1990s Waterman Hemisphere Type 1 France Brushed Stainless Steel F Fine Nib Fountain & Ballpoint Pen In Gift Box & Keychain Item ID: WAT-063

WATERMAN Hemisphere Set

Manufacturer/Model: Waterman/Hemisphere - Brushed Stainless Steel/France
Year of production: 1990s - Current
Filling system: FP: Standard International Cartridge or Converter (1 Cartridge Included); BP: Waterman Ballpoint Pen Refills - New black refill included
Nib: Stainless Steel, F Fine Size 
Material: Stainless Steel - Radially Brushed; Chrome trimmings  
Length (pen closed): FP: 135mm; BP: 132mm

Condition and information:
This is the first Waterman Hemisphere series model, made in the early 1990s. This model was succeeded by the HII model, which is nearly identical in form factor, but has a larger trimmings, more similar to the Waterman Expert. The set offered here comes in a special presentation gift box which also includes a UV keychain presumably for checking authenticity of paper notes. These are perfect everyday Waterman pens, very easy to use, maintain and clean, trouble free fountain pen meant to be used daily and simple and elegant ballpoint pen. The pens feature a modern design with traditional Waterman lines and the famous Waterman clip. Both pens are made out of thick beautifully radially brushed stainless steel, very tough, difficult to scratch or dent even if dropped.  They both have a good grip due to the brushed surface, and are heavy pens with nice fit and feel in the hand. The fountain pen comes with a very smooth stainless steel nib, F fine size; it is a constant precise writer with constant smooth ink-flow, no mess on the paper. The best part of this Waterman pen is that it uses a Standard International size cartridges or a converter, one new cartridge is included with the pen. This means that the user can use a variety of cartridges from variety of manufacturers instead of being locked to a particular manufacturer cartridges or converters. The ballpoint pen features a smooth mid-body twist on/off mechanism and uses a standard Waterman refill, new one is included. The set comes in NOS condition, no signs of use, no dings, no scratches, perfect cosmetic and functional condition in its original presentation box.