Waterman’s 100 Year Pen 1940 Red Standard Restored Works For Sale

The 1940 Waterman Hundred Year Fountain Pen (Standard Smooth version) is a highly prized vintage writing instrument introduced during the second year of production for this iconic model line. Renowned for being among the first commercial uses of Lucite (acrylic resin) in pens, this specific variant abandoned the original ribbed/grooved texture of the 1939 launch in favor of a sleek, polished, smooth finish.Essential SpecificationsManufacturer & Year: Waterman (USA), circa 1940–1941.Material: Polished smooth Lucite.Size Variant: Standard \"Man\" size (measuring roughly 5 to 5-1/4 inches capped), distinct from the shorter \"Lady\" size.Filling System: Lever filler utilizing an internal rubber ink sac.Nib: Large, iconic 14k gold \"Waterman\'s Hundred Year Pen\" or \"Ideal\" nib, highly celebrated for its flexibility and wet, expressive line variation.Trim: Gold-plated hardware, typically featuring a triple-band design on the cap or barrel for the 1940 production run.This 1940 Standard pen is restored with new bladder and includes the case. See pictures for details. Sold as is seen no overseas sales.