Christopher writes:
"In recovery mode from the second World War, Germany ramped up its
exports. That included writing instruments. And if there was one thing
you could almost always count on with items as such, it was with a
definite focus on quality. Such is the case with an
impressive, well-appointed set that included an attractive fountain pen,
with matching mechanical pencil and ball point, all neatly fitting
neatly into a brown soft plastic case. This case is ribbed with long
vertical pockets to accommodate all involved.
(photo courtesy of Christopher ~ please click on image to enlarge)
But let me start off with the fountain pen. Finished in a beautiful lined striated green and pearl, separated by thin vertical lines but complemented at the top with a webbed ink-view window. The grip section is black and houses a well ground, generously tipped steel nib. The fittings are 14K Gold filled while the cap sports both a long typically German ring clip and a medium banding. The top clip screw is jet black and conically shaped. This is a piston filler to be operated by a knob located beneath a rounded out blind cap.
The matching Mechanical pencil is quite substantial and has a black button clicker mechanism to extend the lead to write with. The matching ballpoint is a little more streamlined and also has a clicker mechanism to bring out the standard basic refill point for writing. What I personally like about this three-piece set, is that it covers all the bases, plain and simple, but in a most attractive well-appointed way. It also appears to have never been used and possibly new old store stock. And that leaves me with the manufacturer, which I believe is Monarch, a German company and the vintage, which I would have to say is mid 1950s. Needless, this set will probably become a traveling companion and with me for journal notes abroad." Our thanks to Christopher for the photo and write up!
Have a great weekend, everyone :)
~Maja
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