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Waterman's 42 1/2 V, Black Ebonite Chased, 14k Flex Nib
Waterman's 42 1/2 V, Black Ebonite Chased, 14k Flex Nib
HM1225033
The no-frills sibling of the filigree-banded 0742 above — same baby safety platform, same #2 Waterman Ideal nib, same vest-pocket proportions, but in black chased hard rubber without the metalwork. And this one is mint NOS. The chasing is crisp throughout, cap imprints are sharp with a date stamp, and the only wear is slight softening to the center of the hallmark imprint. This pen has barely been touched.
Same baby-size formula: 89mm capped, posts to 117mm for a full writing length. The beauty of the safety mechanism is that the nib retracts completely into the barrel, sealing the ink chamber — no dry starts, no ink on your fingers.
The Waterman Ideal #2 nib delivers 6.95x line variation at 280g Semi Brush Flex — 0.20mm horizontal hairlines opening to 1.39mm downstrokes. Slightly broader hairlines than the filigree-banded sibling, slightly more line variation on the swell. Both are excellent; this one leans a touch more expressive, the 0742 leans more precise. Nib heat-set and tuned for flex and smoothness.
Full safety mechanism rebuilt with fresh gaskets.
Tested on Rhodia 90gsm with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Brand: Waterman's
Model: 42 1/2 V
Production Year: 1920
Material: Black Ebonite
Trim Color: Gold
Nib Size: 2
Nib Material: 14k
Nib Grind: F
Nib Flexibility: g
Line Variation: - (6.95x)
Pen Length: 89.26
Pen Grip Section:
Restorer: Heron's Mooncake
Restoration Grade: B+
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Appendix for Listing Details
Sweating the details is fundamental to understanding, appreciating, and knowing the peice of history you have in your hands.
All pens are filled and tested, not just dipped in ink, which does not reflect writing characteristics whatsoever.
Line Variation Standard
Different restorers have different standards for line sizing and especially for vintage pens, the printed tipping size will not always be accurate due to repairs/grinds/etc. Please use this as a frame of reference for consistency.
Flexibility Standard
Nib flexibility is such a controversial topic, but there needs to be some level of consistency so please take this table as a frame of reference for my restorations and as someone who is writing in a calligraphic/spencerian style of cursive script. Without objective measurements, flexibility terms such as wet noodle are useless as someone with stronger forearms and grip strength will make even manifold nibs into a wet noodle.
Restoration Ratings
These are guidelines incorporated from various online sources not limited to Reddit, David Nishimura, etc.
