{"product_id":"watermans-42-1-2-v-black-ebonite-chased-14k-flex-nib","title":"Waterman's 42 1\/2 V, Black Ebonite Chased, 14k Flex Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHM1225033\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull safety mechanism rebuilt with fresh gaskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTested on Rhodia 90gsm with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46553557500092,"sku":"HM1225033","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC02292.jpg?v=1777718390","url":"https:\/\/heronsmooncake.com\/products\/watermans-42-1-2-v-black-ebonite-chased-14k-flex-nib","provider":"Herons Mooncake","version":"1.0","type":"link"}