sac without messing things up too badly. Any ideas or suggestions?

[konis]

Yes - it is a model Waterman Masterpiece.

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regards

[Left FPN]

I very much suspect the cartridge/converter is bonded in on these models.

 

Again see my posts to this topic...https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/267646-watermans-ideal-repair-advice/

Edited June 7, 2014 by Force

[Snargle]

How does it write?

I just dipped it and tried a few lines...it's on the EF side of Fine, but writes smoothly with acceptable feedback. The nib is fairly soft and gives some line variation with a little pressure. Not a flex nib, but still decent. If I can get it working again, it'll be a nice addition to my rotation. I've contacted Danny Fudge to see if he can replace the sac. If not, I may have to resort to some kind of hack (e.g., saw off the converter and turn it into a bulb filler).

[Snargle]

A follow-up:

 

I contacted Danny Fudge and he wanted nothing to do with it (rightfully so!). There was no way the converter/filler was going to come off in one piece. I ended up sawing it off, leaving about 3/8" of the metal tube still sticking out the back of the section. I shellacked on a rubber sac and the pen is now working fine as an improvised bulb filler. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the sac stays on permanently...else I'll have ink-stained crossed fingers!

[esteroids]

 

There it is! When someone asks me to name the finest, smoothest writing pen ever, I now have the answer!

[beanbag]

Bump this thread.

I also have this pen.

Did anybody ever figure out a non-destructive way to get the flag filler out?