Boston, 74- School St. Chicago, 127-129 Sq State St. San Francisco. 17 Stockton St. Montreal, 179 St James St, London,^^C.,41 Kmgswoy Paris Milan Buenos Aires INTRODUCTION 7ATERMAN'S IDEAL FOUNTAIN PEN," a standard \A/ trade-mark, originated by the inventor of the pen that bears his name, has a broader and fuller meaning than that of a mere phrase. It not only stands for a pen that is perfect in its workmanship and service rendered to the user, but it also stands for a Business Policy, a relationship between manufacturer and mer- chant, one that was established with the beginning of the industry and one which we have always been careful to maintain. Pioneers in the field of scientific fountain pen making, it has been our proud boast for over a third of a century that Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen is the peer of any pen made, and that every whim of the fountain-pen-using public can be satisfied from our line. That this is not an idle claim is substantiated by the fact that nearly thirty million Waterman's Ideals are in daily use in all parts of the civilized world. From a modest beginning, comprised principally of an idea, with its first home consisting of desk space in a cigar store, the business has developed, growing year by year, ever in the forefront, until five large factories and ten branches with a staff of over two thousand loyal associates and employees are now required to supply the constantly increasing demand for our pens. Simplicity, Safety, Service and Satisfaction mark the high standard maintained by Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens. To attain this achievement, only the very best grade of materials are used, fashioned by the most modern tools in the hands of none but highly skilled mechanics. Every pen that bears the name of "Waterman's Ideal" is the product of the most scientific knowledge and skilled labor it is pos- sible to employ in the manufacture of a fountain pen, and is backed by our iron-clad guarantee to give absolute satisfaction. We have endeavored, in the following pages, to convey a general idea of the business and this staple line as it is today. The different types are made in a range of practical sizes, adaptable to different "hands," fancies and writing customs. The varying sizes in the different types are mounted with gold and silver in many conven- tional, floral and other designs, as illustrated and described. The line of Waterman's Ideals meets both the personal fancies and un- limited handwriting requirements of all writers. Handwriting re- quirements are as varied as are the personalities of the writers. Notwithstanding, everything that is wanted in fountain pens can be had in Waterman's Ideals. [2] MANUFACTURING RUBBER — GOLD— IRIDIUM— gathered from dis- tant parts of the Earth and. fashioned by modern machinery in the hands of highly skilled operators epitomizes the elements and the manufacture of Water- man's Ideal Fountain Pens. Rubber: The finest Beni-Bolivian Para rubber is pro- cured from the remote forests of South America, and shipped to our factories to go through the Waterman processes and after being vulcanized is made into the rubber parts composing our various types of fountain pens. Gold: Bought from the United States Government and guaranteed to assay pure, is alloyed to 14 kt. fine, then put through our special hardening and rolling pro- cesses until the degree of fineness and temper characteristic of Waterman's Ideal Gold Pens is reached. Iridium: A rare and costly mineral of unusual hard- ness is obtained from the Ural Mountains in Russia. Cheaper and softer Iridium may be obtained from other localities, but only the best is ever- used on the point of a Waterman's Ideal Gold Pen — that is why they have that superfine contact point and remain a source of supreme