{"product_id":"watermans-0552-18k-gold-plate-smooth-overlay-2-flex-stub","title":"Waterman's | 0552½ | 18k Gold Plate Smooth Overlay | #2 Flex Stub","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePencil feedback from a gold nib: the stub tines are sharp enough that you feel the paper like you're writing with graphite, with perfect snapback and strong feed flow behind them. Tailored to calligraphy, an EEF hairline cross stroke, an 11x spread to 5B, tines that move at brush-light pressure. A treat for a trained and practiced hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe overlay is smooth, plain 18k gold plate over black hard rubber, no pattern at all. The 18-carat plating points continental, since 18ct is the French legal minimum for gold, while the nib is US-stamped; the hallmark check at the bench will settle where the overlay work was done. No V in this code: 0552½ is the full-length slender, long pen with a slim grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition is near mint except for microscratches on the gold surface, and I'm leaving them alone: polishing would thin the 18kt plating. Therefore I've rated this as C grade. Service adds a silicone sac, which opens ink choices completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTested on Tomoe River 68gsm White with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47284135362748,"sku":"HM2608006","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC03975.jpg?v=1786892707","url":"https:\/\/heronsmooncake.com\/products\/watermans-0552-18k-gold-plate-smooth-overlay-2-flex-stub","provider":"Herons Mooncake","version":"1.0","type":"link"}