What On Earth Is This Narrow, Cheap Pen?

[Edgar Allan Bo]

Same cartridges like on the Sailor Chalana!?!

 

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/6000385/aview/Chalana_5s.jpg

Edited August 6, 2010 by Edgar Allan Bo

[4September]

Same cartridges like on the Sailor Chalana!?!

 

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/6000385/aview/Chalana_5s.jpg

 

Holy cow, that's the same cartridge and looks like a similar sized nib. Can one pull out the nib on these pens? And I now remember... the brand WAS Parafernalia. I even recall the weird pen you linked but it was too expensive for me at the time.

Edited August 6, 2010 by 4September

[Edgar Allan Bo]

Same cartridges like on the Sailor Chalana!?!

 

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/6000385/aview/Chalana_5s.jpg

 

Holy cow, that's the same cartridge and looks like a similar sized nib. Can one pull out the nib on these pens?

 

no, that's a "SAILOR" cartridge (but exactly the same size!), the cartridge in my post above is exactly the same "Lady AUSTRIA" cartridge, from Parafernalia ITALY

 

so, there was a cartridge standard for at least few pens from different manufacturers.

[Edgar Allan Bo]

Your pen is probably an older model from http://www.parafernalia.it/

 

PARAFERNALIA - Italian Design Writing Instruments

 

"The year is 1968: in England the hovercraft is invented, Paris leads the student revolution and in the world of writing, fantasy takes over. In fast, PARAFERNALIA is born and from this moment onwards, picking up a pen will never be the same again. Originality, innovation and fidelity to the "Made in Italy" design have always distinguished the creations bearing the Parafernalia brand: everyday instruments which have become a sign of the times and a silent status symbol. It is sufficient to mention the "Revolution" designed in 1979 by Sergio Carpani; 20 years after its invention, it is no longer just a pen but also a reference point for ITALIAN STYLE & DESIGN, a symbol of freedom and creative spirit. Today, Parafernalia relaunches its myth with "Sputnik." Designed by Guilio Lacchetti, this writing instrument represents the beginning of a new era Parafernalia."

 

It has the same front section like the new pens, and uses their cartridge!

 

http://i33.tinypic.com/2z8vw3t.jpg

Edited August 6, 2010 by Edgar Allan Bo

[FrankB]

This is an interesting thread. It looks like Mr. Bo hit some pay dirt for you. Great.

 

I am not intending to be pedantic. The thing you are calling a "shank" is a "section." I convey that info just to mediate any confusion in your pen discussions.

 

Out of curiosity, why are you resisting the idea of having the original nib repaired? A good pen meister will have that nib looking and functioning like new. My personal preference is always to keep an original nib where possible. But, as I said, that is my own opinion.

[4September]

This is an interesting thread. It looks like Mr. Bo hit some pay dirt for you. Great.

 

I am not intending to be pedantic. The thing you are calling a "shank" is a "section." I convey that info just to mediate any confusion in your pen discussions.

 

Out of curiosity, why are you resisting the idea of having the original nib repaired? A good pen meister will have that nib looking and functioning like new. My personal preference is always to keep an original nib where possible. But, as I said, that is my own opinion.

 

Actually I just assumed it was easier to replace the nib altogether, but if repair is simpler, so be it.

[LisaN]

Maybe the logo stands for Sergio Carpani

[FrankB]

4September wrote:

 

"Actually I just assumed it was easier to replace the nib altogether, but if repair is simpler, so be it."

 

Speaking only from my own experience, I have found a repair to be easier, and I have ended up with repaired nibs that are better functioning than some new ones. I also get that nebulous sense of satisfaction knowing that I kept the pen original. But, your own satisfaction is the important thing.

