Vintage Waterman Stateleigh Taperite c.1941

[Murfie]

I've just taken delivery of another fabulous vintage fountain pen, courtesy of Teri Morris at Peyton Street Pens, who I can't praise enough. This one is a Waterman Stateleigh Taperite lever filler with a 1/10 14kt gold filled press fit cap. It has a very smooth and wet firm F nib that is closer to a European EF. I don't need to describe the condition as the pictures speak for themselves.

Teri dated this one to circa 1941. At that time a new Stateleigh pen and pencil set was $22.50 which would have been a lot of money then - relatively much more than what I have paid for this magnificent writing instrument.

[migo984]

Beautiful pen Murfie. I love the Art Deco-style cap. Any chance of a writing sample pic - pretty please?

[Murfie]

Any chance of a writing sample pic - pretty please?

Crikey, you and Bogon07 must work in tandem ... aw, OK, but it will have to be domani, capice?

[migo984]

Any chance of a writing sample pic - pretty please?

Crikey, you and Bogon07 must work in tandem ... aw, OK, but it will have to be domani, capice?

Thanks Murfie. Domani.

[Murfie]

Any chance of a writing sample pic?

Here 'tis. The ink is Cult Pens/Diamine Deep Dark Purple. The line is closer to that of a European EF than an F. But the flow is rich and the feel on the paper smooth but firm. Some writers might call it a nail. Suits me fine. I always wanted to be a carpenter.

[Bogon07]

Once again great photographs.
Love the style of the clip on this Watermans, gorgeous. You seem to be building up quite a collection of them.

Your Cult Pens/Diamine Deep Dark Purple appears a nice colour.

Thanks migo984 I don't want to be the only one nagging Murfie for writing samples

[Murfie]

I don't want to be the only one nagging Murfie for writing samples

Ha, ha, Bogon. You're not a nagger ... just an enabler!

And the entire set of Cult Pens/Diamine Deep Dark inks are just fabulous.