Vintage Indian pen- SAPRE- extra long ebonite eyedropper pen.

This is the last pen from Dr Paranjape's collection. At 17 cm , this is a very long pen, however that does not affect the writing ergonomics, the pen writes well. The ebonite is very beautiful natural wood colour, abit difficult to photograph accurately. Apparently Sapre is a Puna based pen company and this pen is about 45+ years old model. The pen is very well preserved. We will try to get more information on the brand I due course.

 

Vintage Indian Pen- Wilson- dark walnut coulor Ebonite pen.

I have received 30 vintage Indian pens today from Pune based collector Dr. Madhav Paranjape for

Rs. 2500/- for the set. We have this beautiful Walnut colour ebonite pen from Wilson in this set. This 45+ year old pen is in excellent condition and fitted with a Doric nib. This ebonite has wlnut wood grain and bit deep in colour. Very difficult to do justice to the colour with ordinary camera setup, the pen looks much better than the photo as one can change the angle against light and see various depths of colour. Functionally a small ergonomic all ebonite pen. Unable to find the model number.

 

Indian Vintage pen- Doric- Eyedropper Filled.

I have received 30 vintage Indian Pens today from Pune based collector Dr. Madhav Paranjape at Rs 2500/- for the set. There are two of these Doric pens in this set, one dark blue as shown another deep maroon in colour. Both these 45+ year old pens are reasonably well preserved. These are eyedropper filled pens, the model number of these pens are not available from the body. These are comfortable light weight pens, of slightly smaller than regular size and better suited for relatively smaller hands. These comfortable pens come in gold colour trim and gold plated nibs. Unfortunately there is no brand information available now, understand that these were marketed mainly in western India / Maharshtra area only.

 

 

 

 

 

Indian Ventage pen- Doric , small

I have received 30 vintage Indian pens today from Pune based collector Dr. Madhav Paranjape at Rs 2500/-. In this set, we have this well preserved small eyedropper pen. The model number is not printed on the body. This one is a very comfortable light pen with fine curves, better suited for smaller hands. The pen comes in golden trim and gold plated nib. Understand this pen is 45+ years old, and for the age this is very well preserved.

 

 

 

 

Vintage Indian Pen- Maatre Writer- Lever filled.

MHATRE WRITER PEN :

 

Updated 8th Dec 2013 : 

 

 M/s Mhatre Pens and Plastics of Mumbai  had owned the British Band SWAN's India unit and this famous pen Mhatre Writer used to be sold in the 1950~1960's era.So easily this is a 55+years old pen. The pen is side lever filled type. This filling mechanism needed repair. An ink sac was cannibalized from a WingSing 612 and fitted after lubricating the squeezer mechanism. Tested with water and later with ink, found to hold about 12 drops and no leak- that is good enough!. Writing with this pen turned out to be quite pleasant. The Gold plated nib is semi flex medium point and  maintained good smoothness with a slight feedback. The comfort and balance of the pen was noted to be outstanding- something I did not expect from such a simple looking pen. Definitetly this used to be a pen of choice for many in those days. Hope I can gather some information on this. Below is a handwriting sample using this pen.

 

 

 

I have received 30 vintage Indian pens today from Pune based collector Dr. Madhav Parajape for    Rs. 2500/- . This pen , a Maatre Writer lever filled pen is from that set. The pen is found in a well preserved condition, except for the ink sac which fell off as dry flake after operating the lever mechanism. Have borrowed an used sac from a WingSung and fixed the filling system and tested with water. Found holding about 12 drops, guess that should be OK! I have read about this pen in FPN, must have been quite a cult pen at some point of time- this pen is at least 45+ years old and very well preserved.

 

Indian Vintage Pen- Plato 55

I have received 30 vintage Indian Pens from Pune based collector Dr. Madhav Paranjape for Rs 2500/-. In that same set, this is a Plato 55 eye dropper pen. This 45+ year old pen is very well preserved-only a light polish with waxpol was all I did to make the pen look better. 

 

 

Vintage Indian pen- Wilson- Large duofold style

Vintage Indian pen- Wilson- Large duofold style.

 

Updated 8th Dec2013.

 

Today I pulled out this pen for a full servicing and ink test. There were minor problems in the pen. The feed and nib were jammed inside the section with dried  ink encrustation, causing reduced ink and the nib tip needed a bit of tuning. With some difficulty managed to carry out the above jobs successfully and re-assemble the pen. Now writing perfect. The nib has suffered some corrosion damage, have to live with that anyway [ please view the photos]

 

I did a lot of searching in the FPN to find a match for this model, but there is none. So the exact model no. of this Wilson pen is not available now.  I have also polished the body and the clip and the overall the old pen at 55+ years is looking better.

