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This is a throwback photo from 2004. This is a Wearever Zenith navy blue fountain pen c. 1944-1950 with an uncommon sterling silver cap band. The Wearever Zenith held the second from the top position in the post World War II David Kahn, Inc. line, behind the Pacemaker model. It sold for $1.95, including a 14 karat gold nib with Wearever's clear plastic "C-Flow" feed. The Zenith had a stepped "ruby" colored plastic cap top and cheap gold plated trim. The Zenith was offered in solid colors including maroon, coachman's green, navy blue and black. Packaged with a pencil, the set was $2.75. Wearever Zenith pens, when they are restored and have good nibs, can be fun writers. A good starter pen for a restorer or a new user. #fountainpen #wearever #zenith #pencollecting #sterlingsilver #davidkahn #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/CitApeGPd3x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This is a Wearever combination pen – pencil in mottled green celluloid c. late 1930s. It’s a 5 13/16 inch long lever fill pen with a short twist action pencil on the opposite end. The trim and nib were gold plated. Wearever was the flagship brand of David Kahn, Inc. of North Bergen, New Jersey and the company claimed to be the “world’s largest fountain pen manufacturer,” and certainly dominated the inexpensive pen market. The stainless steel nib is stamped DURIUM over 6. The clip is stamped WEAREVER. These pens can be found in several marbled colors and with different trim. #pencollecting #fountainpen #wearever #davidkahn #celluloid #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/CWZR61XvYyX/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is a Wearever button fill fountain pen in rust brown celluloid c. late 1940s. This 5 3/8 inch long pen fills by removing the black button from the barrel end, dipping the nib in ink and pressing the button which bends a pressure bar to squeeze the ink sac. Wearever was the flagship brand of David Kahn, Inc. of North Bergen, New Jersey and the company claimed to be the “world’s largest fountain pen manufacturer,” and certainly dominated the inexpensive pen market. This is a lower price sibling to the button fill Pacemaker. Differences include no WEAREVER stamping on the clip and a gold plated stainless steel nib. The section has an ink view window to show ink level but is stained on this example. The nib is stamped WEAREVER over U. S. A. The barrel is stamped NORTH BERGEN over NEW JERSEY next to WEAREVER next to MADE IN over U. S. A. These pens can be found in many marbled and striped colors. #pencollecting #fountainpen #wearever #pacemaker #davidkahn #celluloid #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/CLU3ENrjRNc/?igshid=382zjzwlrib2

This is a first version Wearever Pennant in pearlized navy blue c. 1950-1953.  Wearever was the flagship brand of David Kahn, Inc. of North Bergen, New Jersey and the company claimed to be the “world’s largest fountain pen manufacturer,” and certainly dominated the inexpensive pen market.  The stainless steel nib features a clear Lucite “C-Flow” feed and a decorative overfeed.  The nib, feed and ink sac could be replaced as a unit for 50 cents and were offered in extra fine, steno, flexible fine, medium and broad.  The cap has a satin finish metal cover, probably stainless steel.  The trim is lightly gold plated.  The original barrel colors were made of injection molded pearlized Forticel plastic in maroon, green, navy and gun metal as well as black.  Additional colors were added in the mid 1950s.  The fountain pen sold for $1.00, and a gift boxed set with a matching pencil was $1.98.

This is an early Wearever Pennant fountain pen in pearlized green with a gold tone cap c. 1950-1953. Wearever was the flagship brand of David Kahn, Inc. of North Bergen, New Jersey and the company claimed to be the “world’s largest fountain pen manufacturer,” and certainly dominated the inexpensive pen market. The stainless steel nib features a clear Lucite “C-Flow” feed and a decorative overfeed. The nib, feed and ink sac could be replaced as a unit for 50 cents and were offered in extra fine, steno, flexible fine, medium and broad. The cap has a satin finish metal cover, probably stainless steel and in this case it is gold tone, probably lightly gold plated like the trim. The original barrel colors were made of injection molded pearlized Forticel plastic in maroon, green, navy and gun metal as well as black. Additional colors were added in the mid 1950s. The regular fountain pen sold for $1.00, and a gift boxed set with a matching pencil was $1.98, though it's unknown if this version sold at a premium. #pencollecting #fountainpen #wearever #pennant #davidkahn #lucite #forticel #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/B3TGmiTD1hb/?igshid=1ozg2nr8d3uqa

This is a Wearever Saber cartridge fountain pen in gray c. 1958-1962. The 5 7/16 inch long Saber is effectively a second version Pennant that uses cartridges. The stainless steel nib features a clear Lucite “C-Flow” feed without the Pennant's overfeed and was offered in extra fine, flexible fine, steno, medium and broad. The cap has a satin finish metal cover, probably stainless steel. The barrels were made of solid color injection molded plastic in black, red, gray, green, and light blue. They sold for $1.00. #pencollecting #fountainpen #wearever #pennant #davidkahn #lucite #forticel #saber #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/B3krJ-CDMl0/?igshid=1j3u0lkihksbu

This is a second version Wearever Pennant fountain pen in green c. 1954-1960. Wearever was the flagship brand of David Kahn, Inc. of North Bergen, New Jersey and the company claimed to be the “world’s largest fountain pen manufacturer,” and certainly dominated the inexpensive pen market. The stainless steel nib features a clear Lucite “C-Flow” feed and a decorative overfeed. The nib, feed and ink sac could be replaced as a unit for 50 cents and were offered in extra fine, steno, flexible fine, medium and broad. The cap has a satin finish metal cover, probably stainless steel. Two changes were made: the clip is flat faced and probably chrome plated and the cap band is narrower. The barrel colors were made of solid color injection molded plastic in black, red, blue, gray, green, and light blue. The fountain pen sold for $1.00, and a gift boxed set with a matching pencil was $1.98. #pencollecting #fountainpen #wearever #pennant #davidkahn #lucite #forticel #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/B3kUlKKDAiX/?igshid=1tvbhcjozlkbj

This is a second version Wearever Pennant fountain pen in red c. 1954-1960. Wearever was the flagship brand of David Kahn, Inc. of North Bergen, New Jersey and the company claimed to be the “world’s largest fountain pen manufacturer,” and certainly dominated the inexpensive pen market. The stainless steel nib features a clear Lucite “C-Flow” feed and a decorative overfeed. The nib, feed and ink sac could be replaced as a unit for 50 cents and were offered in extra fine, steno, flexible fine, medium and broad. The cap has a satin finish metal cover, probably stainless steel. Two changes were made: the clip is flat faced and probably chrome plated and the cap band is narrower. The barrel colors were made of solid color injection molded plastic in black, red, blue, gray, and light blue. The fountain pen sold for $1.00, and a gift boxed set with a matching pencil was $1.98. #pencollecting #fountainpen #wearever #pennant #davidkahn #lucite #forticel #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/B3fgWnADIYP/?igshid=1ve6mz62wv0sc