Telegraphy teacher George Parker, dissatisfied with his students’ pens, invented and patented his own feeder in 1894, making ink spills less common by drawing excess ink back into the pen. By 1908 Parker claimed to be the largest pen manufacturer in the world, and in 1941 the Parker 51 model (considered by many the finest American pen) made pen history with its quick drying ink, 14k gold nib, and quick action filler.
Ernesto Soler's extensive homage to one of the most popular pens ever produced, the Parker "51," introduced in 1941… [more]
Jim Mamoulides' vintage and modern pen-cyclopedia. Start at the main gallery, featuring detailed articles (with pho… [more]
This site has lots of great photos and descriptions of rare vintage ink bottles. In particular, check out the Water… [more]
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