It would be natural to assume that ink bottles date to the beginning of glassblowing and the written word, but prior to the 18th century, the most common form of ink was a cake or powder, which the writer would mix with water. Waterman has a history of innovation in ink, including the introduction of the first ink cartridge in 1936. Experience the satisfying ritual of filling your pen from a bottle and placing your thoughts on paper with the authenticity of liquid ink. Delivery to some international countries is limited or suspended.
A slot in the barrel of the pen allowed the writer to insert a coin which would compress the sac sufficiently that when the nib was placed into the ink bottle, the coin could be removed and it. It consisted of a small glass tube with a corkstopper. Waterman 50ml bottle ink refill your fountain pen with the waterman 2oz bottle ink. The waterman pen company is a major manufacturer of luxury fountain pens. A comprehensive new book, looking at the first 60 years of waterman pen company products, advertising, and ephemera. The dead giveaway that there are pens on that level is the waterman s eyedropper ink bottle on the left corner of the shelf. Whether you write with a nib, ballpoint, fiber tip, or rollerball, you can always count on waterman quality. Waterman liquid bottled ink is ideal for use with waterman fountain pens. Waterman ink is specially formulated for use with fountain pens and comes in an assortment of ink colors from basic black and blues to audacious red, harmonious green, tender purple and absolute brown. From the earliest days when lewis edson waterman invented the first. Waterman company developed the spoon feed system which prevented overflow of ink, which also led to the company receiving the gold medal of excellence at the exposition universelle in paris in 1900.
Waterman refill fountain pen, fountain pen ink 50 ml. Set of 3 waterman pen paperback books set 102103 vintage. The caps are compatible with the watermans ink bottles with the tall. How to open stubborn ink bottle posted in inky thoughts. These bottled inks come in a range of colors and are safe for use with any fountain pen. My dumb didnt screw the lid on and i knocked the entire contents of the bottle onto the carpet. Though largely ignored by presentday collectors, the waterman cf of 1953 introduced the modern plastic ink cartridge. Waterman fountain pen ink, tender purple, 50ml bottle. The anderson pens mailer delivers mouthwatering photos of our newest products, hottest items, and trending gear directly to your inbox each and every tuesday. The problem is that the cap is on so tight i cant get it off. I have recently noticed that the cap in some of my leastused ink bottles has become way too stiff for me to be able to open it. Waterman ink in collectible inkwells for sale ebay. A truly rare ink bottle and an unusual piece of eversharp history. I remember digging turn of the century dumps and finding dozens of sanfords inks and library paste bottles.
The brands remarkable history is a relentless quest to marry innovation, design and excellence and to be a leading inspiration that continues to drive the creation of some of the most stylish and sophisticated writing instruments in the world today. The ink you choose for your waterman pen leaves a lasting impression. But a dip pen required a bulky protective case as well as an ink bottle with its ominous spill potential, and the newfangled reservoir pen that carried its ink supply in the barrel had a tendency to gurgle puddles onto the paper. Waterman has always equipped its pens with the highest quality of ink, to ensure supreme performance and guarantee and exceptionally comfortable writing experience. Embossed ink bottles dates from the 1830s through the beginning of the 20th century. Collecting vintage fountain pen ink can be enjoyable and rewarding. Usually amazon has had a good history for packaging products well.
Waterman 50ml ink bottle for fountain pens, intense black. The ritual of filling ink from a bottle enhances the noble experience of using classic. Waterman fountain pen ink, 50 ml bottle, inspired blue 51060w7. They are in pen trays stacked up on this middle level. The shipping time frames are shown for each product just above the add to cart button on the page. It appears in the early1920s brochure titled waterman ideal ink where it is described as a desk style vase shaped bottle, our new container designed especially for selffilling pens, and in the early1920s brochure titled a vacation necessity where it is described as for desk use. Filling a fountain pen with bottled ink reminds us of the good old days, when the pace of life was slower. Waterman pens empower those that write with them to leave a mark of french sophistication, making a waterman an ideal gift for any occasion. From the depths of your imagination, mysterious blue conjures up bottomless wells of ideas. Thats precisely what you get with the parker quink ink bottle. The brands remarkable history is a relentless quest to marry innovative design and high quality experience to be a leading inspiration that continues to drive the creation of stylish and sophisticated writing instruments today. Represented by a distinctive dark blue colour, waterman is a proud and sophisticated brand that gives those who use its pens a confidence to express their own style and a refined writing experience.
