Onoto Da La Rue Pens.

[Makar]

39 minutes ago, Kenlowe said:

There is a good post from the past with a review of the K series

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/335924-onoto-k-series-pens/https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/335924-onoto-k-series-pens/

 

 

Yes it's a good post. Doesn't help ID this one though unfortunately. I'll add some more pics - maybe it's a fake?! 

[mizgeorge]

It does look like a penmaster - though the ones I've seen have usually had metal caps. 

[ralfstc]

Hi Makar,

 

Is the inside anything like this one:

 

 

According to Steve Hull (p. 315) the 49 (and other press fillers) was probably made in Japan for the Australian distributor. Interesting that it found its way back to the bonnie banks.

 

Ralf

[Makar]

5 hours ago, ralfstc said:

Hi Makar,

 

Is the inside anything like this one:

 

 

According to Steve Hull (p. 315) the 49 (and other press fillers) was probably made in Japan for the Australian distributor. Interesting that it found its way back to the bonnie banks.

 

Ralf

Thanks so much for your reply Ralf. It's been a long time 😊

The press bar or J bar looks identical. 

Interestingly it has a guarantee in the box that has a Nassau New York address for repair. That suggests this one came to the USA Market? 

Thanks again

Stephen 

[ralfstc]

It has indeed! 🙂

 

I did a little searching to find out more about the Onoto servicing in Nassau NY and came across this entry in a 1918-19 Polk's street directory of Manhattan and the Bronx:

 

 

Unfortunately most likely unconnected, but I do love the company name!

 

Cheers,

 

Ralf

[kazoolaw]

Was going to make a snarky comment that I've never had a Red Dwarf that needed repair, but then this:

 

 

[WhiteStarPens]

35 minutes ago, kazoolaw said:

Was going to make a snarky comment that I've never had a Red Dwarf that needed repair, but then this:

 

 

I happen to have one with a cracked cap and am after the long version of the Stylograph, so if the descendents of Mr Robert J. Byers would kindly get in touch... 

[Makar]

All interesting lines of investigation, leading to different places. Sometimes the fun of these things is in the research. However, I also need to get it to write without intermittent choking... flushed it, soaked it and tried to remove things to get at the feed but with no luck so far. Some pens just ask a lot of you 😁

Thanks for responses 

Stephen

[Chuchulan]

Great thread, I just wanted to add my twopence worth and show one of my favorite pens. This is my 1920s, I believe, De La Rue Pen in bchr lever-fill in stunning, near mint, condition. The clip was optional at purchase, and the top 10mm of the cap unscrews to attach a clip. The nib is unusually broad and quite wet with some feedback, so quality paper only. Overall a great pen which will not be leaving my collection. I currently fill it with Blackbird blue/black magpie ink. If anyone has any more specific info on this pen it would be very welcome. C

[WhiteStarPens]

8 hours ago, Chuchulan said:

Great thread, I just wanted to add my twopence worth and show one of my favorite pens. This is my 1920s, I believe, De La Rue Pen in bchr lever-fill in stunning, near mint, condition. The clip was optional at purchase, and the top 10mm of the cap unscrews to attach a clip. The nib is unusually broad and quite wet with some feedback, so quality paper only. Overall a great pen which will not be leaving my collection. I currently fill it with Blackbird blue/black magpie ink. If anyone has any more specific info on this pen it would be very welcome. C

Looks like one of the first higher end lever fillers - a super find. I think they came in the typical red, jade and blue colours of the time. I can't remember anything more specific, I'm afraid. I've been meaning to pick up Stephen Hull's book for some time.

 

With regard to the Magpie blue black, it's a great ink but I can't find it at the usual vendors. Do you know whether they've gone out of business or are just temporarily out of stock? Much obliged if you can shed some light!

 

[mizgeorge]

You can get it direct from the maker

 

https://www.blackbirdink.co.uk/

 

(I'm pretty sure I've seen it on ebay too, with similar deals on multiple bottles). I like them a lot.

[ParramattaPaul]

22 minutes ago, mizgeorge said:

You can get it direct from the maker

 

https://www.blackbirdink.co.uk/

 

(I'm pretty sure I've seen it on ebay too, with similar deals on multiple bottles). I like them a lot.

Here also:  Fountain Pen Ink | UK Pen Blanks

[mizgeorge]

1 hour ago, ParramattaPaul said:

Here also:  Fountain Pen Ink | UK Pen Blanks

Owned by the same company

[Chuchulan]

Mark at The Pendragons (peninksandsacs) website has some blackbird inks on offer atm. C

[WhiteStarPens]

3 hours ago, Chuchulan said:

Mark at The Pendragons (peninksandsacs) website has some blackbird inks on offer atm. C

For some reason I wasn't able to find the Magpie blue black - I'll inspect the links and see what I can find. Many thanks!

[Chuchulan]

Yep, they must have sold out, but im sure you will find some on ebay. C

[Inkyways]

What fascinate for me the most is how this pen is made the history. It's contribution  to writing and what was the real philosophy  behind it writing character.

Behind the seen of  pen making, at the  Old House of Onto give you more inspiration to  have a good look at your  old ONOTO , if you have one.

A footage very well worth seen.

 

 

[Inkyways]

Very nice to be back again. 

I can see how the ONOTOs are growing!!

[eckiethump]

Sadly not my pens, a customers, but I thought this might be of interest

 

[ParramattaPaul]

5 minutes ago, eckiethump said:

Sadly not my pens, a customers, but I thought this might be of interest

 

They are definitely of interest.  The chased modern Magna is tempting too.