Interesting video on fountain pen mass production

[Jimjam66]

Thought you might enjoy the video on this page, especially the bit about the nib manufacture.

 

[edlea]

Thanks for putting that up Davis ...very interesting.

 

[paulm]

Bloody Hell... that's my shed.

Thanks for showing David, very interesting.

 

[Terry]

Very interesting video David. Thanks for posting !!!!!

 

[Jim]

Did you know that it takes over 150 steps to create a fountain pen nib?

Am i glad we make pens and not nibs ...

 

[bluntchisel]

Thanks for this, David - very interesting!

Bob.

 

[Maurice]

I see they test the pen after completion. I started quite a stir earlier when I asked if we should test ours and could we still call them brand new!!!

 

[Penpal]

David, Enjoyed that video makes you consider just how complex top quality is loved the diamond saw cutting the groove, the welding of the Iridium etc spellbound at the finishing polishing etc.

Thanks mate.

Kind regards Peter.

 

[Grump]

Hmmm all see is a black square. Sorry that don't interest me init?

 

[Jimjam66]

I see they test the pen after completion. I started quite a stir earlier when I asked if we should test ours and could we still call them brand new!!!

The thought crossed my mind, Maurice, but I'm far too much of a gentleman to have mentioned it!

 

[Grump]

The thought crossed my mind, Maurice, but I'm far too much of a gentleman to have mentioned it!

Don't start that argument again.. but if they have pre tested it then why should you?

 

[edlea]

Don't start that argument again.. but if they have pre tested it then why should you?

Agreed no need to test if you are selling top brands like the Italian Aurora and Visconti fountain pens, equally so Japanese Pilot ,Sailor or Platinum pens as these are all individually tested, as are all quality makes. The mass produced cheaper pens which now including Parkers, Waterman and A J Cross, plus probably all Chinese branded pens are not tested before leaving the factories. So I will keep testing this type of fountain pen before despatching to my customers.

 

[rowdyyates115]

Thanks for video Jim, boy do I wish I had some that machinery in my garage.....

 

[Jimjam66]

Don't start that argument again.. but if they have pre tested it then why should you?

Brian, no wonder you got on so well with my wife! You're both expert at kick-starting an argument while insisting you don't want an argument ...

 

[Grump]

Brian, no wonder you got on so well with my wife! You're both expert at kick-starting an argument while insisting you don't want an argument ...

Muchly love to your good lady mate, me argue? No sir not me init?