WAHL-EVERSHARP DEMI SKYLINE Fountain Pen [c.1943] [FULLY RESTORED]

Description

WAHL-EVERSHARP DEMI SKYLINE
FOUNTAIN PEN
with
1.
14K GOLD NIB;
2. CLEAN GOLD-FILLED TRIM
Details & Descriptions
Year
: circa 1943
Length
: 5.2 Inches; (13.2 cm)
Color
: Red
Nib Material
: 14K Gold
Nib Size
: Fine
Mater
ial
: Celluloid and Gold-Filled Trim
Listed here is an early American fountain pen produced by Wahl-Eversharp called the Skyline. This pen was popular for its comfortable hand feel and its fetching streamlined design. This is the demi or small size of the pen. Good Luck!
C
AP and BARREL
The cap is in VERY GOOD condition. There are no cap lip cracks, chips, or major scratches. The trim looks pristine. There are some surface signs of wear. A light scuff here and there.
The barrel is in VERY GOOD condition. The lever actuates nicely. The trim of the lever is clean as well which is rare.
WAHL-EVERSHARP 14K SKYLINE NIB
This Wahl-Eversharp Skyline fountain pen features its original 14K gold nib.  The nib's imprints are entirely present and well preserved.  The nib is not quite firm and has bit of spring. It writes like a fine and is good for precise writing. The tines are perfectly aligned and the nib is oriented properly on the original ebonite feed. The nib is nice and smooth with optimal flow for vellum paper. I used it on 52 gsm Tomoe River paper with Montblanc Around the World in 80 Days Blue ink.
RESTORATION SERVICES
This vintage Wahl-Eversharp Skyline fountain pen has been cleaned and tested for function (filling and writing). It is READY TO WRITE upon filling with standard fountain pen ink.
A brand new latex ink sac
has been properly installed with a dry lubricant to improve performance and longevity.
Renaissance Wax
(yes, only the best) has been sparingly applied to the surface to protect and preserve the celluloid
as well as the gold-plated surfaces
. Renaissance Wax is used by professional vintage pen restorers and other esteemed institutions such as the British Museum. It is great for protecting metals from oxidation and for protecting surfaces that often come into contact with hands.
This
wax
will not stain or discolor with aging. It is 1
.
acid neutral
; 2.
water r
esistant
; and
3.
alcohol resistant. The Renaissance Wax will preserve the color of the ebonuite and protect from further color loss.
The 14K gold nib has been
adjusted for smoothness and flow
.
Beyond making sure that the pens I restore write, I like to make sure they
write well. Using a loupe, premium micro-abrasives, and when necessary, specially made nib repair tools each nib is carefully adjusted to provide an enjoyable writing experience based on the particular characteristics of the nib.
The Skyline has been fully disassembled and cleaned.
A word on
SHIPPING
:
In the US I will be shipping the pens in a Priority Mail Small Flat Rate box (2-3  Business Days) for
FREE
.
To International Bidders: For overseas shipping I will send your pen in a USPS Priority Mail International Flat Rate® box (6-10 Business Days). This is better than First Class Mail.
TERMS
and CONDITIONS
Payment by Paypal is preferred. Payment by Paypal should preferably be made within 2 days after the listing has ended.   If for any reason you are not satisfied with your pen please take advantage of my
100% no quibble fourteen day money back
Return Policy. Buyer pays return shipping. Buyers are responsible for customs fees and taxes (if applicable).
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