On Technical Pens: Rapidograph, etc.

[714louie]

Rotring made a 'stylograph' type pen in the 1990s, possibly earlier, but I bought mine when I was working in computer audit, so that puts it in the 1992-1995 time slot. The model was called the Altro, and it was available in two tip sizes, effectively medium and fine. I've attached a photograph. The grey pen has the fine tip. These were clear plastic, with the metal tube of the nib running through. The medium points were opaque plastic. They're smooth writers, and with the tip being rounded, easy to use at most angles. They take standard international cartridges, so I assume a standard converter would fit, but don't have one available to try it.

 

Derick

 

 

yikes derick! how did i miss that one. like my son would say when he was 3, " i want to have it!" thanks for the tip. off i go--louie