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Waterman Expert vs Hemisphere... I got an Expert II !!!!!!


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I know this has been asked before, but I would like to know more opinion. I do not have any of this ones. But I would like to know the differences between Hemisphere and Expert I, II, and III. I would like to buy one of them, but I do not know them enough to make a decision. Thanks!

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I have many Hemisphere pens, and Expert I, II, III, all with steel nibs. Expert have quality issues occasionally, while the performance of Hemisphere is always consistant and magic... to me.

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I have the Expert III in dark red. I love the color and looks of the pen. It writes smoothly. I’m glad you got yours and like it. 

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Yes, I like the flighter style. There were other possibilities, cheaper than this one, but i preferred this one. I payed only 50 euros, so I am also happy with the purchase.

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Experts are kinda expensive and that cap ring is pretty tacky... 

I have two nos hemispheres bought for $10 each and they are flawless, it doesn't get better than this. 

 

Go ahead and also have a look at the Emblem as well. 

 

Edit: had a look on the waterman pen shop, the new Expert looks nice but it's pretty expensive, however being a waterman I am dead sure the nib is great(so is the hemisphere nib) and i think it's a slighter larger pen if that's a plus to you. 

 

Maybe you can order a new Expert and then look around for an used Hemisphere as well, they are really not hard to come by.

 

 

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Thank you for the comments.

 

Yes, Expert is expensive, but in the second hand market I could get two at good prices. I am enjoying them.

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