i agree. the red-black mottled hard rubber was the most interesting and pretty material Waterman ever used. i enjoy seeing the different pens made from it, and collect photos of them. they're so unique from one another in a way that the later rippled ebonite pens aren't.
I’ve found that a drop of water onto the nib gets the ink going really quickly. The water just sucks the ink towards it. Guess you could dip the nib after filling the pen to do the same thing but I find it just drips ink splotches
Personally, after filling the barrel with ink, I'd twist the upper portion *3/4* of the way in, turn upside-down (nib facing down), and finish twisting the section as such. Ink should flow out naturally through gravity, then. That way, you avoid tapping as you were 5:45-6:05, should you want to preserve the nib as long as possible. That said, it's a very nice pen. I'm probably in the minority when I say I prefer Waterman's 12 series over the 52. Good luck to all the bidders...!
Love the 12's. Have a AA Waterman ripple in the 12 size. I have not found a nib as flexible as this? Did you set the nib & feed? I usually set the nib with less distance from end of feed. Found that minimizes rail roading. Thanks for sharing.
I think the ink flow problem at the beginning was the ink not the nib. Many old inks were a lot different then the inks of today but overall a great pen for not a lot of money...
Hi, i love your writing. Do you need some experience to write with a flexible nib? I am pasionate about fountain pens but i've never write qith a flexible nib. Thanks
Hello, hope you don't mind if I answer the question. You don't need 'experience' perse, but not pressing down on the nib too hard (as they are really soft) to avoid springing the nib. If you don't trust it, don't push the nib too hard. Orienting the nib properly when you write, so the tines do not catch on the paper. Ony use pressure on downstrokes for the same reason. And in general just be carefull with it.
i agree.
the red-black mottled hard rubber was the most interesting and pretty material Waterman ever used. i enjoy seeing the different pens made from it, and collect photos of them. they're so unique from one another in a way that the later rippled ebonite pens aren't.
I’ve found that a drop of water onto the nib gets the ink going really quickly. The water just sucks the ink towards it. Guess you could dip the nib after filling the pen to do the same thing but I find it just drips ink splotches
Personally, after filling the barrel with ink, I'd twist the upper portion *3/4* of the way in, turn upside-down (nib facing down), and finish twisting the section as such. Ink should flow out naturally through gravity, then. That way, you avoid tapping as you were 5:45-6:05, should you want to preserve the nib as long as possible.
That said, it's a very nice pen. I'm probably in the minority when I say I prefer Waterman's 12 series over the 52.
Good luck to all the bidders...!
+ｍえ Good tip. Thank you :)
Amazing pen. Love the antique clip, material and color and of course the nib.
outrageous flex
you have a very good hand posture. Nice pen, Nice review.
This is the pen I've been hunting for
thedillestpickle Check out the Cardinal ted 54 video. That's been my favorite flexy
Yup too bad they are rare and expensive af, I wish companies would bring this back
Thanks for that superb demo. Nice hand helps here with, as you say, a 1 in 100 flex nib. Nice colour ink too!
Love the 12's. Have a AA Waterman ripple in the 12 size. I have not found a nib as flexible as this? Did you set the nib & feed? I usually set the nib with less distance from end of feed. Found that minimizes rail roading. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing. Love the way that looks.
After 6 min. finally the pen meets the paper. whew.
if you would like to sell it. You can name your price. id buy it. im a sucker for the old model 12s
12 billion dollars +50,009.75 shipping and handling.
deal?
@@explorerextraordinaire5472 id give you 1200... not 12 mill
just delightful pen!
10:04 "This is an absolute paintbrush" lmao
I think the ink flow problem at the beginning was the ink not the nib. Many old inks were a lot different then the inks of today but overall a great pen for not a lot of money...
no its because its a dry fill. very odd misinformation.
Onde posso comprar uma caneta Waterman's Flexible Nib, nova ou usada, Menos no EBay, que já tive experiência ruim
Hi, i love your writing. Do you need some experience to write with a flexible nib? I am pasionate about fountain pens but i've never write qith a flexible nib. Thanks
Hello, hope you don't mind if I answer the question. You don't need 'experience' perse, but not pressing down on the nib too hard (as they are really soft) to avoid springing the nib. If you don't trust it, don't push the nib too hard. Orienting the nib properly when you write, so the tines do not catch on the paper. Ony use pressure on downstrokes for the same reason. And in general just be carefull with it.
Why did you stop posting videos?
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Are there any modern flex pens you could recommend.
how do you know how much ink to put in an eyedropper??
ehere u get this pen at? how much this kind eyedropper cost
Do you ever sell your pens?
PERFECT~!
Is that Waterman's pink or red nib?
Jafar Uddin Neither
Can I do a good nib place into a other fountain pen, if so, which nib would be great to get a similar result????
what ink is this?
Should be Waterman Inspired Blue
@@AJMangino ok, thanks
How much does such a pen in that condition cost? And where could I find one? Also, any tips on differentiating good ones from poor ones online?
Brian Magazu Pen like this sells for $500+ I have a video on buying nibs on ebay. Check it out.
@@AJMangino wow okay so that half answered my question where did you purchase that pen from and you paid $500 for that omg
Rhodia sucks. I recommend Midori or Cosmo Air Lite.