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Im on the market for a Waterman Expert and am wondering if theres any consensus as to which model is preferred, Expert I or Expert II? I think Im familiar enough with their deiffernces (II is heavier, made from brass, nib on II is different). Is one version considered a better performer than the other?

 

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I really enjoy all of the Expert models and I couldn't tell you that I have a preference. The nib on the original Expert series looks pretty bad ass!

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I like the Expert I - the nib with its rectangular cut-out is engagingly odd, the pens balance nicely, they just seem a cut above the later version. But that's personal preference. I don't think anyone would tell you they're better pens or cost more.

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Thanks for the replyany sense on how the fine and medium nibs compare? I had a Waterman Phileas fine and still have a mediumI find the Phileas fine a bit too fine for my desire and the medium a bit too thick, so I am wondering where the Expert lands on this spectrum.

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Expert Version 1 nibs seems to have a corrosion problem according to our resident expert "Force". I remember him mentioning this before.

 

A F is not as fine as a Japanese fine, but is more like most European F nibs. They will be very similar in nib tip width to your Phileas nibs.

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I like the Expert II EF nibs. I put two in Laureat IIs. Great nibs.

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Corrosion can be a problem for the Expert II nib as well. Ask me how I know. :rolleyes:

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I take it that you realise that the version currently in the shops is the Expert III ?

 

 

 

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I prefer the Mk1 but yes the nib is prone to corrosion. It's a shame and reminds me of the gold rings on the nib end of the Man 100 and 200 which also damage far too easily. Having said that, it is relatively cheap to find donor pens in unfashionable colours and replace the said corroded parts. I have even put my hand to rubbing down a Mk1 nib and re plating to some success.

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I take it that you realise that the version currently in the shops is the Expert III ?

 

 

 

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with the added advantage the Mk III's have stainless steel nibs.

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Hello Newbie here.
I have three Expert MK1's, 1 fine, 2 Med. one of which has a small bit of corrosion. Fortunately, it does not seem to affect the flow of ink. I do tend to use inks that are 'gentle' in them. Not sure if that makes any difference. Love their feel, the fine has a tiny bit more feedback, but that suits me, well, fine

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