Vintage Fountain Pens Inc

Vintage Fountain Pens Inc. (VFPI) was established under its former name, Vintage Fountain Pens, in 1976.

We provide vintage fountain pens – restored and ready to use today and vintage desktop items. Vintage fountain pens are by their very nature second, third or even fourth hand, condition will vary and this is stated and reflected in the price.

A fountain pen gift box is available free of charge with each purchase upon request. Just tick the relevant box at checkout.

Our Sold Archive provides information to budding vintage fountain pen/desktop item collectors and social history students and is a permanent record of items of interest that we have sold. It is also an opportunity for potential customers to view recently sold items. Should you wish us to try to source another copy of a previously sold item a contact e-mail link is provided.

Spotlight on: Waterman No.7 Ripple

No.7 Ripple Waterman

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This stylish vintage fountain pen was made by Waterman around 1927. They produced a series of hard rubber pens in what they termed a “Ripple” finish, offering differing nib types within the same range. In the No.7 range the nib type was denoted by the band at the top of the cap and on the nib. Whilst this particular model has a “Yellow” cap band, which denoted a rounded tip nib, suitable for left-handed writers, the nib has been replace over the years with an alternative Waterman No.7 nib. This has a fairly firm smooth point, suitable for right handed writers. The cap sports a Waterman’s ball ended clip which states “Waterman’s” with their “Ideal” logo and has a 9ct gold FDW band around the cap lip. The barrel imprint is very feint but it has the Waterman branding as does the lever and, as you would expect, the model number “7” is on the bottom of the barrel. The replacement No.7 “keyhole” nib carries the text “Waterman’s Ideal Canada 7, F.D.W. A.14 585” This long, elegant vintage fountain pen is in good order with only minor age wear and measures 14.2cm with cap on and 18 cm with cap on barrel end. Even with the nib change and feint imprint, it is suitable to add to a collection or to use everyday. A fine example of Waterman craftsmanship of the period. All fountain pens are professionally serviced by Vintage Fountain Pens Inc. and bench tested prior to offering for sale. A further inspection is carried out before despatch. A gift box is available free of charge on request and filling instructions will be sent with your order.

Price: £255.00
Postage and packing
U.K. via Royal Mail Special Delivery: £6.00
Europe via Royal Mail International Signed For: £8.00
Rest of World via Royal Mail International Signed For: £10.00
The postage and packing charge is per order not per item, so if you buy more than one item you pay only one postage and packing charge (see our terms). These costs will be added to your invoice at checkout. Please select UK, Europe or World delivery to ensure you pay the right amount.

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Here is a little information about how this site works:

The Vintage Pens section initially shows all the pens currently in stock, displayed in a random order, over several pages. Clicking on the link below the pen illustration will reveal other pens available from the same manufacturer. An alternative method of finding a particular pen is to use the Search Catalogue section.

The Desktop Items section shows all the items currently in stock or, as with the Vintage Pens list, you can search for particular items such as an inkwell, desk calendar etc. by using Search Catalogue.

When you have found something you wish to buy, then click on the 'add to basket' icon . You may continue shopping and add more items to your basket. When you have completed shopping then click on the 'Check out' button in the right margin to pay for your purchases. (NB: this button only appears when you have items in your basket. We use 'cookies' to record the contents of your basket. If your browser has cookies turned off then you will not be able to add items to your basket.)

The Restoration section provides information on fountain pen restoration. VFPI has been restoring pens since 1976.

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Spotlight on: Waterman No.7 Ripple

Vintage Fountain Pens - ready to use today.