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Shannon

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I'm a sucker for hooded nibs. And my heart belongs to Waterman. Put the two together and....

 

I ran across this Flash and had to have it. But I can't find too much info about these pens. I'm assuming made in the late 60s/early 70s. Anything else?

 

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My fingers are always inky and I'm always looking for something new.  Interested in trading?  Contact me!

 

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I believe that is a Stateleigh ??
I have never owned one however I do have two of the Citation versions in my sundries drawer.
I have never used them as they are not good cosmetically but the write very well and even display a slight amount of flex.
My Parkers of the 51 , 61, 65, are like nails in comparison.
You have reminded me that I must weed out my collection
Thank you .... I think?
Dave

PS Richard Binder has a good page on these Watermans

 

Second thoughts the cap is wrong and the barrel end shape so this is more likely to be one of those French made models from around 1960

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