History in Parker Pen Company - Part 2 It was December 10, 1889, when George Parker was given his first patent ever for his pen. This did not stop finding ways to develop pen and make them better in terms of quality. In the space of just 18 months ago, Parker was given yet another 2 patents for his pens. At that time, his pens were considered much improvement in the industry as well.
It was in 1892, Parker decided to partner with William F. Palmer. The two friends had been for some time, with Palmer being one of the workers of the success or insurance agent at the time. With their partnership sealed came the rise of the Parker Pen Company. The next year saw a lot of promise for the partnership, with Parker acquire patents more and more of its feathers.
One particular patent that caught the attention of many on the market is that of the Lucky Curve pen, which was patented in 1894. This pen was one of the first to make use of capillary action. What is happening here is that the design of the pen has been designed to prevent the warming of the ink when exposed to temperature control of fingers. In addition, the curve will prevent ink from penetrating dirty, especially when the cap is removed. In 1898, the Lucky Curve pen was redesigned by Parker himself, making it a pen undernourished now, and giving it a more attractive appearance to the eye.
With the beginning of the next century, the pen was more of a status symbol among the elite. This can be attributed to the fact that only the educated and the elite could read and write, which, being the only ones who need a pen. Having a reliable Parker Pen in tow is a strong indication that the owner is as educated as the elite have come. In addition, the undernourished pens developed at the time came with gold nibs, making them more expensive to view. During the period between 1900 and 1915, Parker developed silver, gold, pearl or gold ink pen-filled, which are now treated as collectibles in the industry.
This was also the period when the Snake Pen was developed. This legendary pen was black rubber that was hard to touch. The pen was filled pipette, and had a snake that was coiled around the cylinder and cap. The snake came in gold or sterling silver. The snakes also came with emeralds or rubies for eyes. Truly an impressive collectibles you can find on the market.
But it was in 1906 when the pen of the company logo has been developed. This was the pen that first logo, made associated with secret societies. Have you ever heard the Knights of Columbus? The Parker pen emblem has made their logo as well. Today, the Parker Pen Company can vouch for 60,000 logos that they have in their database. These logos are representatives of all kinds of shops and businesses around the world.
In 1921, however, the company launched another first in the history of fountain pen, the Parker Duofold. This pen was oversized, bearing the bright color of orange. The Duofold was clearly a leap from the contemporary style and design that has long been associated with the pen. But the public loved it, which makes the pen a huge success right away and there!
Today, Parker Pen Company has expanded overseas, with branches in Canada and England. The huge empire built by George Parker is definitely one that is here to stay, especially in the pen industry.
Posted on May 5, 2010.
