Nib Detectives.

[Actor-out-on-loan]

Dear Nib Detectives.

I was hoping someone could give me a clue about this Waterman's 52V's nib. I've seen a couple up close and personal, but never with ,what looks likes a patent date on the bottom of the feed. Any info would be brilliant, thanks.

Edited November 2, 2018 by Actor-out-on-loan

[sidthecat]

It's early, and looks like it would flex nicely. You might get a better answer on the Waterman Forum.

[PaulS]

You say this is a 51 nib, though the body looks to be a 52V (vest pocket) - I can't see the nib imprint clearly enough to read exactly what the wording says. Is it the figure below the words New York, that you're referring to?

 

Very few of my Waterman pens show any imprint on the smooth underside of the feed - one or two say MADE IN CANADA, and then I've a couple of which appear to be States made examples that show WATERMAN - PAT'D. OCT. 25 . 30 (but these last two digits aren't exactly clear).

Unfortunately, the Davis & Lehrer booklet doesn't seem to shed any light on patents.

 

I'd agree with sid - you'll get a better response from the Waterman sub forum.

Edited November 2, 2018 by PaulS

[Actor-out-on-loan]

Paul, it is in fact a 52V,

Sidthecat, it is pretty flexy, that was the main attraction for me.

 

Cheers

 

PS still a bit of a newbie, so if a moderator would be so kind, as to move this to a better forum, it would much appreciated.

[siamackz]

Ive had a few with patent dates on the feed. I presumed they were older pens in the series, and that after some time the imprints were discontinued. But this is just conjecture

[Actor-out-on-loan]

Siamackz, thanks fo the reply.

Yes, the little bit of research that I've been able to do dose indicate it to be a rather early model. It also has more flex than my other 52's. it's definitely in my top 5.