Wearever Pacemaker C1954-1960

[PenHero]

Hi, folks!

This is a lesser known Wearever pen with a better known Wearever name, the c1954-1960 Pacemaker.

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There exists counter top ephemera, trademark information and packaging that confirms the name and features of this late and possibly last use of the Wearever Pacemaker name on a fountain pen. Some pens have a barrel imprint that has the Pacemaker name. The pen features "Replace-A-Point" nib / feed units, trademarked January 31, 1954, that unscrew, similar to an Esterbrook pen, and offered in extra fine, flexible fine, medium flexible, medium firm, broad and steno. The stainless steel nib does away with the silly overfeed of the Pennant, but retains the C-flow clear feed. Notable quality differences from other Wearever pens include an all metal cap in what looks like brushed steel topped with a metal cap top and a metal trim ring that actually closes flush when the cap is screwed on. These Pacemakers were offered in red, blue, gray and green, based on known examples, and sold for $1.95.

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Jim Mamoulides

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[Zookie]

Your pens are in beautiful condition!

All the Wearevers I find locally are in serious need of repair, or worse yet, warped and good for parts only

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[PenHero]

Your pens are in beautiful condition!

All the Wearevers I find locally are in serious need of repair, or worse yet, warped and good for parts only

 

I've had the good fortune of people knowing that I'm interested in pens in top condition and they somehow show up at my doorstep! Many of those are on loan from other collectors so I can photograph them. I've been through quite a few beaters myself, though!

[Zookie]

I've been looking for some "Taperite" types. Have you ever done an article on these? They seem to be pretty rare.

Edited May 2, 2017 by Zookie

[PenHero]

Wearever made a couple of pens that have similar design traits as the Waterman Taperite. The c1951 Pioneer is a knockoff of the c1949 Waterman Citation. Other pens just copied the tapered section, such as the Triboro, a bullet shaped pen, and a pen I don't know the name of but looks like a Pennant with a tapered section. I've seen the first two but not the third. Yes, I have plans for articles on each.

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

This is a Wearever Pacemaker lever fill fountain pen and pencil set in red c. 1954-1960. This 5 5/16 inch long example has no barrel stamping, though many do, and features a flexible fine "Replace-A-Point" stainless steel nib stamped FLEXFINE and WEAREVER and 8362 USA and the clear C-flow feed. The nib unit name was trademarked January 31, 1954, and they unscrew, similar to an Esterbrook nib unit, and were offered in extra fine, flexible fine, medium flexible, medium firm, broad and steno. The all metal cap appears to be brushed steel topped with a metal cap top and WEAREVER stamped clip. The section has a metal trim ring that closes flush when the cap is screwed on, a quality feature unusual for this brand. They were offered in red, blue, gray and green, based on known examples, and sold for $1.95. Sets with matching twist action pencils were also offered. Note the pencil has the Pacemaker stamping on the barrel.

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Thanks!

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

This is a Wearever Pacemaker lever fill fountain pen in green c. 1954-1960. This 5 5/16 inch long example has WEAREVER "Pacemaker" over NORTH BERGEN N.J. over U.S.A. stamped on the barrel. It features a flexible medium "Replace-A-Point" stainless steel nib stamped MED-FLX and WEAREVER and R43 USA and the clear C-flow feed. The nib unit name was trademarked January 31, 1954, and they unscrew, similar to an Esterbrook nib unit, and were offered in extra fine, flexible fine, medium flexible, medium firm, broad and steno. The all metal cap appears to be brushed steel topped with a metal cap top and WEAREVER stamped clip. The section has a metal trim ring that closes flush when the cap is screwed on, a quality feature unusual for this brand. They were offered in red, blue, gray and green, based on known examples, and sold for $1.95. Sets with matching twist action pencils were also offered. Note this example still has the price sticker on the cap.

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[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

 

This is a Wearever Pacemaker lever fill fountain pen in black c. 1954-1960. This 5 5/16 inch long example has WEAREVER "Pacemaker" over NORTH BERGEN N.J. over U.S.A. stamped on the barrel. It features a flexible medium "Replace-A-Point" stainless steel nib stamped BROAD and WEAREVER and R44 USA and the clear C-flow feed. The nib unit name was trademarked January 31, 1954, and they unscrew, similar to an Esterbrook nib unit, and were offered in extra fine, flexible fine, medium flexible, medium firm, broad and steno. The all metal cap appears to be brushed steel topped with a metal cap top and WEAREVER stamped clip. The section has a metal trim ring that closes flush when the cap is screwed on, a quality feature unusual for this brand. They were offered in red, blue, gray and green, based on known examples, and sold for $1.95. Sets with matching twist action pencils were also offered. Note this example still has the price sticker on the cap and includes the original single pen box.

 

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Thanks!

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

 

I actually found another one of these sets and photograped it. For those who want to know, I inked it and the sac is very pliable and fills full. The nib may be marked flexible, but it's actually very firm.

 

This is a Wearever Pacemaker lever fill fountain pen and pencil set in red c. 1954-1960. This 5 5/16 inch long example has WEAREVER "Pacemaker" over NORTH BERGEN N.J. over U.S.A. stamped on the barrel, and features a flexible fine "Replace-A-Point" stainless steel nib stamped FLEXFINE and WEAREVER and 8362 USA and the clear C-flow feed. The nib unit name was trademarked January 31, 1954, and they unscrew, similar to an Esterbrook nib unit, and were offered in extra fine, flexible fine, medium flexible, medium firm, broad and steno. The all metal cap appears to be brushed steel topped with a metal cap top and WEAREVER stamped clip. The section has a metal trim ring that closes flush when the cap is screwed on, a quality feature unusual for this brand. They were offered in red, blue, gray and green, based on known examples, and sold for $1.95. Sets with matching twist action pencils were also offered.

 

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Thanks!