BCHR Waterman #58, Extra Fine Accountant Nib
Condition: C+
No brassing, chips, or cracks. This is a monster of a pen with an equally large #8 nib. The chasing is worn but visible. There are two scratches in the grip section at the very end by the nib. There is a personalization of C.H. Bigelow Jr. that was professionaly done to the left of the lever. This pen has also been professionaly de-oxidized and fully restored. #8 14K Account nib provides a 0.4 mm line.
Lever filler.
Length: 61/16" (154 mm) capped, 713/16" (198 mm) posted.
We grade pens according to the following condition scale. Within a grade, we use + or – to indicate shades of variation; for example, a pen that is B+ falls into the B grade and shows so little use that it is only marginally not A2.
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A1 | “Mint” (uninked). Shows no signs of use. | |
A2 | “Mint” (inked). As for A1 but may have been dipped or inked. | |
N1 | New Old Stock (NOS). Unsold dealer or manufacturer stock. Not dipped or inked but may show shop wear. | |
N2 | New Old Stock (NOS). Same as N1 but may have been dipped. | |
B | Excellent. All parts original and showing only very slight signs of use. Very slight surface scratching; very minor discoloration or brassing; crisp imprints; no significant dings. | |
C | Fine. All parts original. Some discoloration and brassing; light or worn imprints; small dings to metal or scratching on plastic. | |
D | Fair. Some parts possibly not original; significant brassing or discoloration; very worn imprints; dings and scratches. Maybe a good writing pen or usable for parts. |