Looks a bit like a 1960's cartoon rocket

[Bill Steamshovel]

Is this a known type of fountain pen ? I got a twin set FP and Biro in a steel case in a 2nd hand shop.

 

I thought they looked snazzy, but cannot find any branding.

 

Looks a bit like a 1960's cartoon rocket

[Bill Steamshovel]

I used google to do a photo search.

 

My pens are almost identical to things called Lexon Aviagraphic Pens so I think that is what they are.

 

Couldn't find the FP&Biro twin set but did find one identical to my biro.

 

Couldn't find many Lexon Fountain pens on google

 

Not worth very much but I reckon they look great.

 

 

Edited May 29, 2023 by Bill Steamshovel

[Penguincollector]

That’s interesting, it looks like a hooded nib made to look like an integrated nib, at least in 2D. 

[inkstainedruth]

@Bill Steamshovel I was curious about the brand, so I looked at the Lexon website just now.  Seems to be some sort of conglomerate of individual businesses based in France, but when I did a search for "fountain pen" I got no results.  So now even more puzzled.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Bill Steamshovel]

2 hours ago, inkstainedruth said:

@Bill Steamshovel I was curious about the brand, so I looked at the Lexon website just now.  Seems to be some sort of conglomerate of individual businesses based in France, but when I did a search for "fountain pen" I got no results.  So now even more puzzled.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

https://www.ebay.com/itm/194778051149

 

This one seems identical to my biro. The case identical to my case but my case also has a slot to hold the fountain pen

 

I get the impression they are 30 years old and designed by a bloke called Marc Berthier, so understandable they are not on the website any more, Am intrigued so I will write to them.

 

There are a few postings on ebay and Reddit for the Biro but nothing regarding the fountain pen.

Edited May 29, 2023 by Bill Steamshovel
Typo in Berthier

[Bill Steamshovel]

Another shot from ebay of the Biro.

[Ink Stained Wretch]

Oh no! You've stolen George Jetson's pens!

 

They certainly went all the way in trying to make those pens look futuristic. And here we are in the future looking for pens that look old fashioned.

[inkstainedruth]

Except of course for those of us looking for pens that ARE old-fashioned (aka, vintage pens).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[kazoolaw]

Text in sale listing says over 30 years old.  Nice pics too.

https://poshmark.com/listing/Lexon-Missile-pen-and-pencil-set-64653611046d7413b46c2fdf

 

[Bill Steamshovel]

Response from Lexon below, confirming the set was made by them.  Matt Chrome - slightly more U-Beaut than the aluminium I had previously assumed.

 

Hello Bill,
 
I would like to inform this products are from a previous collection.
 
The set includes a fountain pen and a biro.
 
What's more, the barrel is in matt chrome.
 
We remain at your disposal.
 
Best regards,

Customer Care Agent

 

Edited June 6, 2023 by Bill Steamshovel
added ownership by Lexon