A slot in the barrel of the pen allowed the writer to insert a coin which would compress the sac sufficiently that when the nib was placed into the ink bottle, the coin could be removed and it would draw the ink through the nib into the sac. In the following year, monsieur perraud, a research worker for jifwaterman, invented the ink cartridge. Vintage ink pendemonium fountain pens, pencils, inkwells. Each of the eight ink color options come to you in an iconic glass bottle, sure to compliment any desk at home or at work. Waterman fountain pen ink, mysterious blue, 50 ml bottle. Made in the usa made in the usa vintage waterman s ink 2 oz empty glass bottle. Sanford inks were made by the sanford manufacturing company of chicago. Waterman books vintage waterman pens fountain pens, ink. Bottled ink for all waterman fountain pens, liquid ink produces an intense line in brilliant colors. Unfollow watermans ink bottle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. To fuel your spirit of invention, waterman inks and refills have the ultimate pedigree. Waterman fountain pen liquid bottled ink revel in the classical method of writing with these high quality fountain pen inks. In 1883, or so the legend goes, lewis edson waterman, an insurance salesman from new york, lost an important contract when the pen he was using acted up and dumped ink all over the contract.
Im reluctant to use too much force because i dont want to splash ink all over the place. Stuck ink bottles inky thoughts the fountain pen network. I really like the colour and design of the waterman ink carriages. It gives your handwriting its individuality and distinctive, unique touch. The phrases waterman s ideal ink and new york are embossed on opposing shoulders, and it has no mark on the bottom. Unfollow waterman ink bottle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Since 1883, the sensuality and distinctiveness of waterman have assured its place at the heart of parisian elegance and luxury.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Find great deals on ebay for vintage ink bottle when you shop the largest online selection at. Mar 16, 2014 the third bottle is another version of the first type of bottle, ca. In the main amazon box, which contained the bottle, the bottle had come out of the cardboard box of the ink bottle. Mar 22, 2018 also a new discovery are tim holtz phrase stickers and waterman intense black ink, which is a watersoluble ink that looks great for that softened ink drawing style.
With hundreds of superb color reproductions, this is the definitive picture book for fountain pen collectors, ink bottle enthusiasts, ephemera lovers, and those interested in the history of writing instruments. Small journalling haul midori md, tim holtz, waterman ink. Waterman s death in 1901 that the company took off. How do all of you manage to open your bottles once the cap gets too stuck. Bought this ink to use in my new fountain pen and have been sad all week that it wasnt a waterproof, archival ink. The premium, highquality fountain pen ink flows across the page to produce intense, bold lines. The waterman bottled ink comes in an iconic 50ml waterman bottle. A good quality ink should offer richness of colour, permanence, smooth flow, no clogging, no unwanted deposits and fast drying. Do any of you have suggestions for getting it open safely. Whilst filling the converter can feel onerous, a bottle of ink goes much further than an ink cartridge. Waterman first gained worldwide acclaim at the lexposition universelle in paris in 1900. In 1947, waterman surprised the world by launching the pentabille, its first ballpoint pen with 5 interchangeable colors. Ink bottle basics is an informative page on inks by digger oddell.
Deliver bold lines and fluid curves with grace and authority with your waterman pen and ink bottle. Waterman expertise ensures the perfect balance of innovative design and high quality experience. My thanks to max davis for the image of three of the watermans globe inks formerly in his collection, also shown in his and gary lehrers watermans book, p. A fountain pen is a nib pen that, unlike its predecessor, the dip pen, contains an internal.
