Waterman Expert Fountain Pen, Matte Black with Chrome Trim, Fine 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 have been a happy owner of an old Waterman fountain pen for some 20 years at my office. Got this new one to keep at home. Am even more pleased with this one. Slightly more weighty. Medium nib glides smoothly on paper leaving an ink trail that is neither too sharp or bold.

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.

It is my opinion that a previous fountain pen from Ellington Pens purchased through Amazon has a better hand than the Waterman. I think the Waterman is fine but prefer the Ellington.

Ich habe diesen Füller auch für meinen Mann gekauft (auf Wunsch). Zuerst war ich etwas skeptisch, ob der Wert dieser Feder nicht etwas zu hoch angesiedelt ist. Aber - man schreibt wirklich wunderbar damit. Die Feder gleitet einwandfrei über das Papier. Kein Kratzen, nichts. Ich habe noch die alten Pelikan Füller aus der Schulzeit in Erinnerung, die sind ja wirklich nur Schrott! LG

fits well in hand and flawless writing

万年筆は、エイジング勝負だと思いますが、このペンは、最初からいきなり書きやすいです。 デザインも良いが、その点が、とても気に入りました。

Da un po di tempo ho ricominciato a scrivere con le stilografiche. Ho attualmente un parco penne abbastanza ampio: pelikan, pilot, sheaffer, parker, lamy, aurora, cross. Devo dire che come qualità di scrittura questa Waterman Expert 3 è la migliore: fluida; partenze immediate, tratto fine molto bello usando il suo inchiostro "Mysterious Blue". Qualità costruttiva molto buona. Presa in offerta a un prezzo eccezionale (meno di 50€) ha un rapporto qualità/prezzo eccezionale.

Mon modèle est beau (coloris taupe, très "marron glacé". Il carbure à l'encre Herbin Cacao du Brésil). Le stylo est agréable en main (léger mais très équilibré), son débit d'encre est très fluide et régulier, sa plume M est souple, la glisse est donc au rendez-vous. Son prix de 55 euros semble être un bon rapport qualité prix pour ce modèle Expert. Je recommande.