WatermanExpert Fountain Pen, Gloss Black with Chrome Trim, Medium Nib with Blue Ink Cartridge, Gift Box

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!

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.

I’ve owned this pen for almost five years now. I have never had an issue. The fine nib writes flawlessly and smoothly. It starts every single time.Currently I am inked up with Diamine Majestc Purple. The ink works beautifully in this pen.This is a great pen. No issues at all, in five years, no issues. Just simply take care of it. I flush it out once the converter runs out of ink. For those of you that are new to fountain pens, buy an ear syringe flush bulb. Fill it with water and flush the nib section out with it, after the water runs clear, draw some water into your converter a few times. Flush until clear. Using the bulb syringe will take minutes off of your flushing time. Research this technique on YouTube. There are some good videos out there on this subject.

cons: too light for it's size, yet, top heavy with the cap attached, thin material used on the barrel, not a well engineered pen, lacks balance, plastic molding marks on the nib unit ( really makes it look fake, and unexpected cut corner from the Waterman), feels cheap ( even for $64 it is overpriced), below $20 Chinese made pens are usually better build.The nib stamped F writes medium.pros: very good ink delivery with no strikes or misses regardless or the direction of writing, light weight for everyday use, flashy and attractive design. Gives a good idea of what a "real" pen may look like while having absolutely no relation to a fine writing instruments, it will not make you look like a snob.conclusion: It makes a "hemisphere" look and feel superior. i'll keep it as a reminder that you always get what you pay for. A Waterman fountain pen for $64? what was I thinking?

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.