In 1983 and celebrating the companys 100th anniversary, waterman created the le man 100, aiming its products at the luxury writing market. Ink bottle hall of fame, which has been divided into inkwells and masters. It would be natural to assume that ink bottles date to the beginning of. Dump diggers are especially familiar with sanford ink products. In 1936, waterman introduced the first ink cartridge. The label may have been eliminated from the cut for the purpose of allowing the nib of the fountain pen to be seen through the glass, dipping into the. The list below is a compilation of names of both ink manufacturing companies and of names embossed on antique and old ink bottles. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In 1926, a waterman rep by the name of jules fagard established a quasiindependent french subsidiary called jifwaterman, to manufacture waterman pens in france. Make offer vintage watermans ink well 2oz clear glass bottle jar usa c. As noted before, the history of waterman is best divided into two parts, for the american and french sides. In the following year, monsieur perraud, a research worker for jif waterman, invented the ink cartridge. The bottle is illustrated without a label in the above ads and in the pen prophet, but it may have had one.
Shop for waterman pens online and you have the luxury of upgrading your stationery collection with these grand purchases all with a few mousebutton clicks. Waterman fountain pen ink, audacious red, 50 ml bottle. Waterman pen company news newspapers books scholar. The watermans globe inks inks, waterman, perfume bottles. Waterman refill fountain pen, fountain pen ink 50 ml bottle. Waterman bottles in particular seem to be really prone to getting stuck after a little while. In solving his problem, waterman became a model of the american entrepreneur. The chicago company was supposedly established in 1858, but few early bottles from this company are known. Waterman inks became popular mostly after his death. Ink bottle collectors like embossed and colored inks best. Vintage watermans ideal ink permanent blue black 2 ounce inkwell bottle. Check out your options of pens from waterman based on the color of their body, their material, their type, or the discounts available on waterman pens. The third bottle is another version of the first type of bottle, ca. Waterman is a trusted and iconic name among fountain pen users.
Collectors find more machine machine ink bottles than ink bottles with tooled tops for this. Waterman refill fountain pen, fountain pen ink 50 ml bottle, 1 bottle, blue ink. Unfollow waterman s ink bottle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In 1926, a waterman rep by the name of jules fagard established a quasiindependent french subsidiary called jif waterman, to manufacture waterman pens in france. This enables a pen to fill either from cartridges or from a bottle of ink. I think this one could be excused, since no damage to product. Waterman inks became very popular after his death in 1901. Letterology covers typography, hand lettering, books, ephemera and other topics related to design. Also a new discovery are tim holtz phrase stickers and waterman intense black ink, which is a watersoluble ink that looks great for that softened ink drawing style. Watermans solution to this problem was the coin filler in 19. The elegant ritual of filling ink from the bottle elevates writing experiences to new heights of sophistication. No spillage, but would have appreciated better packaging. Antique ink bottles antique bottle collectors haven.
He registered a dozen or more patents for his ideal ink or fountain pen. Waterman fountain pen ink, inspired blue, 50ml bottle. Jetpens is accepting and shipping us orders, but due to covid19, free shipping is not available. Waterman 50ml ink bottle for fountain pens, intense black ink. Waterman 50ml ink bottle for fountain pens, intense. Waterman ink bottle 50ml serenity blue is suitable for use in all waterman fountain pens. Collectors find more machine machine ink bottles than ink bottles with tooled tops for this company. Waterman fountain pen ink, serenity blue, 50ml bottle. Years back, i actually wrote and selfpublished a book about vintage inks. Not my favorite black ink by any stretch, though i think thats because of the brown tint. If youre on a tight budget but still love to use a fountain pen, then you need the best budget fountain pen ink. Identifying vintage fountain pen ink bottles and boxes fountain. Priced at less than dollars for a 57ml bottle, this ink is available in blue, black and blueblack. The caps are compatible with the waterman s ink bottles with the tall, eyedroppercovering screw caps.
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