Published On Feb 4, 2023
In today's video Kirby Allison reviews 6 Of The Most Iconic Fountain Pens Of The 20th Century!
For those who enjoy writing by hand, there is a particular elegance and satisfaction to be found in writing with a good fountain pen. One of the few accessories that a gentleman can collect and use daily, a great fountain pen really does enhance the pleasure of writing. Not only that, but a vintage fountain pen is also a small piece of history in your hand!
Originally developed by the Waterman company in 1884, there have been a number of incredible fountain pens through the years. So in today's video Kirby talks through 6 examples that he believe are some of the most iconic fountain pens to have been made in the 20th Century.
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6 Of The Most Iconic Fountain Pens Of The 20th Century!
00:00 Introduction
02:20 History of the fountain pen
03:25 6 of the most iconic pens
04:03 Pen 1 - Waterman 52
04:56 Pen 2 - Sheaffer Balance
06:32 Pen 3 - Eversharp Skyline
08:23 Pen 4 - Parker Vacumatic
10:33 Pen 5 - Parker 51
11:56 Pen 6 - Sheaffer Snorkel
13:31 The romance
14:51 The writing experience
15:14 The nib
15:42 Inks
17:07 Conclusion
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