satisfaction long after cheaper pens have been discarded. Manufacture: Perfection can' only result from effi- ciency. Efficiency can only result from time and effort conscientiously applied. In the hands of highly skilled craftsmen, many of whom have been in our employ for a quarter of a century, the carefully selected and tested materials described above are put through the two hun- dred and ten distinct operations that convert them into the finished product bearing the L. E. Waterman Company trade-mark. [3] WatemzofsffljFountaintec CLIP-CAP and SPOON FEED IT is important that these two features be not overlooked, contributing as they do, so much to the great superiority of Waterman's Ideal Foun- tain Pens. Pens fitted with "Clip-Caps" cannot roll off the desk or fall from the pocket and be broken, thus making the "Clip- Cap" a safety feature that well justifies its universal demand and use. "Clip-Caps" are an exclusive feature on Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens. SPOON-FEED: The law of gravity produces a precipitation of ink in the barrel toward the point of the pen, but which must be under constant control so that only the exact amount of ink required will be fed at all times. Likewise, the expansion of air in the barrel of the pen, due to heat from the hand must be controlled. Waterman's Ideal Spoon-Feed, made from the finest grade of Para rubber, with the channels and reservoirs scientifically designed and constructed, acts as a governor which automatically regulates the precipitation of ink in such a way as to produce, when in use, the steady capillary flow that is so distinctive of Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens. The Improved Spoon-Feed, used only in Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens, insures a steady, sure and instan- taneous flow of ink and eliminates the "overflow" that makes dangerous the use of cheap and carelessly con- structed fountain pens. Watemaa&fWfbuntainPen THE GIFT PRACTICAL 'RUE FRIENDSHIP finds expression in service and the selec- tion of Gifts. The measure of true Friendship is disclosed by the care we employ in choosing our tokens of esteem. Nothing is more appropriate as a Gift than a Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen. It is a constant friend and companion, ever ready to render faithful and efficient service, inspiring in the heart of its owner a feeling of gratitude that cannot be measured by any standard of intrinsic value. Embodied in such a token are all the elements of the Gift Practical. It possesses the beauty that appeals to the artistic sense and the practical features essential to daily and constant use, making it a permanent, agreeable and useful reminder of the sincere feeling of friendship that prompted its selection. Individualism may be expressed in the design of the mounting of the pen selected. Waterman's Ideals are made in a wide range of styles and special mountings from which a selection may be made suitable for any occasion. Among the many types and styles illustrated in this catalog will be found silver and gold mountings fashioned into a variety of artistic and pleasing designs, and priced to suit every purse, while suggestions of more elaborate mountings of greater value are also shown. When the Gift selected is a Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen it is pre-eminently suitable for: — Artist or Artisan Employee or Employer Student or Scholar Lawyer or Merchant Soldier or Sailor Child or Adult No matter what the age, sex, profession, business, or walk in life, a fountain pen may be selected from the pages of this catalog that will be cherished for a lifetime, by its recipient, as The Gift Practical. [53 'WatemeofcMIbuntainPen KEY TO STANDARD NUMBERING SYSTEM This key table is made by using No. 2 in ike null column in all instances, fitted with No. 2 size goli pens. 33 t3 C Two Gold Bands GolclMiddle Gold Band on Cap Gold Band Top of Cap Half Silver Covered Full LSilver 1 Covered Half Gold Covered (Filled) Full Gold Covered (Filled) Half Gold Covered (Solid) Full Gold 1 Covered (Solid) 1 Regular Type. . . 