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There were/are other Indian Pen Manufacturers in India.

"PRAKASH" "GOYAL" and "ASHOKA" were in Kanpur citi (state:Utter Pradesh)

one "DHEER" pen company also manufactured pens for short period in KOLKATTA (State:West Bangal)

The only Known name in India for Vintage/New/Limited Edition pen/Pen-Parts/Pen Repair....Pradeep Pen India

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Thank you for the very kind and informative reply. FPN members have, also, provided lists of India Pen Manufacturers and their pens on other posts.

I've found the following links to of interest. Hope you enjoy.

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1. http://www.fountainp...-fountain-pens/

2. http://www.fountainp...ames-brand-etc/

3. http://www.fountainp...ens-from-india/

4. http://www.fountainp...-fountain-pens/

5. http://www.fountainp..._1#entry2161137

6. (Dr Watson) http://www.fountainp..._1#entry1829867

7. (Dr Roy) http://manenvironmen...n.blogspot.com/

8. http://www.fountainp..._1#entry2211287

9. The Pilot Pen Co. (India) Private ... vs The Gujarat Industries Private ... on 21 March, 1966); India Mfgrs still experiencing this problem with design, today. http://www.indiankan...rg/doc/1409977/

10. http://www.fountainp...ack-from-india/

11. http://www.fountainp...from-a-p-india/

12. http://www.fountainp...with-flex-nibs/

13. A Visit To The Airmail Factory. http://www.fountainp...y-mumbai-india/

14. http://www.fountainp...urers-in-india/

15. http://www.fountainp...ic-filler-pens/

16. http://www.fountainp...-pens-diplomat/

17. http://www.fountainp...06-ratnam-pens/

18. http://www.fountainp...7539&hl=ebonite

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Nice looking pen, very interesting info - great review!

"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt."

 

B. Russell

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No matter how much I edit before posting, there are always small mistakes. I’m thankful that readers can be forgiving and still enjoy the post. As an example -

 

“THE MARALA NIB & ASSEMBLY PIECE

X - The nib gold plated steel in a rounded modern . . . “

Easier to read -

The gold plated steel nib . . . ETC.

Thank you for reading this post and sharing your comments.

 

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I noticed the following pens being offered by Christoph when searching for a pen case.

http://www.franklin-christoph.com/model-40-panther.html

 

I usually place the cap back on the pen and screw it to its threads - countless times every day.

I like the look of the threads on the Christoph pen and thought it might be worth mentioning to the fountain pen manufacturers in India.

They are wider and deeper, but only two or three turns to secure and take off.

What's your opinion?

Best Writings To You, coffeetoofull

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Hi

It is one of the best post I have seen in FPN

keep posting

Regards,

 

Thank you for your very kind reply. I recently received a Deccan Advocate black ebonite with silver clip from India, and/also a green Wality 58SL, an orange Airmail 67T,

and a red Airmail 44. Unfortunately, I've only had a few moments with the Deccan Advocate. It is longer and wider than the Guider Marala. For my medium sized man's hand, I would find it difficult to write for extended periods of time. It is definitely a desk pen for me, as the cap would be too large posted, and the pen become unbalanced for writing. It seems very well made with an iridium tip gold plated nib.

Thanks for the encouragement.

Best Writings To You, coffeetoofull

 

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Fantastic post!! I'll be ordering from FPR soon. One question, would you know if they can provide nibs larger than Medium? I prefer a bold nib for a nice wet line.

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Fantastic post!! I'll be ordering from FPR soon. One question, would you know if they can provide nibs larger than Medium? I prefer a bold nib for a nice wet line.

Kevin Thiemann is most accommodating, and I'm sure will try to assist you with your purchase and need of a bold nib. He tests all pens before shipping, although you should be prepared to wait a few weeks for their delivery.

I'd, also, tell him that you enjoyed this post and that you're a member of the Fountain Pen Network.

Best Writings To You, Bradley

PS - I'm preparing another post on India fountain pens and appreciate any new information on the fountain pen industry in India and/or its history.

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Fantastic review! Thank you for the pictures as well. Gave me a chance to practice reading Telugu, which I haven't done in over 30 years.

 

Sunil

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Please visit my new post on India Fountain Pens by clicking the link below - Best Writings To You, coffeetoofull

Wality, Serwex, Airmail & Deccan India Pens

India's pens of distinction and manufacturers

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I applied Renaissance Wax Polish, England to the surface of the green, brown, and black Marala pens on 17 April 2013. The product is fantastic for these pens. It reduces the odor of the pen, strengthens the surface, and makes the pen more scratch resistant. I purchased my 65ml container on Amazon. This amount of wax should last for years, and will be considered as a protector for my other pens.

I'm, also, looking forward to testing two new nibs from Fountain Pen Revolution on the Maralas, which arrived today. You can see these nibs on their site. They are inexpensive by western standards but of a very nice quality.

 

1. Premium Medium Nibs

These steel #5 medium tipped nibs

come in chrome finish and write with a

0.6mm line. They, also, fit most of the pens sold by FPR.

 

2. Premium Fine Nibs

Thes steel #5 fine nibs come in chrome finish

and fit most of the pens sold by Fountain Pen Revolution.

They write with a .4mm line.

 

Best Of Writings To You, coffeetoofull

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