Stylomine 303 (Mini?) Just Came In The Mail

[em_the_pen]

So I just got this itty bitty Stylomine 303 in the mail today. I didn't realize it was going to be this tiny when I purchased it but I think I'm in love. It's so cute next to my big 303. It has a fine gold nib. Unlike my big one, both nib and feed are completely undamaged. But the real draw is the accordian sac. It works beautifully! I am curious if anyone can identify the specific 303 models of these two. I haven't been able to find an exact visual match online. The closest I've found to the big one is the 303D but it still looks a little different. I haven't even seen any pictures of a mini before.

[Polanova]

These are great pens - I love them!

The big one is a Stylomine 303D (late 40ies like the small one) but with an earlier cap (of model 303V, which was produced between 1938 - 1946 - looks good, nevertheless )

A working accordion sac is also a real treat!

The small ones are very nice pens, not to be underestimated & of course, there is a medium sized pen as well.

Edited March 18, 2018 by Polanova

[alexander_k]

I've just sold a small 303 but only because it was too small for my hand. The nib was excellent and the accordion filler (original) very clever. Finding the exact model was a pain; when can one find more information, Polanova? Or is it only in the head of a few experts?

[Polanova]

Other than what`s in the Lambrou-books (not that there`s a lot) there`s not much information to find (and I`ve roamed the net profusely, even using translation sites).

They were a well regarded brand, apparently didn`t export & probably didn`t produce that many pens. I`ve never ever even heard of a catalogue.

That`s of course true vor ALL French vintage pens: Not a single book on Vintage French pens or brands seem to exist.

[alexander_k]

Pity. Thanks for the confirmation.