…today), and in particular for this ad, the wonderful description of a point. Fountain pens often come with a wide variety of nibs to suit almost any user, and the…
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…today), and in particular for this ad, the wonderful description of a point. Fountain pens often come with a wide variety of nibs to suit almost any user, and the…
Although this isn’t a fountain pen, it does surround the culture of writing. The Gorham Postal Scale was used to weigh letters, books, newspapers and other small parcels to calculate…
…of utility; they can be elaborate, fancy, and complex. We still see fountain pens with spiders on them today, such as on the Visconti Istos Aracnis. Image from Visconti http://www.visconti.it/en/catalogue/limited/…
…because of how easy it is to disassemble to clean thoroughly. What is your preferred vintage pen filling mechanism? From a 1904 issue of the BOOKLOVER’S MAGAZINE. Source: Mariangela Buch…
…seasick! Of course, that doesn’t mean the user wouldn’t. Truly the “ideal” fountain pen! August, 1902 issue of HARPER’S MONTHLY. Source: Mariangela Buch Restoration by: magscanner Image Source: MagazineArt.org http://www.magazineart.org/main.php/v/ads/pensandoffice/pensandwriting/…
…and upward. I would love to find these at that price! Do you have any Swan Safety pens? Reference Information Source: Mariangela Buch Image Restoration: magscanner Image Source: MagazineArt.org http://www.magazineart.org/main.php/v/ads/pensandoffice/pensandwriting/…
…to try it out. Apparently the pen in the ad below was $2.50 and was advertised to be comparable to pens of $7 or $8.75. It was priced at this…
This is how I feel when I find the right pen. Just what I wanted. I’m sure you all feel the same way, complete with the elated expression and feeling….
Ad by Coles Phillips for Waterman’s Pens June, 1912 issue of EVERYBODY’S MAGAZINE. Artist: Coles Phillips Source: Mariangela Buch Image Restoration: magscanner Image Source: MagazineArt.org http://www.magazineart.org/main.php/v/ads/pensandoffice/pensandwriting/…
…of Gary’s Watermans with me – it’s magical!) If you haven’t already visited gopens.com, do check it out, and sign up for the mailing list while you’re there – trust…