12 12K 0G12 0712 412 0312 0512 312 512 Pocket Type 72 Safety Type .... 42 42V 42J 5 0642 0742 0942HV 442 0542 542 Self-Filling Type 52 52V 52H 0652 0752 0852V 0952>fv 252 152 0352 0o52 352 552 The key number to the four types is shown in the first column: — 12 to 72. FOR EXAMPLE— No. 0852HV: 2 — Unit figure, indicates size of gold pen contained in holder; 2 to 8. 5 — Tens figure, indicates type of holder; 12 to 72. 8 — Hundreds figure, indicates character of mounting; 200 to 900. 0 — Prefix, indicates gold-filled mounting. 3^2 — Suffix, indicates slender holder. V — Suffix, indicates short vest length. The example number, 08523^V, therefore, means Pocket Self- Filling Holder in slender vest length, fitted with No. 2 size gold pen mounted with gold filled band on cap. The finish of the holder, or the design of the mounting, however, is always indicated by the addition of a descriptive word after the number, for instance: — "Plain" or "Chased" on the unmounted pens. "Plain" or "Engraved" on gold banded pens. "Gothic" or "Filigree," etc., on gold or silver mounted pens. 16] rWatemzo&ffllfbiintainPen, THE TYPES OF HOLDERS SELF-FILLING TYPE Pocket Self-Filling Type, Nos. 52VgV to 58, shown in all sizes and styles on pages 8 to 13. Made to fill direct by suction from any ink supply by merely raising the lever and pressing it down. The lever locks. Pitted with our Screw Lock Security Cap. A. The Barrel is finished in a very high polish, and made with the largest possible ink capacity. E. The Point Section (with Ink Tube attached), in which the Gold Pen and Spoon Feed are carefully fitted, sets firmly into the barrel, leaving no shoulder at the joint. C. The Spoon Feed. D. The Gold Pen. E. The Cap is finished exactly like the barrel, and fits over the Point Section, screwing firmly on to the barrel. REGULAR TYPE Regular Type, Nos. \2y 2 to 18, shown in all sizes and styles on pages 15 to 17. This is the well- known Cone Cap style of holder, on which the cap fits by friction on either end. POCKET TYPE Pocket Type, Nos. 72J^V to 76, shown in all sizes and styles on page 14. Same general type of fountain pen as our well-known Regular Type, and fitted with our Screw Lock Security Cap. SAFETY TYPE Safety Type, Nos. 42J£V to 48, shown in all sizes and styles on pages 18 to 22. The Gold Pen and Feed turns down into the barrel of this type in order that the cap may screw on to the pen end when not in use, and seal (or cork) the ink supply. The Gold Pen and Feed turn out into writing position by a slight twist of the cap when placed on the butt end. The Safety Type may be carried filled with ink upside down, sideways, or in any position and cannot spill. Sheraton Sterling Silver No. 452 J£ $6.00 Gold Filled No. 0552M $10.00 Illustrations are sizes Noa. 52 and 54, four- fifilis actual size Gothic Sterling Silver No. 452W $5.00 No. 452 5.00 No. 454 7.00 No. 455 8.50 No. 456 9.50 Gold Filled No. 0552 V, $10.00 No. 0552 10.00- No. 0554 12.50 No. 0555 15.00 No. 0556 18.00 Pansy Panel Sterling Silver No. 452 >-£ $6.00 No. 452 6.00 No. 454 S . 00 Gold Filled No. 0552J£ $10.00 Oriental Sterling Silver No. 452H $6.00 Gold Filled No. 0552]^ $10.00 Clip Caps cost extra: Regular, $.25; Stirling Silver, $.50; RolledGold, $1.00; 14 Kt. Gold,$2.00 [9] [11] Merman's{©)fbuntain Pen SELF-FILLING TYPE— VEST LENGTH Plain E. O. Sterling Silver No. 452HV $5.50 No. 452 V^V, w.r. . (i.00 No. 4S2^V,t.c. . 8.00 Gold Filled No. 0552J^V SS.50 No. 0552^V,w.r. 9.00 No. 0552MV, t.c. 11.00 Solid Gold No. 552WV $29.00 No. o^^V,w.r. 30.00 No. 552^V,t.c. 40.00 Filigree, E. C. (closed) No. 452KV $5.50 No. 452.