Hi All,
I found an old fountain pen among my Dad's things after he passed away. It has no brand markings. All I know about the pen is that it was given to my Dad as a going away gift when my family emigrated from the UK in 1968. I've included some links to a few photos in the hope that someone might be able to identify the brand; a long shot I know, but I'm curious to know as much about the pen as possible as it now holds quite a bit of sentimental value for me.
I have no idea when it was last used and it appeared to have no ink in it (or it had dried up); so I soaked it in distilled water for a few days and flushed it out with clean water. I then cycled clean distilled water through it until the water came out clear. I put some PILOT Iroshizuku Shin-Kai ink in it and to my surprise, it writes beautifully.
Can anyone identify the pen brand, or hazard a guess based on the scant information I've supplied? The only markings on the pen are on the nib, and all it says is "Platignum, 1st Quality, M".
Thanks in advance for any information.
Cheers,
Steve.
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