Possibly A Grieshaber Pen

[shalitha33]

This pen is possibly a Grieshaber but pen it self doesn't have any identifiable marks on it. It currently has a Grieshaber Chicago No 2 nib on it (nib is not original to the pen). Small band of scroll-work on it was used by the its previous owner to identify the brand. Feed looks almost like a waterman feeds but slightly different shape and a lot shallower cutouts on the side, I was not able to take the feed out unfortunately.

 

 

Barrel and section is almost the same size as a waterman 12 but is slightly slimmer, Threads are also slightly different.

 

 

Does any one know much about these pens ? I'm assuming they are around the same age as the waterman 12. I don't have its original cap. I am using a waterman 12 cap (version without the clip or the ring) which does fit in to this pen nicely.

Edited June 17, 2019 by shalitha33

[sidthecat]

Whatever it is, it's a beauty and Grieshaber nibs are not to be despised. How does it write?

[shalitha33]

Sadly this is in the pile that needs re-tipping and is in my low priority queue . Nib is OK, its just like a waterman. Nothing wrong with it. Nothing special either. It flexes a bit, fairly easy to write, not too dry or not too wet.

 

 

I probably should get this re-tipped. Feed however takes a little while to start up. I tend to screw the barrel upright till the last 2 rounds of threads and then turn it downwards in to the ink bottle for the last few rounds. Just to push a drop or two down the feed. Once it starts to write, it writes without much trouble.

 

 

Feed is sort of like a waterman but the two cut-outs to the side of the feed is very very shallow. It is there, but only just. Feathering in the photo is not the fault of the pen , but rather the fault of the paper. Sorry about that. Also please excuse my terrible writing.

Edited June 20, 2019 by shalitha33

[AlainD]

Hi,

This pen is for sure a Grieshaber. No doubt