Waterman · c. 1942-early 1950s
Waterman Emblem
What to Look For
Essentially a rebranded Hundred Year Pen after Waterman dropped the hundred-year warranty due to cracking issues. Same Lucite construction. Nibs marked 'Emblem' — flexible versions have no additional imprint, firm nibs are labeled. End jewels typically decay with age. Available in cigar size and multiple smaller sizes. Larger models comparable to Montblanc 146 in dimensions.
Essentially a rebranded Hundred Year Pen — born when Waterman dropped the hundred-year warranty due to cracking issues with the Lucite material.1
History
Waterman encountered “problems and difficulties with cracks” in the original Hundred Year Pen’s Lucite construction and “gave up the warranty” before marketing “essentially the same pen under the name Emblem pen.”1
Construction
Made from Lucite (early acrylic) with decorative end jewels that “typically decay after so many years.”1 Available in Black, Blue, Maroon, Green, and Red.1 Both flexible and firm nibs offered — flexible versions have no imprint, firm nibs are labeled as such.1
Nib
The Emblem nib is marked “Emblem” and designated as a #17 size.1 Larger models are comparable to Montblanc 146 in dimensions.1