Stunning Mint in Box 1990s Waterman Carene / CARÈNE "Silver Meridian" Meridians - Silver Plated w/ 18K M Medium White Gold Nib Fountain Pen Made in France Item ID: WAT-077

Waterman CARÈNE "Silver Meridian"

• Manufacturer/Model: Waterman Paris France/Silver Meridian 
• Year of production: Late 1990s to Mid 2000s (1997/1998 - 2005) 
• Filling system: Standard International Waterman Cartridges or a Converter (Original Waterman Converter + set of Cartridges will be Included - not shown in the photos)
• Nib: Inlaid 18K 750 Gold M medium size - Soft nib 
• Material: Solid Metal base; Thick Silver Plated - Guilloche Lines representing the Meridians on the body
• Length (pen closed): Oversize pen @145mm long; Posted 148mm; 13.5mm thick 
• Condition and information:

Offered here is a special pen from the first original series of Waterman Carene pens launched in 1997/1998. This model was made only for only a few years unlike other models from the Carene line. 

The Waterman Carene pen must be the utmost achievement of the modern fountain pen era. The Carene is the most extreme example of perfection in craftsmanship, precision, quality and design, it gives an impression as if the whole pen was made with one swift move of the craftsman's hand. This is the era when Waterman France employed some of the most precision machines in order to make such shapes with perfect precision and fit. With the Waterman Carene pen, Waterman for the first time made a fully inlaid nib pen, and made a radical design change from their previous models. Some collectors claim that the Carene is the successor of the Concorde series, and this is very likely true, as when the designs and philosophies are compared, the similarities in those pens are becoming obvious.

The pen is truly avant-garde in both looks, appeal, handling, feel and performance. The pen is made out of solid brass base and thick silver plate, finished with deep lines made in such a way to show the Meridians. Due to its bright reflections, it is difficult to correctly capture the shine and glow of the pen, the pen simply shines and has a different look from every angle and gives a different appearance to different light.

The front section is a very thick black resin on which a special "U" shape nib is inlaid. The black resin section has a brass insert with a thread that connects it to the pen's body, i.e. one of the most vulnerable places on fountain pens, on this Waterman Carene pen is made to be nearly indestructible. One can feel and sense the incredible amount of thought, precision and engineering that went into making these pens. The clip is made with a spring mechanism inside the cap, and unlike many pens where the clip simply bends, in the Carene, the clip extends from the cap and does not change its form. This means it can go over thick notebook covers, thick pocket coat fabric or in any bag slot. Simply the next level of engineering. 

The Carene pen is a large pen. Posted or not posted the pen will stay in the hand firmly and glide over the paper. The nib is super smooth M size, but it does not feel stiff or rigid, it is rather a soft nib and feels soft on the paper; it even has some soft touch of flex, so one can experiment by gently pressing while writing to produce even thicker lines.

The pen can be used with any Waterman standard international cartridge or a converter. We will include an original Waterman piston converter and a set of Waterman Royal Blue cartridges to get you started. The pen is very easy to clean and maintain. Safe to use and carry, it features a double rubber seal between the body and section, so leaks are unlikely even on an airplane. There's that nice distinct "click" when opening or closing the cap, super precise. The pen is in mint condition, no signs of, no dings or scratches, just some barely visible scuffs from storage and handling and it comes in its original presentation box.

One of the best Waterman pens ever made, ready to be used and enjoyed.