The Waterman Exception was named Pen of the Year in the 2006 Pen World International Reader's Choice Awards.

The four-sided Exception Slim Black ST fountain pen features a metal body with deep black lacquer, an 18K rhodanized gold nib, and silver plated fittings. It comes with a piston filling converter and eight cartridges. Limited three year warranty.

5 3/8" closed, 6.5" with cap posted.