 

Attached below is the handwriting sample after fixing the pen and two photos showing the nib condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have received 30 vintage Indian pens today from Pune based collector Dr. Madhav Paranjape for Rs 2500/-. This large sized pen is from same set, styled after parker duofold. This is an eyedropper filled pen with a large ink capacity. The green plastic has somewhat lost its sheen and there are teeth marks on the section. The plating on the cap bands are surprisingly well preserved, but the clip plating would require renewal. For good restoration the pen body and section would require a good buffing by soft cloth and plastic polish. The original Wilson nib is very smooth. The model number of the pen is not possible to find on the body.

 

 

 

Vintage Indain pen - Airmail- Transparent barrel, Eye dropper

 

I have received 30 vintage Indian pens  toady from Pune based collector Dr. Madhav Paranjape for Rs. 2500/-.  This is a Airmail pen, famous brand of Mumbai, a transparent barrel eyedropper pen, with deep beige colour cap. Except one deep scratch on the barrel body [ already started to polish by hand] the pen is preserved in an excellent, almost new condition. There is no mention of the model number. The pen is fitted with gold plated nib and golden trim.

 

Vintage Indian Pen- Pilot -Eye dropper filled.

Vintage Indian Pen- Pilot -Eye dropper filled. 

 

Updated 8th dec 2013.

There is no way to find out the model number and exact year of this pen, though I have sighted some postings in FPN where similar pens are mentioned. The pen required nib adjustment and tuning, that took some time and is done well now. This fine point nib is writing very smooth now. The nib is marked " HARDGILT, PILOT , (2) '' - wish I knew what that means!. This is a beautifully constructed slightly large pen, but fitted with an excessively short section. This makes writing somewhat awkward for my hand, though I managed by holding the pen slightly higher up on the barrel. However that is tiring for longtime writing. The thin cap band was loose and in trying to fit that in place I managed to smear a bit extra glue on the cap- not going away with buffing. The Gold plating of the trim hardware is still going strong after 55+ years, and that shows the build quality of those days pens. A fine full bodied pen from yester years! Below is a handwriting sample:

 

  

 

I have received 30 vintage Indian pens today from Pune based collector Dr. Madhav Paranjape at Rs. 2500/-. From that set, this is an Indain Pilot, screw cap and eyedropper filled type. Burgandy colour plastic body with gold trim, this is a well constructed standard sized pen

 

 

 

Vintage Indian Pen- Sharp

 

I have received 30 vintage Indian pens today from Pune based collector Dr. Madhav Paranjape for Rs 2500/-. This pen is from that set. This is a brand called Sharp. The pen's body made from beautiful chequered pattern on deep greenish blue celluloid. The cap band is missing, taking away a part of the beauty! The Clip needs re-plating and a cap band need to be fitted for restoration. The nib is of Sulekha, retro fitted. Wish some information about this band and model were available.  A cute 45+ year old pen, very well preserved.

 

 

Vintage Indian Pen- Sulekha- Large

 

I have received 30 vintage Indian fountain pens today from Pune based collector Dr. Madhav Panjape for Rs 2500/-. This slightly oversized Sulekha pen is from this set. This is an eye dropper filled pen made from good quality plastic. The golden colour clip and cap bands are in good order. The pen is very well preserved for its 45+ years of age. 

 

Indian Vintage Pen- Panther 66

I received 30 vintage Indian pens today from Pune based collector Dr. Madhav Paranjape for Rs 2500/-. This pen is fro that set, brand name Panther, model 66. This is a well preserved pen with a push button type filler. The pen came without a nib and the filler sac. I used a wing sung sack and an Artex nib and got the pen workinh. The plastic is well preserved, only the clip and cap=bad require re-plating for full restoration. This brand name  is not known to me, but I seem to start liking this design very much. Wish more information was available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indian Vintage pen- Zeeper

I have received 30 vintage Indian pens today from Pune Based collector Dr. Madhav Paranjape for Rs 2500/-. One below from that set is a brand called Zeeper, a fine design well preserved eyedropper pen. The stainless steel cladding on the plastic cap could be opened, and I have given a good hand polish up to grit 12000. Now looking good, The clip require re-plating for a full restoration, plastic parts are in good condition. Pen is retro-fitted with an "Ambitious" nib, wonder what was the original nib. Wish more information about this brand was available!

 

 

 

 

Indian Vintage pen- Doric

I received 30 vintage pens today  from Pune based collector  Dr. Madhav Paranjape for Rs 2500/-. There were two of this relatively less known brand Doric pens. Unable to find the model number anywhere on the body of the pens. Both pens are identical, one has a steel nib fitted. Very well preserved eyedropper pens. Wish more information about this brand was available. Clip requires re-plating, the grey plastic body shows no sign of ageing. At 45+ years these are well preserved.

 

 

 

 

Indian Vintage Pen-Sulekha-Lever Filled.

I received 30 vintage Indian pens today from Pune based collector Dr. Madhav Paranjape for Rs. 2500/-. This pen from that set is brand Sulekha, a beautiful design lever filled pen. The Original sac is not easily available, I will try to use one from WingSung. The cap band and the clip needs a light cleaning. Otherwise an excellent preserved old pen , at least 45+ years old. I love the classic shape of this pen.