Manufacturer | Waterman |
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Brand | Waterman |
Item Weight | 1.12 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 6.89 x 1.58 x 2.76 inches |
Item model number | S0951940 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Stainless Steel and Gold |
Closure | Snap |
Grip Type | Knurled |
Material Type | Stainless Steel |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Point Type | Fine |
Ink Color | Blue |
Manufacturer Part Number | S0951940 |
Waterman Expert Fountain Pen, Stainless Steel with 23k Gold Trim, Fine Nib with Blue Ink Cartridge, Gift Box
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Brand | Waterman |
Writing Instrument Form | Fountain Pen |
Color | Stainless Steel and Gold |
Ink Color | Blue |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
About this item
- Nib material: Stainless Steel (fine gold-plated)
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Showcase signature Parisian style and elevate your working day with the Waterman Expert Fountain Pen
- Its rich, deep lacquer and fine craftsmanship reveal that beneath your executive persona stirs a creative spirit.
- Each luxury pen is crafted in France and presented in a premium Waterman gift box.
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The Heart of Parisian Elegance
For more than 130 years, Waterman has sought to marry innovation, design and excellence to produce some of the world’s most stylish and sophisticated writing instruments. With Waterman, each pen is unique. Each is a work of art and engineering that echoes the creative genius of founder Lewis Edson Waterman, inventor of the first reliable fountain pen. Since 1883, the timeless sensuality and distinction of the Waterman brand has assured its place at the heart of Parisian elegance and luxury.
Waterman | The Expert Collection
Redefine your writing experience
Elegant, inspired, stylish: the Waterman Expert Fountain pen is the apogee of fine writing instruments. Settle for nothing less than perfection with a pen that bridges the worlds of fashion and business, aesthetics and performance. From its exceptional cigar-shaped silhouette to its refined nib designed to execute each mark with clarity and precision, the Expert Fountain pen is a work of art and engineering that descends from a long line of Waterman classics. With a Waterman in hand, clients and colleagues will know you by your taste for sophistication.
- Hand-crafted and assembled in France
- Sophisticated design for high-precision writing
- Presented in luxury gift box
- Select from gold or chrome trim
Bring Parisian flair to your writing with your favorite finish.
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The BallpointSmooth as silk, precise as a scalpel. With the Waterman ballpoint nib, each line you produce is flawless, as elegant as the words you commit to paper. It never dries out, never bleeds, and never disappoints. For exceptional high-precision writing to mark your most significant moments. |
The RollerballRelish the purest traditions of liquid ink, while luxuriating in the effortless comfort and control of the rollerball nib. With the Waterman rollerball, each mark you make is distinctively yours—deliberate, intimate and immediate—enhanced by the creative finesse of a refined nib. |
The FountainThe finest in poetry, movement and design: this unique, streamlined nib provides you with a supple thrill as it glides smoothly across the paper, delivering bold lines and fluid curves with all the grace and authority of an aristocratic hand. Revel in the grandeur of the Waterman Fountain pen. |
How to Refill Your Fountain Pen
First, prepare your Waterman Fountain pen by removing the cap and unscrewing the nib to reveal the empty converter.
How to Refill Your Fountain Pen
Twist the converter plunger counterclockwise to completely remove the air from the cartridge.
How to Refill Your Fountain Pen
Submerge the nib into the ink. Twist the converter clockwise to draw the ink into the cartridge until it’s as full as you’d like.
How to Refill Your Fountain Pen
To ensure smooth ink flow, twist the cartridge counterclockwise to eliminate remaining bubbles. Then, reassemble the pen and enjoy the luxurious thrill of writing with a Waterman.
