I've recently taken in a Waterman 92 with its point (or, in the old use, its pen) replaced with a Monogram #2. If it's at all representative of Monogram's output, I'd strongly suggest anyone that wants a pen that combines smoothness and flex seek on out. Does anyone know what a whole Monogram pen (in the modern point + holder sense) looked like, and where they lay relative to the big makers in terms of price and popularity?

Ernst,

Monogram pens were sold at Rexall Stores (among other brands). For a time they were put together by Joseph Kraker. I am not sure your nib was one of his or not. but Monograms can be nice pens, though usually considered second or probably third tier pens.

Here are a couple of earlier Kraker Monograms dating probably during the 20s.





Have a good day,

Phil

The imprint on the point is in the same script as on the clip in that red'n'black. I'm making such a fuss about it because it's actually substantially nicer than the factory points in all my vintage Watermanses (12, 52 1/2 V, and a Dauntless)

Ernst,

That sounds like a fantastic nib. Congratulations.

Best,

Phil

I think those were made by Goerge Michael Kraker. His brother Joseph was involved in the first Kraker company, but I am not sure Joseph was involved in any later ones (after the Sheaffer Suite).

Ernst - check out a couple of links at Lion and Pen with info about Monogram, Kraker and Rexall pens.
George M. Kraker Pens Post-Kraker Pen Company, Pencraft, Michael George, Etc.

Sold Only at The Rexall Store, A brief history of a Marketing Giant

John

Thank you for correcting my mistake. George, not Joseph.