Recent Papermate Find

[LazarusShort]

I found an old red ballpoint pen at a thrift store yesterday, and scored it for one dollar. I did some research on it, and found that it is the original model of Papermate. Info here:

 

https://penshotsandthoughts.blogspot.com/2015/06/early-history-of-paper-mate-part-1.html

 

Of course the thing does not write, but the actuation is interesting.

[qvxb]

Nice pen. The toggle design seems similar to some penlights of the same period.

 

Will the current Paper Mate refill fit the pen? If not, can you adapt another modern refill for use in the pen?

[doriath19]

I would love to see some pictures of the pen you found!

[philm]

I am thinking that the pen that was found is similar to these. Current refills do not fit.

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/munsonhsr/Papermate/DSC_0008_zpsccde046d.jpg

 

Link below for some other early Papermate information, including this photo

 

Papermate Link

 

 

 

They are unique and colorful.

 

Phil

[doriath19]

Very unique! Thanks for sharing. When I first heard people say that they collected papermate pens, I was confused. All I could think of was the pens available today (which are fine in their own right but didn't seem collectable to me). Now I understand.