BCHR Waterman #58, Extra Fine Accountant Nib

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.

Condition		Description
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.