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Price | $59.87$59.87 | — | — | — | — | — |
Pen Style | Sophisticated, Contemporary, and Business Chic | Elegant, Slim, and Strikingly Clean | Sleek and Distinguished | Modern, Clean, and Architecturally Savvy | Strikingly Different and Innovative | Retro Classic Yet Contemporary |
Barrel Materials | Lacquer, Stainless Steel | Lacquer, Stainless Steel | Lacquer, Silver Plating | Lacquer | Lacquer, Sterling Silver, Solid Gold | Resin |
Trims | Chrome (CT) and Gold (GT) | Chrome (CT) and Gold (GT) | Chrome (CT), Silver (ST), and Gold (GT) | Chrome (CT) and Gold (GT) | Silver (ST) and Gold (GT) | Chrome (CT) and Gold (GT) |
Nib Sizes | Fine, Medium | Fine, Medium | Fine, Medium | Fine, Medium | Fine, Medium | Fine |
Nib Materials | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | 18K Solid Gold | Stainless Steel | 18K Solid Gold | 18K Solid Gold |
Ink Colors | Blue, Black | Mysterious Blue | Blue | Blue | Blue | Blue |
Filling Mechanisms | Cartridges and Bottles Available in Multiple Ink Colors | Cartridges and Bottles Available in Multiple Ink Colors | Cartridges and Bottles Available in Multiple Ink Colors | Cartridges and Bottles Available in Multiple Ink Colors | Cartridges and Bottles Available in Multiple Ink Colors | Cartridges and Bottles Available in Multiple Ink Colors |
3-Year Warranty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Gift Box | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Delivery | Get it May 16 - 20 | Get it May 21 - 24 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 20 | — | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 |
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Giftable | 4.0 | 4.6 | — | 4.0 | — | 4.4 |
Value for money | 3.7 | 4.3 | — | 3.7 | — | 4.1 |
Easy to hold | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — | — |
Comfort | 3.6 | — | — | 3.6 | — | 4.1 |
Sold By | Todays Deals | Amazon Global Store UK | Hongdian Direct | Serpil's | Pen Place | HOUSE SMART |
point type | Fine | Fine | — | Medium | Fine | Medium |
number of pieces | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
material | Stainless Steel | Metal | Stainless Steel | Metal, Metal | Metal, Metal | Metal |
closure type | Snap | Click-Off Cap | Push | Snap | — | Twist |
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ASIN | B005NJODRE |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #99,671 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #422 in Fountain Pens |
Date First Available | June 12, 2007 |
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Showcase signature Parisian style and elevate your working day with the Waterman Expert Fountain Pen. Its rich, deep lacquer and fine craftsmanship reveal that beneath your executive persona stirs a creative spirit. Each luxury pen is crafted in France and presented in a premium Waterman gift box. Comes with a 2-year international warranty, which may be extended to 4 years with registration.
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Customers like the comfort, value, and ink flow of the writing instrument. For example, they mention it's well balanced, and has a smooth nib. Some appreciate the weight and quality. That said, some complain about the converter and inking issues.
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Customers like the quality of the pen. They mention that it's a good pen, the design and built quality of this pen are excellent, and it'll post beautifully. Some say that the ink does not flow as well as their old inexpensive pen. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...It is a shiny black pen with chrome accents, which I greatly prefer over gold. I find gold to be tacky almost always...." Read more
"...to my school days in Germany: straightforward precision with beautiful-looking results for journaling, letter-writing and work with standard-sized..." Read more
"...Should fit everyone's hands. VERY Smooth writer with a medium nib. A little wet but not excessive. Exellent balance...." Read more
"...It's a good nib—but nothing special. It knows how to behave itself in front of company. Not looking for a handout...." Read more
Customers find the writing instrument comfortable to hold and well-balanced. They say the nib writes flawlessly and smoothly. Some mention that the pen fits everyone's hands and the replacement ink cartridges fit handily.
"...It has a very smooth medium nib, and writes very well...." Read more
"...The nib is medium to wide, which is perfect for me because I believe bolder fonts make for better penmanship...." Read more
"...It's the perfect size, not too fat or thin. Should fit everyone's hands. VERY Smooth writer with a medium nib. A little wet but not excessive...." Read more
"...I have never had an issue. The fine nib writes flawlessly and smoothly. It starts every single time...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the writing instrument. They say it has a good weight and feel to it, and is not too fat or thin.