^ V, w.r. . 6.00 Gold Filled No.0552HV $9.50 No. 0552}^V, w.r. 10.00 Solid Gold No. 552KV $27.00 No. 552^V, w.r. 28.00 Pansy Panel, E. C. Sterling Silver No. 452^V SG.50 No. 452^V,w.r. . 7.00 No.452}|V,t.c... 9-00 Gold Filled No. 0552KV-. Scroll, E. C. Sterling Silver No. 452UV 16.50 No. w.r. . 7.0(1 No. 462"^V,t.c. . 9.00 Gold Filled No. 0552 'AV $9.50 No. 0552''.,V,w.r. 10.00 No. 0552 14Y, t.c. 12. 00 Illustrations are all size No. 52_!^V, four-fif tha actual size E. C.=End Covered; w. r.— with ring; t. c.=witt telescope cap I Watermaifcffl)fbuntainPeii SELF-FILLING TYPE — VEST LENGTH V ■ I j i I 'J 1 J f I Etched, E. C. Sheraton, E. C. Harid Engraved Vine Gold Filled Sterling Silver f- C, No. 0852HV JO- 50 No. 452>*V S6.50 Sterling Silver No. 0552}$V, with No. 452}£V, with No. 452MV J7.00 Ring 10.00 Ring 7.00 No. 452}$ V, with No. 0552}$ V, with No. 452J4V, with Rin S 7.50 Telescope Cap. 12.00 Telescope Cap. 9.00 No. 452}£V, with Telescope Cap. 9.00 Gold Filled No. 0552.14V J9.50 No. 0552J4V, with Ring 10.00 No. 0552MV, with Telescope Cap. 12.00 Rlustrationa are all size No. 52J£V, four-fifths actual a E. C.=End Covered Gothic, E. C. Sterling Silver No. 452J4V $6.50 No. 452KV, with Ring 7.00 No. 452}$V, with Telescope Cap. 9.00 Gold Filled No. 0552HV S9.50 No. 0552KV, with Ring 10.00 No. 0552}$V, with Telescope Cap. 12.00 L 13] Illustrations are sizes Noa. 12)4 to 76, four-fifths actual size Clip Cap3 post extra: Regular, S.25; Sterling Silver, $.50; Rolled Gold $1.00; 14 Kt. Gold, $2.00 [14] No. 12}4 , No. 12. . . No. 14. . . No. 15.. . No. 16. . . No. IS. . . No. 20.. . . .S2.o0 . . 2.50 . . 4.00 .5.00 . . 6.00 . . 8.00 . .10.00 Gold Middle Band Engraved or Plain No. 0712K S3. 50 No. 0712 3.50 No. 0714 5.00 No. 0715 6.00 No. 0716 7.00 No. 0718 9.00 Gold Mounted Engraved Bands No. 0612K S3. 50 No. 0612 3.50 No. 0614 5.00 No. 0615 6.00 No. 0616 7.00 No. 0618 9.00 Illustrations are all No. 14, four-fifths actual : Gold Mounted Plain. Banda No. 061 2K S3. 50 No. 0612 3.50 No. 0614 5.00 No. 0615 6.00 No. 0616 7.00 No. 0618 9.00 Clip Caps cost extra: Regular, -iS.-'S; Sterling Silver, $.! 50; Rolled Gold, S1.00; 14 Kt. Gold, $2.00 [15] REGULAR TYPE Plain Plain Gold Filled Gold Filled No. 0512 $8.50 No. 0312H $4.25 No. 0514 10.00 No. 0312." 5.00 Solid Cold N °- 0314 650 No. 512J3 (with Solid Gold name plate)... S22. 50 No. 312^ J14.00 No. 514 (with No. 314 (with name plate) .. . 30.00 name plate) .. . 18.00 Clip Cups cost extra: Regular, $.25; Sterling Silver, $.50; Rolled Gold, $1.00; 14 Kt. Gold, $2.00 Illustrations are all No. Gold Filled No. 0312) 4 $5.0!) No. 0312 6.00 No. 0314 S.00 Solid Gold No. 312 Ji S14.S0 No. 314 15.00 *Solid Gold No. 512^ $23.50 No. 512 23.50 No. 514 25.00 No. 515 30.00 No. 516 40.00 14, four-fifths actual size *Filigree Sterling Silver No. 412!^ $5.00 No. 412 5.00 No. 414 7 00 No. 415 8.50 No. 416 9.50 Gold Filled No. 0512 $10.00 No. 0514 12 50 No. 0515 15 00 No. 0516 18.00 [17] Mermaifeldeal fountain to SAFETY TYPE Gold Middle Bond Engraved or Plain No. 0742>£ $4.00 No. 0742 4.00 No. 0744 5.00 No. 0745 6.00 No. 0746 7.00 No. 074S 9.00 No. 0642 S4.00 No. 0642 4.00 No. 0644 5.00 No. 0645 6.00 No. 0646 7.00 No. 0648 9.00 Gold Mounted Engraved Bands No. 0M2}4 S4.00 No. 0642 4.00 No. 0644 5.00 No. 0645 6.00 No. 0646 7.00 No. 0648 9.00 ■ all ? i No. 44, four-fiftlis armal s Clip Caps cost extra: Rr-jrular, $.2.1; Sterling Silver, $.50; Rolled Gold, $1.00; 14 Kt. Gold, $2.00 [18] SAFETY TYPE Solid Gold Plain or Scroll Middle Band, Wide No. 742H (10.00 No. 742 10.00 No. 744 12,00 No. 745 14.00 No. 746 15.00 No. S5.50 No. 442 5.50 No. 444 7.00 No. 445 S.50 No. 446 9.50 Gold Filled No. 0542}£ 810.00 No. 0542 10.00 No. 0544 12.50 No. 0545 15.00 No. 0546 18.00 Illustrations nre sizes Nos. 42J Clip Caps cost, extra : Regular, S.25; Sterling Sib **&m Gold No. 5421-i $23.50 No. 642 23 . 