Please Help With Identification And Repair Advice

[kbrede]

Hi, I purchased a new Waterman pen, pictured below, in 1993. The book that came with it has "Waterman Ideal" on the cover. Is that the model of the pen? I can't find any markings inside or outside the pen that would identify it's make or model.

Many years ago some ink dried on the left side of the gold plated nib. When wiping it off, some of the gold plating came off. Is there anyway to repair or replace this nib? I've googled around and haven't found anything definitive.

 

Any help or advice is apreciated.

Thanks,

Kent

 

[RMN]

Waterman Expert, 1st generation (current is 3d gen)

This nib is typical for the 1st generation, with the large breather hole.

 

These steel Waterman nibs do not take kindly to being left alone with ink residue on them for years.

 

I am not sure if a new nib is readily available.

 

You would have to search Ebay.

 

Sometimes there are offers for these nibs.

 

D.ick

[DJW1066]

I bought my Waterman Expert in 2007. I noticed the gold start coming off the nib in about 2012. When it began leaking in 2013 I accused the converter and replaced it, but the leaking continued.

 

So now the pen sits neglected, which is a shame because it's a very nice writer.

 

This past December the very helpful people at Wonder Pens in Toronto gave me contact information for someone to call at Waterman, to see if I can get it back in play. I'll wait 'till after the Christmas rush, and then give them a call to see what they can do.