"...It has a very smooth medium nib, and writes very well. It's not terribly heavy at 1.17 ounces (measured on my scale), but it has a nice heft to it,..." Read more
"...The uncapped body possesses an ideal weight that lends balance in the grasp of the female hand - and I've been told the same effect is achieved when..." Read more
"My favorite pen! It's the perfect size, not too fat or thin. Should fit everyone's hands. VERY Smooth writer with a medium nib...." Read more
"...Weight's moderate. No one would call it heavy, no one would call it light. Unless you think a Pilot Metropolitan is heavy...." Read more
Customers like the value of the pen. They say it's good value for money, and goes up in value as it ages. Some mention that the pen is solid and hefty, and has no flaws.
"...and surprisingly these pens go up in value as they age, which is something I have never heard of...." Read more
"...Overall, the construction is pretty solid and hefty...." Read more
"...standards significantly in the last couple years or this is a cheap knock off...." Read more
"...Pricing is about right for pens of this quality. I personally found the nib a bit stiff, as it's steel...." Read more
Customers like the ink flow of the writing instrument. They say it's consistent, rich, and easy to hold for long periods. Some say the pen performance has improved with continuous daily use, and the inking works beautifully.
"...Currently I am inked up with Diamine Majestc Purple. The ink works beautifully in this pen.This is a great pen...." Read more
"...However, with continuous daily use, the pen performance has improved and has become my favorite business setting daily carry pen...." Read more
"Like the look and feel but the ink does not flow as well as my old inexpensive Waterman that I bought a STAPLES years ago...." Read more
"...In terms of writing, it's very smooth and I had no issues with the ink flow whether I used the really watery ink from Waterman or the thicker ones..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the ink of the pen. They mention that it leaks out when left unattended, and the innk constantly dries out. Some say that the inking acidity wears out the nib.
"...I am not sure why it started to leak. Perhaps the ink's acidity wore out the nipple, making it slightly thinner and therefore unable to make a..." Read more
"The ink constantly dries out and you have to wet the nib for it to write. Very frustrating...." Read more
"...The ink seems to leak out when left unattended." Read more
"...I immediately noticed two problems with the pen (intermittent lost of ink and drying out)...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the dryness of the pen. They mention that the nib tends to dry out a little too fast, it occasionally starts to dry, and that they have to wet the nib for it to write.
"The ink constantly dries out and you have to wet the nib for it to write. Very frustrating...." Read more
"...The feed is good and not too wet. It occasionally dry starts but I think that has to do with the poor quality of the nib." Read more
"...amazing very big fan of it although I have found it does tend to write a little wetter then my lamy safari it doesn't over saturate and for me it..." Read more
"...(intermittent lost of ink and drying out). I contacted Waterman customer services to address the issues...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the converter that came with the writing instrument. They mention that it was not included and they had to purchase it.
"...😊 Since this pen comes with an ink cartridge but not a converter, I also purchased a Waterman converter when I bought the pen...." Read more
"...Please be aware that the converter was NOT included so I had to purchase it separately...." Read more
"...I was a bit surprised that a converter was not included in the package, but I have converters from other Waterman pens, and am assuming that they..." Read more
"...One thing to note is it does not come with a converter but they can be pretty cheap to order..." Read more
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If you're thinking of getting one of these, get ready to make a chart. The price varies on this item pretty wildly. See for yourself. This is what the various Waterman Experts cost, on the day I made my purchase, 9.1.19....
PRECIOUS <M> 126.45 . . . <F> 121.65
GLOSS BLACK W/CHROME <M> 63.98 . . . <F> 70.52
GLOSS BLACK W/GOLD <M> 94.58 . . . <F> 94.53
DEEP BROWN <M> 94.04 . . . <F> 84.78
DELUXE BLACK W/CHROME <M> 96.40 . . . <F> 113.91
DELUXE BLUE OBSESSION <M> 126.40 . . . <F> 130.00
MATTE BLACK W/CHROME <M> 70.00 . . . <F> 91.12
STAINLESS STEEL W/CHROME <M> 61.89 . . . <F> 120.00
STAINLESS STEEL W/GOLD <M> 59.00 . . . <F> 115.50
The above chart repays study. Question to you: Are the "Precious" and "Deluxe Blue Obsession" pens really worth *twice* as much to you as a "Gloss Black with Chrome"—? Keep in mind: these pens all have the exact same steel nib.
