Waterman Exception : handcrafted custom pen, the first square pen
Like fine luxury jewellery, Exception pens bring you the richest materials and most-scrupulous craftsmanship. And each one carries the esteemed Waterman Paris label. Learn more about Waterman Exception pens today.Technical prowess behind Exception
From conception to completion, this unique and challenging quadrangular design demands highly specific skills and unparalleled precision. From elaborate engraving to the noble technique of lacquer work, each intricate process is a triumph, each Exception the pure essence of Waterman imagination.
A creative marriage of style and luxury
Using pieces similar to those found in fine luxury jewellery, each pen carries the label 'Waterman, PARIS' on a wide silver or gold plated ring. This crafted band is gracefully engraved with three fine asymmetrical lines and Waterman Paris, illustrating the expertise and artistry of Waterman design.
Elaborate ideas and exceptional innovations
Amongst the numerous tailor-made elements of this pen is a precise, unique bayonet system developed to guarantee the coherence and purity of Exception's ergonomic design within its larger models. This innovation allows for perfect alignment between the square barrel and rounded grip section.
A harmonious fusion of dark and light
The unusual styling of Exception Night and Day Gold owes its originality to years of experience with precious metals and lacquer work. The barrel is covered in four successive layers of black lacquer then chiselled and plated with gold to produce a unique guilloche technique exclusive to Waterman.
Exceptionally emblematic, the Waterman W
A round emblem with the legendary Waterman W rising from its centre tops the square cap button. This singular and unique device is fashioned from the finest precious metals and manually filled with deep, silky black lacquer to give Exception a charismatic design and luxurious distinction.
The expression of unequivocal craftsmanship
The confident clean-cut lines of Waterman's two-branched clip are as exquisite as they are infamous and fuse perfectly with the modern simplicity of Exception. A distinguishing feature of Waterman pens, the clip is plated with precious metals and hand-polished to ensure a flawlessly smooth shine.
The technical perfection of circle and square
The precious metal and inlaid lacquer W rising from the cap button is an original and sophisticated overlapping of square and circle. A masterpiece of design, this innovative union of individual, manually assembled parts allows for the articulation of the clip and ensures a perfect grip.
The heritage of a noteworthy nib
Each individually crafted nib is engraved with Waterman's globe and IDEAL mark. To achieve a two-one effect, sections of the nib are masked to preserve the gold then dipped into a whitening rhodium solution. Every 18K solid gold nib is then highly polished to achieve strength and writing finesse.
