Wearever
1930s
About This Model
Wearever was one of the most prolific fountain pen brands, manufactured in numerous models and countless varieties from the 1920s through the 1950s. They were, with Pioneers, the flagship line, with many other third tier pens from the same factories, of David Kahn's pen manufacturing empire. Ranging from poor overall quality (few of which survive intact today) to the very s9lid and attractive Deluxes and Pacemakers of the 1940s, Wearevers were dime store pens that generally worked well, lasting as long as the quality of their components allowed.
The top third of Kahn's quality levels included the Deluxe 100s, made from probably the mid-1930s-the end of the WWII. The Deluxes were usually of multicolored, vertically striped celluloid, with gold-colored trim and black plastic barrel and cap crowns. Their nibs were a wide range, from 14K to plate, to steel nibs with various Kahn model names.
About This Pen
It’s always such a pleasure to restore a good Wearever; one keeps watching for the corrosion, the crack. So many were cheaply made and are such terrible writers, but not this one. Its 5” long brown celluloid body has sparkly, randomly embedded gold streaks, giving it the appearance of exotic fabric. Its gold-plated trim is clean and tarnish-free. The lever is quite strong, and the clip is firm. That’s the good news. The better news is how it writes — this nib is smooth and fast, a great note-taking pen. The nib is steel, marked “Supreme, Gold-Plate”, but the plate is long gone. It writes an exceptionally smooth fine line. This is a pen for your bag or jacket pocket, enjoy it without worry.
This pen is not for sale.