Moreover, observe that there are cases where there is a surprisingly large price difference between a medium nib and a fine.
I originally ordered a "Precious": found it not as sexylooking in real life as it was in the pictures, returned it, replaced it with a "Gloss Black w/Chrome." Half the price, same nib. Let me clarify: Half the price, same nib.
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Part 2. Specs.
The point of the nib, if you look at it through a loupe, is different from anything else I have.*
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* Pilot Metropolitan, Pilot Prera, Lamy Safari, Parker Urban Premium, Pelikan Jazz, Monteverde Regatta Sport, TWSBI Eco, Kaweco Sport, Conklin Herringbone.
It's hard to explain. There's, like, the bulb of the nib, right? I don't know what it's called. I'm calling it the bulb. The thing at the point of the nib. Well on the "bulb" of the Waterman nib there's a raised extra part, a raised "facet," smooth yet distinct. How does it affect the writing experience? I don't know! It seems like a pretty normal nib. (I would feel more confident weighing in on the nib's performance, if I hadn't started the pen going with a couple inks I consider "problem" inks. Diamine silver fox + Pelikan turquoise. In both cases I gotta wonder if they wouldn't work much better in an EF or at least a F. But all my pens are M and B.
The rest of the pen. Tell ya something. I don't think much of most grip sections. Anything where there's no real barrier between your holding fingers and the base of the nib—I don't like that. I'm 6'1: big hands, big feet. When I hold these dinky sections, like on a Monteverde Regatta, I am in grave danger of contact with the inky whatever-it-is at the base of the nib. Even when nothing happens to be going wrong, there's always the threat. (I'm getting fonder and fonder of my Conklin, but just the other day, w/o feeling even the slightest wetness, I looked and the whole face of my pointer finger was as if dipped in Diamine Oxford blue. What was happening was my finger was connecting ever-so-slightly w/the rubber seal at the base of the nib section—a jointure behind which is a pile of ink. And which is not really sealed.) Anyway the point is the Waterman grip section is not like that. It's that classic shape that gently sticks out like the mouthpiece of a trumpet. AND the grip section is almost an inch long, so you have plenty of room when you're holding that and unscrewing the other part. Reduce the grip section to three quarters of an inch, and some of you gents are going to be getting ink on yourselves, every time you take off the back end of the pen.
Weight's moderate. No one would call it heavy, no one would call it light. Unless you think a Pilot Metropolitan is heavy. Waterman Expert is a tiny bit heavier than that.
Meanwhile here's a small blessing on the Black w/chrome. It's got a metal ring right *below* the lip of that trumpet mouthpiece part, which means when you dip the thing in your ink, it's actually easy to see when you've got the end properly wiped off. When that part of the pen is plain black (as it usually is) it's hard to see when you've got all the ink off.
One last point. Cap comes off with a snap. All things considered, I think that's better, if the pen's going to be sitting on the desk and doing lots of actual work. Somehow it seems like too much fuss to *unscrew* a cap just to write down a one-word note to yourself or to make a single correction to a manuscript you happen to be looking at. Snap caps are always welcome there. But get this. The Waterman Expert does something not one of my other pens does. It snaps closed, but it also snaps on its ass! You don't just post it by ramming it down. It snaps into place there, too. I like that.
Fundamental judgment on first impression: Very good pen; jury's still out on the nib. One thing I'll say, though: I feel much better having paid $64 (+ 10 for the converter), as opposed to $130 + 10. Basically for $140 I think I'd like to see a gold nib.
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LITTLE BIT LATER
Now I've tried six or seven inks and settled, with satisfaction, upon Levenger "raven" black. Feel like I can say w/some confidence: The Waterman Expert's nib is basic plain-Jane. No nib-and-ink combination I tried yielded any kind of excitement. It's a good nib—but nothing special. It knows how to behave itself in front of company. Not looking for a handout. The kind of nib that doesn't want to give (or listen to) excuses.
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