Hey all,

This pen has passed testing after restoration and is ready to be purchased. The pen is a Waterman Crusader in dark burgundy with a taperite section and a hooded semi flex nib. The Crusader is an interesting model as it could have multiple different sections and cap styles. This model is an early model with a gold colored aluminum cap and the taperite section. Taperite is Waterman's term for a shaped section meaning it is slightly triangular instead of the standard round section. This resulted in the nib being hooded similar to a Parker 51. The kicker with this nib, its semi flex! You can get some line variation on it compared to other hooded nibs. It also helps that this pen is a looker! Here are the details of the pen:

Verification/Photos (this pen is at the bottom of the album, other pen is for sale as well!)

• Waterman Crusader Taperite
• Type: lever filler fountain pen
• Manufacturer and Year: Waterman USA, 1940's
• Length: 5-1/4"
• Filling System: lever filler, new ink sac
• Color: Dark Burgundy body and section, gold cap (faded to a champaign color)
• Nib: 14k gold Fine nib, semi-flex (F to B/BB)
• Condition: Great condition - No cracks or dings. The barrel has light marks caused by the cap lip and light scratching. The cap has a few small scratches here and there with the color fading to a champaign color. The clip has some wear but is clean with no plate wear. The barrel has some marks at the end, appears to be bitemarks. The maker imprints are clear.
• Grade: D - Vintage, new ink sac
• Price: $65 shipped OBO

Thanks for looking and have a great day!