50 No. 544 25.00 No.'545 30.00 No. 546 40.00 *Plain Covered to Friction -End Gold Filled No. 0542i,£ S3. 00 No. 0542 0.00 No. 0544 10.00 No. 0545 12.50 Solid Gold No. 542J^ $30.00 No. 542 32.00 No. 544 35.00 No. 545 .'. 40.00. and 44, four-fifths actual sine r, $ .50; Rolled Gold, $1.00; 14 Kt. Gold, S2.00 Etched _ Covered In Friction End Gold Filled No. 0542% $10.00 *Sterling Silver No. 442 $7 .50 Covered to Stuffing Box only [19] IW^aofe(ME)uiitainPen SAFETY TYPE — VEST LENGTH Plain Gold Band Chased Top of Cap with Ring and Pin attached Gold Filled No. 42J^V 83.00 No. 0942>£V $5.50 No. 0742J^V ....$4.00 No. 0742^V S4.00 Without Pin No. 0942MV $4.50 Illustration; i all h ; No. 42<4V, foiir-6ftha actual size [20] ^temejfsffl)R)untainPei SAFETY TYPE— VEST LENGTH Scroll Middle "Band Solid Gold Wide Plain Middle Rruid Solid Gold Wide No. 742J^V $10.00 Plain Middle Band Solid Gold Narrow No. 742>£V $7.00 Etched Gold Filled No. 0542 WV $9.00 No. 0542 J-W, with Ring 9.50 No. 0542HV. with Telescope Cap. . 12 . 00 ♦Sterling Silver No. 442>£V $7.00 No. 442)4 V, with Ring 7.50 No. 442) SV, with Telescope Cap.. 9.00 Illustrations ; i all e Filigree Sterling Silver No. 442J4.V So.50 Gold Filled No. 0542 V.... $10. 00 Solid Gold No. 542J^V $20.00 4.V , four-fiftha actual s *Full Plain Entirely Covered Gold Filled No. 0542MV... .$14.00 No. 05-12 J-SV, with Ring 14. SO No. 0542! iV, with Telescope Cap.. 17. 00 .Solid Gold No. 542 HV $40.00 [21] ■ § SAFETY TYPE — VEST LENGTH Hand Engraved Vino Sterling Silver No. 442^V $8.00 No. 442^V, with Ring 8.50 No. 442KV, with Telescope Cap. . 10 . 00 *With Ring: Silver, $.50 i With Ring and Pin: Silv „ * Pla !S, Scroll Pull Scroll Sterling Silver Sterling Silver Entirely Covered No. 442UV $5.00 No. 442J^V $6.00 Sterling Silver No. 441?! a ; . with Ko. 442'AV, with No. 442^V $8.00 Telescope Cap.. 7.o0 r; ue 6. SO No. 442>£V, with GoldFUled No. 442MV, with Ring 8.50 w n*42HV, with Telescope Cap.. 10. 00 Solid Gold No. 542J^V S25.00 No. 542 UV, with Illustrations are all No. 42J£V, Telescope Cap. .35. 00 four-fifths actual size tra; Gold Filled, S.50 extra; Solid Gold, $2.00 extra , 51.50 extta; Gold Filled, $1.50 extra; Solid Gold, S4.00 extra [22] [23] ^aterman^M)FountmnPen ENGRAVING NOTHING gives the distinction or individuality to a gold or silver mounted fountain pen as much as an artistic and well executed inscription. Our facilities enable us to provide our trade with a very wide range of designs from which to choose, together with assurance oE prompt and skillful workmanship. Special care should always be exercised by the customer to select an inscription that will fit well in. the space on the pen mounting in which the engraving is to be done. We illustrate below a variety of monograms and letterings pleasing to the most dis- criminating taste. For prices see opposite page. -. , " - 1. ^ [24] WatemeaiMdeaijFbuntain Pen During the Christmas season orders cannot be executed promptly if received later than December 15th. Prices on Engraving For styles see opposite page. Style M 1, Monogram, three letters or less, eomplete SO. 40 Style M 2 " " " " " " 40 Style M 10, " " " " " " 50 Style M 12, " " " " " " 50 Style M 30, " " " " " « 75 Style M 31, " " " " " « 75 Style M 32 " " " " « " 75 Style M 33, " " " " " " 75 Style M 34, " " " " " " 75 Style M 35, " " " " " " 75 Style M 36, " " " ' '» " « 75 Style M 37, " " " " " " 75 Style M 38, " " " " " " 75 Stvle M 39, " ' " " 75 Style M 100, " " " " " « 1 25 Style M 101, " " " " " " 1 25 Style M 102, " " " " " 1 25 Style M 150, " " " " " " 1 50 Stvle M 151, » " " " " * 1 50 Style M 152, " " " " " " 1 50 Style M 153, " " " " " " 1 50 Style M 154, " " " " « " 1.50 Style M 200, " " " " " " 1 75 Style M 201, " " " " « " 1.75 Stvle M 202, " " " " " " 1 75 Style M 203, " " " " " " 1 75 Style M 204, " " " " " " 1 . 