TCHIBO Fountain Pen

[Writinginstyle]

In autumn 1992 I bought an inexpensive pen from the coffee chain "Tchibo" in Germany. Though I own Pelikans, Montblancs, Lamys, Parkers, Rotrings and many Chinese pens I never came across such a reliable and great writing pen. This pen I have used for the past 17 years almost on a daily basis. Unfortunately Tchibo is reluctant to let me know the manufacturer of this pen. Hence I was wondering whether you can help me to identify the brand. The fantastic nib (can't be a golden one at this price) contains an engraved "B" (it's a medium nib). It is a Piston Filler, incredibly reliable, writes immediately once the nib touches the paper. Also engraved: "Germany" on top of the pen.

[Federmann]

In autumn 1992 I bought an inexpensive pen from the coffee chain "Tchibo" in Germany. (..)

Hmm.... any pictures?

Can you find "your" pen here:

 

http://www.schneiderpen.de/produkte/penfinder.html

[FrankB]

I have many pleasant memories of "Tchibo" coffee, but I never saw a pen of the same name. Was it a promotional item?

[Federmann]

I have many pleasant memories of "Tchibo" coffee, but I never saw a pen of the same name. Was it a promotional item?

Don't think so.

They have great non-coffee goods:

 

Pen Set

Store

[fcw]

I have many pleasant memories of "Tchibo" coffee, but I never saw a pen of the same name. Was it a promotional item?

 

Tchibo is perhaps the strangest consumer brand ever.

 

Although originally a coffee shop, their shops sell all kinds of merchandise, all branded 'Tchibo' or 'TCM', and every single week, they overhaul the product range. So, one week, it's gadgets; another week, it's kitchen utensils; another week, women's underwear; another week, ski clothing. Most products are of decent quality and at a good price, and most products come and go within weeks, with no guarantee that they'll ever be back.

 

Right now, they have a writing set that includes a fountain pen. But it'll probably disappear soon.

[todd6789]

I have one avail ... been a few years since this post but if you are still active find it here:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/182016773919?ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123