Elkro 75: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 06:02, 1 February 2021

The Elkro 75 nib appears to be of Czech origin. As best I can guess, these are how the markings translate to English:

There is only one version of the Elkro 75 nib in the Chappy's Nibs collection. The nib pictured below is Elkro 75.

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-Described in contemporary advertising ([http://www.zanerian.com/ZanCat.html Zanarian]) as: "Elkro No. 75. A pen used largely for drawing purposes. A good pen for preparing writing for photo-engraving. For copper-plate script and re-touching."
+The Elkro 75 nib appears to be of Czech origin. As best I can guess, these are how the markings translate to English:
+* P.B.P. - Prague Bank Pen
-Joseph Elkro "tag line" advertising routinely touted his company's special appointments, as "Pen Makers to His Majesty the King," and "Metallic Pen Maker to the Queen." They also undertook a publicity campaign to warn the public of counterfeit Elkro nibs, produced under the names Gillot and Gilott.
+* „ELKRO” - I am guessing this is the name of the manufacturer
+* PRAŽSKÉ BANKOVNÍ PERO - Prague Bank Pen
+* Č. 75 ZJ - No. 75 ZJ
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