75 Style M 205, " " " " " " 1 75 Style M 206, " " " " " " 1 75 Style M 207, " " " " " " 1 75 Style L 1 Lettering, Script, small price per letter .04 Style L 20 Lettering, Old English Block, small price per letter . 10 In ordering engraving it is urged that special care be used to write initials and name distinctly, as alterations can rarely be made. [25] Waterman's(Hea|R)untain to GOLD PENS EACH gold pen bearing the imprint "Waterman's Ideal." is made to successfully stand every test to which a pen may be subjected — likewise in the line of Waterman's Ideal Gold Pens will be found a style suited to every purpose to which a pen may be put. The Waterman's Ideal trade-mark is a guarantee that each pen is genuine 14 karat gold, hand tempered by the Waterman process that insures a maximum of permanent elasticity. Every pen is heavily tipped with selected hard Iridium which gives a smooth, long-wearing point not found in other gold pens. In this line will be found pens duplicating the action of any steel pen and possessing the added smoothness and lasting qualities found only in high grade gold pens. ' Illustration of Regular Points which are made in every degree. Size No. 7. Size No. S. Size No. 10. Waterman's Ideal Gold Pens are made in short, medium and long nibs and cun be supplied with fine, medium, coarse., stub, obliijue: and special points. Special Points STENOGRAPHERS, fine flexible point All sizes MANIFOLD No. 2-6 sizes BOOKKEEPERS, I'.ne still' point All sizes TUtiXEl i-UP Put NT No. 2-6 sizea FALCON No. 4 size only MUSIC No. 2-6 sizes ACCOUNTING, special fine point .. . .No. 2-6 sizes RULING No. 4 siae only SPECIAL POINTS may be had in any style holder at prices indicated: Stenographers. Falcon, mid Bouk keeper* wold pen.~. regular price. Account in;:, Manifold, and Hall puini jrokl peris, oil eenU .additional to regular price. Music and Ruling; gold pens, SI .00 addil ionrd to regular price. [26] Watemej&(WfbuntamPfen THE CARE OF A PEN DEALERS and users should realize the fact that the service ren- dered by Waterman's Ideals is materially augmented when the pen is given proper care. The simplicity of Waterman's Ideals reduces the chance of their getting out of order to a minimum. The care necessary for their con- tinued satisfactory service is far less than that of a watch, but the very nature of their construction and operation makes it important that the rules given below, and included in the instruction sheet en- closed in every pen box, be observed. No sale of a Waterman's Ideal is complete until the purchaser is impressed with the foregoing and given thorough instruction for the care of the pen purchased. When filling a Self-Filling Type Pen the gold pen should be completely immersed and left in the ink for a second or two after the lever is snapped into place to complete filling operation. Never attempt to remove or regulate the Gold Pen or Feed, the pen selected. Waterman's Ideals are made in a wide range of styles and special mountings from which a selection may be made suitable for any occasion. Among the many types and styles illustrated in this catalog will be found silver and gold mountings fashioned into a variety of artistic and pleasing designs, and priced to suit every purse, while suggestions of more elaborate mountings of greater value are also shown. When the Gift selected is a Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen it is pre-eminently suitable for: — t o cleanse Self-Filling Type place the point in cold water and operate the lever, forcing the water in and out through the feed until clean. The Safety Type should be cleaned by removing ink, the barrel then being allowed to stand overnight in half a glass of cold water. If the inside