Waterman · 1994-present
Waterman Hemisphere
What to Look For
Originally ballpoint/pencil only; fountain pen added c. 1997. Major redesign in 2011 (Gen II: larger body/section ring, narrower clip). Shimmery line (2007) has stippled lacquer. Starlight pens (2008) in palladium-plated finishes. Deluxe II has engraved wavy line cap.
Waterman’s mid-range workhorse — slim, elegant, and widely available. The modern gateway to the Waterman brand.1
History
Originally launched as a ballpoint and pencil only (1994); the fountain pen was added around 1997.1 A major redesign in 2011 (Generation II) brought a larger body, wider section ring, and narrower clip.1
Finishes
The Hemisphere has been produced in an extraordinary range of finishes across multiple generations:1
- Generation I: Mars Black, China Green, Indian Blue, Garance Red, Matte Black, Stainless, marbled variants (discontinued 2007), metallic Blue/Green/Cognac
- Shimmery Line (2007): stippled lacquer in Pink, Blue, Grey, Green1
- Generation II (2011+): Essential finishes (White, Black, Matte Black, Stainless), Deluxe II with engraved wavy-line caps1
Value
At $30-100, the Hemisphere is the best value in the Waterman lineup — a quality French-made pen at an accessible price.1