[bugmd]

Your pen is probably an older model from http://www.parafernalia.it/

 

PARAFERNALIA - Italian Design Writing Instruments

 

"The year is 1968: in England the hovercraft is invented, Paris leads the student revolution and in the world of writing, fantasy takes over. In fast, PARAFERNALIA is born and from this moment onwards, picking up a pen will never be the same again. Originality, innovation and fidelity to the "Made in Italy" design have always distinguished the creations bearing the Parafernalia brand: everyday instruments which have become a sign of the times and a silent status symbol. It is sufficient to mention the "Revolution" designed in 1979 by Sergio Carpani; 20 years after its invention, it is no longer just a pen but also a reference point for ITALIAN STYLE & DESIGN, a symbol of freedom and creative spirit. Today, Parafernalia relaunches its myth with "Sputnik." Designed by Guilio Lacchetti, this writing instrument represents the beginning of a new era Parafernalia."

 

It has the same front section like the new pens, and uses their cartridge!

 

http://i33.tinypic.com/2z8vw3t.jpg

 

During the evening I received a post from Tom Westerick who basically agreed with above. Interesting thread.

[Fuddlestack]

That blue Star Trek object on the right is, to put it bluntly, rather weird. Per uomini d'affari che si vogliono contraddistinguere, they say. A propeller beanie does that too.

 

Good luck with the nib.

[riff raff]

As far as the "Lady Austria" cartridges go, I found this link. No pics, no info, but it does mention the "Lady Austria" cartridge is 6.5 cm.

[sexauerw]

Found the same cartridges on HisNibs -> Parafernalia Revolution !?!

 

http://www.hisnibs.com/images/Miscellaneous/ParafernaliaRevCarts.jpg

I have a Parafernalia Revolution fountain pen so I just checked my cartridges. The box is identical to that pictured above, as are the cartridges. And the cartridges are indeed marked "Lady Austria".

[emmag3]

Bit late to the party here but just wondering if you ever found out the make of this pen?? I have seen 2 exactly the same (silver & gold rather than black but exactly same pen) about 30 years ago and I absolutely would love to find one but I have come up against a brick wall as no one seems to know what it is!

[Mech-for-i]

.... ??? Did Lady Austria still exist today

Edited March 14, 2018 by Mech-for-i

[richyrich]

While trying to identify the pen shown here, I came across this thread. Mine is simply inscribed "Prestige" around the base of the cap, it uses the same

nib, section and "Lady Austria" cartridges from Paraphernalia. No other marking present.

Today, though, an eBay dealer Walipen from Italy was offering a number of pens similar to the blue one shown . She claims these were made in Italy under licence from Sailor to test them in the Italian market. Quite similar to mine in the nib/section and equally slim - slimmer the an Aurora Hastil.

 

[richyrich]

......and still more turned up today, listed on subito.it Beatrice d'Este is an Italian brand I've never come across, but they use the slim Parafernalia cartridges. The nib & section look quite similar, too.

[Houston]

With apologies for the crappy photo, I thought you'd want to see this:

 

 

Bought new back in the 80s, I think. In San Francisco. I have long laboured under the notion that it was a Stypen -- which might be given the slightest touch of reinforcement by the stylised "S" logo on the cap end -- but I've got nothing that provides any evidence for that. I can't find an image of a Stypen logo, online, that looks anything like that stylised S.

 

I can't solve the mystery, just corroborate your experience!

Edited October 17, 2018 by Houston

[effandpee]

To deepen the mystery, I have one of these as well - same nib, same Chalana cartridges, except mine is clearly labelled a Delta. So still Italian, but not Parafernalia. Pictures here:

 

https://flic.kr/p/RY67eS

 

https://flic.kr/p/QMJuCr

 

https://flic.kr/p/Rs5Xsh

 

https://flic.kr/p/QMKYJK

[roundman]

It took hours to get to this thread in my research of this pen.  My first and only starting point was the empty cartridge that had the word AUSTRIA, preceded by a word I could not read.  I was finally able to determine the word was LADY.  Then I looked for pens that used that cartridge.  I eventually came up with PARAFERNALIA.  Many clicks later this thread popped up.  Its heading was an “Aha” moment -  that turned out to be my answer.

 

This pen was among many from the estate of a collector donated to a high-end charity thrift shop at which I volunteer and try to find a venue to sell items that would not readily attract a purchase in the shop – or would bring more elsewhere.  I use eBay, other on-line websites, even brick and mortar auction houses – depending on the item.

 

I would welcome any suggestion about selling this pen.