Waterman pens - fountain pens, rollerball pens and pencils - are encased in fine metal and are available in many stylish versions with differently designed nibs and rings. First manufactured by New York’s Waterman Pen Company in the 1880s, they are used by businesspeople for their classy look and the fluid way they handle. If you are looking for Waterman pen suppliers, contact office or specialty stores. A Waterman fountain pen costs more, but lasts longer than the pens you buy at the drugstore.

You can find Waterman pen distributors easily in large downtown areas or in shopping malls with stationary or office supply stores. Rural customers may need to rely on Internet sites to buy Waterman pens and pencils. When buying Waterman pencils and related products, consider:

1. Take a look at the various Waterman pen lines, including the Philéas line of fountain pens and rollerball pens, with a wide gold-plated steel nib and black crown. Other distinctive Waterman pens and pencils are the Audace, the Charleston and the Harmonie.

2. Some people collect discontinued versions of Waterman pens, as they consider them works of art..

3. Some high-end Waterman pen distributors charge higher prices for the product depending on availability and retail environment.


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• Try out several styles before coming to a final decision. Waterman pens come in many different ink colors and styles within each line, including mechanical pencils, fiber, roller ball, fountain and ball point pens.

The official source of Waterman Pens and Pencils is
the Waterman Pens and Pencils page at Business.com