of the Cap becomes soiled, clean it with a match covered with tissue paper or thin cloth. The construction of Waterman's Ideals makes their care a simple process, but the importance of an occasional thorough cleansing should not be underestimated, or neglected. [27] /Watemarfsffl)IbuntainPen REPAIRS WATERMAN'S IDEALS are recognized throughout the entire world as the standard of Fountain Pen perfection. No one may be expected to have as great interest in maintaining this reputation as ourselves. Each and every one of the parts employed in the construction of our pens is carefully tested in its respective department and undergoes a final and thorough inspection in the complete pen before being shipped. Each part is guaranteed perfect when sold. Our Repair Department is maintained for the convenience and benefit of our customers, but can render efficient service only with their full co-operation. As Waterman's Ideals are sold with a positive guarantee it is im- portant that dealers send to us all pens in need of repair or adjustment, otherwise complete assurance of satisfaction cannot be given to the customer. Only highly skilled workmen are employed in our Repair Depart- ment as it is frequently far more difficult to make a repair than a new pen. _ . 2 — Unit figure, indicates size of gold pen contained in holder; 2 to 8. 5 — Tens figure, indicates type of holder; 12 to 72. 8 — Hundreds figure, indicates character of mounting; 200 to 900. 0 — Prefix, indicates gold-filled mounting. }-2 — Suffix, indicates slender holder. V — Suffix, indicates short vest length. The example number, 08523^V, therefore, means Pocket Self- Filling Holder in slender vest length, fitted with No. 2 size gold pen mounted with gold filled band on cap. ,-. SAC AND CLEANING— 25c 1X1-1 '"*" ' This price includes the ^upplvihf/ oi a ~-i<\ eh-aniiis: and re-rutting i he yokl pen. PACKING AND CLEANING — -50c This price includes the cork parkin?; for safety holder*. also clcaiiiiie; and rcsetlm?; the gold pen. REPAIR ATTENTION— 25c Thisprire includes the- cleaniTi?; and resettnii-' of j.!<>!ri pen or n-pairn seni in us fur adjustment, re- quiring no parts and no attention to the gold pen other than resetting and cleaning. GOLD PENS REPOINTE D — 7 5o Repointcd gold pens cannot be warranted to wear well, or to have ( he same quality of point or flexibility. Pens smaller than No. 5 are seldom worth repointing. The prices of gold pens, feed bars and point sections apply also to these parts of all mounted styles; the gold and silver mounted barrels and caps cost additional, according to the style of mounting. Gold pens when straightened are usually softer and seldom have the original good qualities of new pens. We do not guarantee pens that have been straightened. [28] jf\^mzj&(ME)untainPen WHY GOOD INK IS IMPORTANT DISCRIMINATING users of "writing fluid realize the importance of good ink and always desire the best. Obviously the operation of a fountain pen makes unwise the use of a fluid not free from the coagulating properties of cheap and unscientifically made Ink. For over a decade Waterman's Ideal Ink has maintained a standard of excellence that proclaims it to be the best Ink made and fully justifies the constantly growing demand for it. Fountain pen satisfaction is inseparable from ink satisfaction. To insure this result we unhesitatingly recommend Waterman's Ideal Ink as the best Ink that years of experience coupled with conscientious effort and the use of only high grade ingredients can produce. Dealers selling Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens should caution their customers against the unnecessary use of cheap Inks containing sediment that quickly gums or clogs the channels of the Feed, or that is watery or weak in color. Waterman's Ideal Combined Writing and Copying Ink is a rare