The Waterman C/F is one of the most significant designs in Waterman's history. Introduced in 1953, it was designed by Harley Earl, best known for his work in automotive design at General Motors. The C/F also played an important role in establishing the plastic ink cartridge as a modern filling system and remained in production for approximately three decades.

This particular version features a black lacquer barrel and a silver-plated metal cap, creating an elegant contrast between the black and silver finishes. It is fitted with an 18-karat gold nib and accepts either an ink cartridge or a converter.

Filling system note: The pen accepts the original Waterman C/F cartridges and converter, which are no longer manufactured. It comes with an original-style cartridge, which is intended to be refilled by the user.