Watermans N. 000 WORLD SMALLEST Fountain Pen aka The "Doll's Pen" (1st Feb 2024)

The Waterman's No. 000 "Doll's Pen" is an incredibly small and intricate fountain pen that is considered one of the world's smallest functioning fountain pens.

Here are the key details about this unique and fascinating pen:

Design and Dimensions:

- The Waterman's No. 000 is truly miniature in size, with a capped length of around 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) and a barrel diameter of just 1/4 inch (6 mm) or less.

- It features Waterman's classic streamlined design, with a tapered cap and barrel that gives it a sleek and elegant appearance despite its diminutive scale.

- The pen is often referred to as the "Doll's Pen" due to its tiny size, which is small enough to be used as an accessory for dolls or as a novelty item.

Construction and Materials:

- The pen is typically made from hard rubber

- The intricate components, including the nib, feed, and inner workings, are all precisely engineered to function properly despite the minuscule scale.

- Waterman's attention to detail and craftsmanship is showcased in the flawless assembly and finishing of this miniature masterpiece.

Writing Performance:

- Despite its tiny size, the Waterman's No. 000 is a fully functional fountain pen, capable of delivering a smooth and responsive writing experience.

- The nib, often made from 14K or 18K gold, is skillfully tuned to provide excellent ink flow and control, allowing for legible writing.

- Due to the pen's diminutive size, the writing experience is best suited for short notes, signatures, or intricate detailing work, rather than extended periods of writing.

Rarity and Collectibility:

- The Waterman's No. 000 "Doll's Pen" is an extremely rare and highly sought-after fountain pen among collectors and enthusiasts.

- Only a limited number of these pens were ever produced, making them valuable and difficult to acquire, especially in pristine condition.

- Their exceptional craftsmanship, historical significance, and the inherent novelty of the world's smallest functioning fountain pen contribute to their collectible status and elevated prices on the secondary market.

The Waterman's No. 000 "Doll's Pen" represents a remarkable feat of engineering and a testament to the brand's dedication to precision and innovation. This tiny, yet fully functional fountain pen is a true marvel and a highly prized item among fountain pen aficionados and collectors worldwide.

This is another classic from Waterman. It’s Model: 000 WORLD'S SMALLEST Fountain Pen, BHR eyedropper, slip cap, gold trim, fully functional. After getting the jumbo pen, it is natural to look for the smallest fountain pen. This is my second find for 2024.

Early 1900s
Size: 42.3mm long, 3.2mm barrel
Nib: World's Smallest Nib
Condition: Uninked  in leather original leather "casket" box with white metal clasp. 
Imprinted: 'WATERMAN'S IDEAL [with globe emblem] FOUNTAIN PEN, N.Y.
Circle-vent nib. 

The "World's Smallest Pen" or "Doll Pen", 

Black Hard Rubber. Was made in United States c.1910 with Waterman inscribed on clip, barrel. The Waterman No. 000 is more commonly known by collectors as the "World's Smallest Pen" or the "Doll Pen", due to its almost impossibly small size and to the apocryphal story that one rests in Queen Mary's doll house in Windsor Castle.

The pen was produced as a sales tool for Waterman's salesmen. Salesmen would visit a druggist, jeweler or other shop owner to try and open a new account. Shopkeeper would inevitably say that they didn't need a new pen line and were happy with what they had. The salesman would then offer to show them the "World's Smallest Pen" as long as he was there (often alongside with the World biggest giant Waterman No. 20). This would extend the interaction and act as a ice breaker, an old salesman's trick, allowing more opportunity for a sale to be made. According to a notice in an old issue of Waterman's in-house newspaper

Comparison between the waterman #O Doll pen with Waterman #20