Newest Acquisitions (Virtual "Show & Tell") ~ part 555

How's this for a coincidence? Today's review is part 555... and the pen featured in the review is a Waterman '555' model! 😮 (cue 'Twilight Zone' music...)

This review is courtesy of Christopher (thank you, Christopher!):

(above: Waterman company offices and factory, Montreal, Quebec)
 
Christopher writes:

"Waterman was always prime throughout their history in the United States, but there were pens produced in Canada which truly stood alone. One such number was the Waterman 555. It came to life in the late 1940s, shortly after World War two, blessed with an outstanding finish, a super gold nib and the age-old and famous Waterman boxed lever filler. But let me be more specific in regard to yet another lovely Waterman pen that came my way." 

(photo courtesy of Christopher ~ please click on image to enlarge)

"The Waterman 555 was a pen product made in Canada at the Waterman plant in Montreal. The quality use of plastic in regard to this pen is enough to take one's breath away, Finished in a rich combination of browns and pearl mottled luster, the surface is further accented with vertical midnight blue lines. The effect pops, and in adding the 14K Gold filled fittings (which include a triple --wide with two outside-- banding), if this isn't a winner, I will eat my hat! Actually, this beautiful cap banding is reminiscent of the Waterman 100-year line of pens, which were not that distant in their production. The cap clip is that smart almost business-like application, with the Waterman branding featured vertically down the center. Underneath this cap is a matching grip section, which to my mind leads the eye on to an outstanding 14K Gold No.5 nib, as indicated by the first numeral of the pen's Waterman branding. The only other feature, other than this pen taking a lion's share of ink, is the end of the barrel being attractively stepped. As for measurements, this fine pen measures 6 ½ inches posted but caps back to a even 5 inches for pocket or purse. The question remains; will this amazing treasure go on to become part of my vintage pen collection? Well, the answer just has to be yes!"