Waterman 0552 1/2V Gold Covered Fountain Pen Heart Flex Nib

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Item No. WM0032DescriptionWaterman's 0552 1/2V Gold covered Fountain Pen Heart Flex NibModel52 1/2VCountry of Mfg.USAConditionWe analyze condition into a set of assessment criteria. To each we assign a score from 0 to 5; where 5 is the best score.Operational Condition (0-5 Higher is Better)PrimaryFunctionsWriting (Dipped)5The pen writes beautifully.Ink Filling & Mechanism4Sac is new reproduction. Lever not as smooth as I like.Ink Flow5Smooth ink flow from the sac to the writing tipSecondaryFunctionsCap Tightens5In a short ¼ turn the cap secures firmly.Cap Posts5The cap posts firmly enough to not come loose accidentally.Clip Anchoring5There's no clip.Clip Shapeliness5There's no clipMove/CarryAudiologyShake/Rattle5Doesn't rattle when shaken. The only loose part is the ring top.Write/nib creak5The nib doesn't creak when writing.Write/body creek5The pen's body doesn't flex or creak when writing.Physical Condition (0-5 Higher is Better)EngravingsStrength/Acuity/Depth4Above average depth and sharpness, but I have seen better.Legibility/Identifiability4Easily legible, but I have seen better.SurfaceScuffing2Above average scuffing visible to my eye.Pitting5No pitting is visible to my eye.Gouges/Chips/Cracks2Slight dents like a removal tool was applied to this section.ColorDiscoloration/Fading5I see no discoloration under bright white lighting. read more