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Waterman Expert Fountain Pen, Stainless Steel with 23k Gold Trim, Fine Nib with Blue Ink Cartridge, Gift Box

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Age Range (Description) Adult

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  • 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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Waterman Expert Ballpoint Pens

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The Ballpoint

Smooth 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 Rollerball

Relish 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 Fountain

The 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.

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    Product Description

    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.

    Customer reviews

    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    791 global ratings

    Customers say

    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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    100 customers mention85 positive15 negative

    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

    22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

    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

    20 customers mention15 positive5 negative

    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

    15 customers mention11 positive4 negative

    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

    14 customers mention10 positive4 negative

    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

    10 customers mention0 positive10 negative

    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

    7 customers mention2 positive5 negative

    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

    6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

    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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    4 Stars
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    The fountain pen was a graduation gift for my nephew. As a pen and watch collector, I thought it would be a nice start for himThe package arrived promptly and well packaged.The fountain pen itself was beautiful and wrote smoothly. A nice stroke with no problems mechanically speaking, no leaks, no runs and easy to fill and clean.The 4 stars refer as actual package. It was for a gift, the white dust cover that goes on top of the blue box was dirty! And it had cheap scotch tape on it. I tried to erase some of the dirt with a white specialty eraser but didn't do the trickI failed to take before picture but took one of the after-erase photo.Very disappointed.Some might think that it was just the dust cover, but if you are a collector, you try to keep all the package as pristine as possibleAnd even if it was just a gift, you won't like to give a dirty gift.
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    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2017
    Style: Medium nibColor: BlackVerified Purchase
    I took a risk in getting this pen via an Amazon Warehouse deal for the low price of $67.75. If I had bought the pen new here on Amazon, it would have cost about $85. And wow, the risk paid off well! The box had some very minor damage, but the pen is in wonderful shape and is perfect. It is a shiny black pen with chrome accents, which I greatly prefer over gold. I find gold to be tacky almost always. 😊 Since this pen comes with an ink cartridge but not a converter, I also purchased a Waterman converter when I bought the pen. I don't care for cartridges and prefer to buy bottles of ink because there's way more color and brand selection in bottles. Advice to fountain pen newbies: always read the product description and some of the associated questions regarding the products here on Amazon. I see that many are upset that the pen comes with no converter. Read before you buy, people! I own several Lamy Safaris, a Waterman Laureat from the 1990s, a few Chinese pens (Jinhao, Baoer, and Kaigelu), a Waterman Kultur, a TWSBI Eco, and a Pilot Metropolitan. My small fountain pen collection is growing, and I'd say that this Waterman Expert is hands down my best pen. 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, which I like. I can write with it posted or unposted with no problems. The pen has a very satisfying and clear snap of the cap when posted or closed. I can easily see this pen as my favorite daily writer. I love a good medium nib, and this Expert pleases me to no end. I love it! I have it inked now with Pelikan Royal Blue ink, and it writes wonderfully. I highly recommend this pen!
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    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2016
    Style: Medium nibColor: Deluxe BlueVerified Purchase
    This Waterman truly is a beautiful, top-quality writing instrument. 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 held by the male hand; my husband liked it enough to purchase one for himself. Replacement ink cartridges fit handily, installing with ease. The cap clicks audibly both when closed (to ensure against leakage) or when fitted at the opposite end while writing (to prevent misplacement of the cap itself). The nib is medium to wide, which is perfect for me because I believe bolder fonts make for better penmanship. I don't believe this model was crafted with finely detailed scripting in mind: it's nearly impossible to write in true hand with this instrument. This pen is a throwback to my school days in Germany: straightforward precision with beautiful-looking results for journaling, letter-writing and work with standard-sized sheets of paper. The Waterman produces fine results when I've used it for Spencerian script, and of course informal handwriting. Overall this is an excellent investment, and I'd purchase it again as well as recommend it to anyone looking for a quality writing instrument on a modest budget.
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2017
    Style: Medium nibColor: Stainless Steel and GoldVerified Purchase
    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. A little wet but not excessive. Exellent balance. Not being a hard core fountain pen user, I don't know all the key points to comment on, only that I love it and consider the money for it well spent. I love good writing pens, this is the most I've ever paid for one but would do it again if necessary I like this one so much. The only thing keeping me from using it as my every day carry is the price, I don't want to risk it. For a EDC pen, try the Pilot Metropolitan. It's 2nd to my Waterman is smoothness and feel but at a price you won't cry over if something happens to it.
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2019
    Style: Medium nibColor: BlackVerified Purchase
    Part 1. Price.

    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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    ALEXANDRE LONGARAY
    5.0 out of 5 stars A melhor tinteiro que já usei.
    Reviewed in Brazil on October 24, 2023
    Style: Medium nibColor: BlackVerified Purchase
    Macia e fluida. Sem a aspereza das Parker e Sheaffer. Pelo preço, deveria vir com o conversor.
    Françoise
    2.0 out of 5 stars Gravez vous sur les stylos un prénom? ?
    Reviewed in Belgium on September 19, 2023
    Style: Fine nibColor: Stainless Steel and GoldVerified Purchase
    Déçu de la grosseur du stylo et pour son prix. Le même je ne reprendrai pas. Mais j aimerai un plus jolie et graver avec un prénom pour un cadeau d une personne très importante
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    2.0 out of 5 stars Gravez vous sur les stylos un prénom? ?
    Reviewed in Belgium on September 19, 2023
    Déçu de la grosseur du stylo et pour son prix. Le même je ne reprendrai pas. Mais j aimerai un plus jolie et graver avec un prénom pour un cadeau d une personne très importante
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    Vaman Bhat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Pen
    Reviewed in India on August 9, 2023
    Style: Fine nibColor: Stainless Steel and GoldVerified Purchase
    Great pen, delivered on time. Thanks
    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars quality writing instrument
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 18, 2023
    Style: Medium nibColor: BlackVerified Purchase
    excellent quality as expected by Waterman, medium nib works best, weight is just right and feels comfortable to hold. I bought a metal ink converter which works very well, so far it writes beautifully with good flow rate. I initially had the hemisphere fountain pen but found it to be to thin and light.
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    John T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2022
    Style: Fine nibColor: BlackVerified Purchase
    Expencive but it's very good and is satisfying to write with.