Geha Fountain Pens - German Pens

[sztainbok]

I recently became interested on Geha fountain pens.

In the 1950's they produced a low priced school pen with an "ink reserve" feature that would allow you to write a couple more pages. By sliding a small lever underneath the collector, you activate the reserve.

It appears to me this is the first piston filling pen with such feature. Prior to that we can find lever filling pens with an ink reserve feature, such as the Edacoto visible and Scripto.

 

I own a small Geha with ink reserve which is black and green striated barrel. Similar to the aesthetics of a Pelikan of the same era.

 

What piqued my interest recently is that I came across pictures of an oversize torpedo shaped model that looks very elegant and beautiful. I want to share the pictures and perhaps the forum members can provide additional information about the actual period when they were produced and what was the complete product line.

 

 

 

This is the picture of the fountain pen

 

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And this is the picture of a matching mechanical pencil. It is presented as a pencil with a reserve lead, which doesn't seem to me a special feature because many mechanical pencils already had storage for several leads at the time.

 

Perhaps someone would know if there was a matching ballpoint pen. In the mid 1950's they were already available in Germany. I would appreciate input about these models.

Thank you,

Victor.

[proton007]

There's a page here on Geha: http://www.ruettinger-web.de/geha-startseite.html

 

I have the 760.

I know they don't command as much value in the vintage market as Pelikan, but they're almost equal IMO, especially the models from the 1950s. The nibs write well, and have a wonderful soft semi-flex feel with good flow.

[sztainbok]

Thank you Proton007. I will be checking out the site.