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Thomas Mann's Fountain Pen In 1939

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This is not a very helpful picture (1939) of Thomas Mann using a fountain pen but maybe some of you can help me narrow down the possibilities ... or know more about Mann's fountain pen(s)?

 

To me it looks like a rather big pen, flat top, 30s Sheaffer "8" or Duofold Senior . . . Montblanc model 30?

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

 

 

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Thomas Mann mostly used a Montblanc fountain pen.

You can write to the Thomas Mann archive (link), they have many of his fountain pens in exhibition.

Greetings,

Michael

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Thomas Mann mostly used a Montblanc fountain pen.

You can write to the Thomas Mann archive (link), they have many of his fountain pens in exhibition.

Thank you Michael for the link!

 

greetings,

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It would be wonderfull to see the pics of such fountain pens in exhibition. I tried to find it but I can´t. Anyone can help?

Write, write, write. Use your pens not your fingers !!!

 

 

 

 

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