Although entirely different in appearance and effect than the hand-painted geometric patterns most commonly seen on Hollands, Sheaffers, and Conklins, this swirled decoration was surely aiming at the same result: to increase the saleability of pens that were beginning to seem a bit dull and old-fashioned next to newer models in colored celluloids.
NOTE: The cap is as likely to be black celluloid as hard rubber. The paint is probably oil paint. A site that discusses the various ways this technique can be implemented can be found here.
i am surprised the paint bonds well to the hard rubber. do you know what type of paint they used. are there any stock problems for painted pens, like chipping?
ReplyDeleteI suspect it was oil paint, which can be very tenacious on many different surfaces. I've added a link to a site which provides info on the techniques possible.
ReplyDeleteThe cap isn't necessarily hard rubber. Parker made a lot of these economy-line black pens in celluloid.
My first thought was Eagle, though their swirly paint was over wood or brass.
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