product possessing as it does every element necessary in a superfine Copying Ink, yet, with an occasional cleansing of the point section, may be used in a fountain pen with absolute satisfaction. We have a motive for manufacturing the best Ink it is possible to make— Waterman's Ideal Ink used in a Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen helps to make possible our guarantee of absolute satisfaction. It is desired to call attention to the unusual convenience of the type of bottles designed for Desk and Traveling use. A "Traveler's Filler" in either a wood or nickel container makes it unnecessary for the owner of a Waterman's Ideal to lower the standard of the pen's service by using the unsatisfactory Ink found in the open ink-wells of hotels, post offices, etc. Our patented "pour out," with which the larger sizes are fitted, marks a distinct achievement, permitting the Ink to be poured from the bottles in a regulated stream, free from the sudden stoppage or rush that so often floods everything in the vicinity of the ink-well being filled. WATERMAN'S IDEAL INK IS: J* A perfect chemical compound — Scientifically made — Practical for all Ink purposes — Free from sediment — Non-corrosive — Uniform in flow and consistency — Permanent in record properties — Made in four colors — Packed in convenient and practical bottles. [29] ! Watem2jfsffi)E)untainPen WATERMAN'S IDEAL INK For Fountain Pen and Commercial Use IN addition to its superfine qualities, Waterman's Ideal Ink is sold in con- tainers that offer a maximum of convenience to the user. TRAVELERS' FILLER Nickel Container No. 110— Blue Black- » .00 210— Gre 310— Violet 710— Jet Blank . TRAVELERS' FILLER Wood Container No. 114— Blue Blacks. 25 ea. 214 — Green 25 " 314— Violet 25 " 714— Jot Black.. .25 " TRAVELERS' FILLER Wood Container i. 109— Blue Black. .3 .35 el 209— Green 35 " 309— Violet 35 " 709— Jet Black ... .35 " TRAVELERS' FILLER Nickel Coi 115 — Blue Black S .50 ei 215 — Green 50 " 315 — Violet 50 " 715— Jet Black.. .50 " ILLUSTRA- TIONS shbw various styles of containers es- pecially designed for desk and trav- eling use. DESK STYLE /or SELF-FILLERS No. 103— Blue Black S .20 ea. " 203— Green 20 " " 303— Violet 20 " " 503— Red 25 " '' 703— Jet Black 20 " DESK FILLER No. 105— Blue Black S .30 e " 205— Green 30 ' " 305— Violet 30 ' " 505 — Red 40 ' " 705— Jet Black 30 ' [30] WatematfsWRjuntainPfeii WATERMAN'S IDEAL INK For Fountain Pen and Commercial Use WATERMAN'S Ideal Ink is made in Blue Black, Jet Black, Red, Green, Violet and Com- bined Writing and Copying. Any of these colors may be had in any of the various styles and sizes of containers illustrated. H Pint No. 10S— Blue Black S " 208— Green " 30S— Violet " 408— Combined Writ- ing and Copying " 508— Red " 70S— Jet Black Its record qualities are everlasting. 21)2— Green. . 802 — Violet 502 Red 702— Jet Black . . . lPint No. 11G— Blue Black $ .7 " 216— Green 7 " 316— Violet 7 " 416— Combined "Writ- ing and Copying .7 " 516— Red 1.1 " 716— Jet Black 7 1 Quart No. 132— Blue Black fl.-S " 232— Green l.i " 332 — Violet l.S " 432— Combined Writ- ing and Copying l.S " 532— Red: 1.7 " 732— Jet Black l.S 2 Ob. No. 102— Blue Black . . $ .15 ea. .15 " .15 " .20 " 4 0z. No. 104— Blue Black.. " 204— Green " 304— Violet " 504— Red " 704— Jet lilnck. . . The best ink that can be manufactured. GOz. No. 106— Blue Black. . " 206— Green " 306— Violet " 506— Red " 706— Jet Black . . . L3i J ^atermaofs(Mrountainte INDEX Sage ADDRESSES 1 CARE OF A PEN 27 CLIP-CAPS 4 ENGRAVING 24-25 GIFT PRACTICAL, THE 5 HOLDERS, TYPES OF 7 INK 29-31 INTRODUCTION 2 MANUFACTURING 3 NUMBERING SYSTEM, KEY TO 6 PEN, CARE OF A 27 PENS, GOLD 26 PENS, POCKET TYPE 14 PENS, REGULAR TYPE 15-17 PENS, SAFETY TYPE 18-22 PENS, SELF-FLLLLNG , 8-13 PENS, TYPES OF 7 REPAIRS 28 SILK GUARDS 23 SPOON FEED 4