Waterman 452 1/2 V Vintage Ringtop Sterling Silver “Basketweave” Filigree Overlay on BHR Fountain Pen
This vintage pen is close to 100 years old, it has seen regular use and shows signs of having been lovingly owned through the years. There is some slight oxidation on the overlay. It is equipped with 14k Soft Extra Fine Waterman’s #2 Nib and fills via a Lever filler. (Writing Sample at the bottom)
A note from Bry—
I’m often asked, “Can this be a daily pen?” And the honest answer is: yes… and no.
Yes, these vintage pens can absolutely write and function the way they were intended to. They’ve already been used and enjoyed for generations.
But no, I don’t recommend one as a daily carry in the modern sense—tossed in a bag, taken to the office every day, or traveled with. This is a nearly 100-year-old pen, built with 100-year-old technology and tolerances. They stopped making safety fillers for a reason. 🙂
If you want the experience of a true vintage safety pen, it’s incredibly rewarding—just treat it like you’d treat a vintage watch: best enjoyed at a desk, maybe with a little extra care, and not necessarily as a travel companion.
Here is a writing sample:
