Judge, 1927-11-19 · page 2 of 36
Judge — November 19, 1927 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a Waterman's pen advertisement, not political satire. It promotes the "Number Seven" fountain pen model priced at $7.00, emphasizing that customers can "pick your pen point by color." The ad lists six different nib options identified by color bands—Red (standard), Green (rigid), Purple (stiff/fine), Pink (flexible/fine), Blue (blunt), and Yellow (rounded)—each suited to different writing styles and professions. Accountants, stenographers, and left-handed writers are mentioned as specific user groups. The advertisement stresses reliability and longevity, guaranteeing "100 years of pen service" since 1883. There is no political cartoon or satire present on this page—it is straightforward commercial advertising from the L.E. Waterman Company, with offices in Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, and Montreal.
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PICK YOUR PEN POINT BY COLOR The simplest, safest, surest way to get permanent pen satisfaction is to pick your pen point by color. Waterman’s Number Seven with its identifying color band offers the quickest, most reliable guide to pen point selection The following colors on holders tell the story of pen point character. Look for them on Waterman’s Number Seven. Red—STANDARD—Suits most writers. A splendid correspondence point. Medium flexibility. For home and general use. Green—RIGID—Tempered to armor-plate hardness. Will not shade even under heavy pressure. Unequaled for manifolding. The sales- man's friend. Purple— STIFF; FINE—Writes without Pressure. Makes a thin, clear line and small figures with unerring accuracy. Popular with accountants. Pink—FLEXIBLE; FINE—As resilient as a watch-spring. Fine, tapered point; ground fine to shade at any angle. Loved by stenographers. Blue— BLUNT—An improved stub point. This point makes a broad line. May be held in any position. Liked by rapid writers. Yellow —ROUNDED—A different pen point. The tip is ball shape. Makes a heavy, characteristic line without pressure. Suits left- handed writers. Merchants who sell Waterman's will be glad to let you try all six points. Do this and select the one that suits you best. When you buy a Waterman’s you buy perpetual pen service. Guaranteed since 1883 and until 1983—100 years of pen service L. E. Waterman Company 191 Broadway, New York BOSTON SAN FRANCISCO ANGumber Seven Beautiful, resilient Ripple stainless rubber holder. Made with protective lip-guard and an unequaled patented fil ing device. comicbooks.com