Waterman: The world's most famous fountain pen brand
The fountain pen is not only a writing instrument, but also a status symbol. "Show me your fountain pen and I'll tell you your status." Yes, there is no such saying, but there are such fountain pens. Here is the story of the world's most famous fountain pen brand:
Lewis Edson Waterman is an American inventor. He patented multiple fountain pens and was the founder of the Waterman Pen Company. Lewis Edson Waterman found a solution to the leaking problem of fountain pens with the three-piece feeding system he invented in 1883. The company continues to reflect the elegant Paris style to its pens since the day the first fountain pen, New York: Regular, was patented. Drawing attention with the precious materials and special designs of the Crene, Expert and Hemisphere collections, Waterman writing instruments represent a timeless taste and self-confidence.
Offering a sophisticated French style to users with their designs, Waterman pens received worldwide acclaim at the l'Exposition Universelle fair held in Paris in 1900 and won the gold medal of excellence, the highest award. The well-deserved reputation of the brand after this award continues its existence today with the elegant and iconic pens produced in Nantes, France. By launching the world's first clip-on pen in 1904, it introduced a revolutionary innovation that made it easy to carry pens in pockets.
The biggest source of inspiration for the brand since the day it was founded is the rich museums of Paris. The rich culture in these museums is strikingly brought to life in the Waterman pens. All Watermark pens are assembled by careful hands and their tests are also carried out by Watermark experts one by one. Every detail, from the perfection of the pen tips to the perfection of the quality of the pen, is tested over and over again.
The Waterman Pen Company is a major manufacturing company of luxury fountain pens and inks, based in Paris, France. The firm was established in 1884 in New York City by Lewis Waterman, being one of the few remaining first-generation fountain pen companies, as "Waterman S.A." Since 2000 Waterman has been owned by the American group Newell Brands, through its subsidiary, Sanford L.P.
Waterman's wide product range consists of 6 different collections: Exception, Carene, Charleston, Perspective, Expert and Hemisphere. While the Exception collection draws attention with its unique design and square shape; Carène stands out as a stylish expression of individuality with its luxurious design. The Charleston collection, which stands out with its Art Deco style, represents the past and future of Waterman. While Perspective stands out with its complex French design and elegant engravings inspired by the skyline of the city of Paris; Expert collection symbolizes trust and authority with its strong and assertive design. The latest collection of Waterman pencils, Hemisphere, reflects the fashion sense of Paris to its design with its eye-catching colors and carefully selected patterns.
Waterman produces all of its collections with fountain pen, ballpoint pen and rollerball pen options. The Hemisphere collection also includes a mechanical pencil option.
