c1925 Waterman Hard Rubber Pencil, 1.1 mm lead , Propel/repel, Clip imprint: "Waterman's" with Ideal logo/ Pat. Oct.9.09 G/F band on cap Cap imprint Waterman's May 12-1925
The Waterman pen company is a major manufacturer of luxury fountain pens. Established in 1884 in New York City by Lewis Edson Waterman, it is one of the few remaining first-generation fountain pen companies, as Waterman S.A.. Since 2000 it has been owned by the American group Newell Brands subsidiary Sanford L.P.