Help Identify Elysee Pen

[snakefangs]

Here's two pictures of the pen, the logo is for iberia. The pen was also in a silver plastic box with the Iberia brand on it. On the bottom of the cap it has elysee etched into it.

http://imgur.com/a/jhcES

 

[RMN]

Well, it may be called Elysee, but is certainly not the ST Dupont Elysee.

 

I have seen a very cheap balpoint pen Elysee meant as handouts, but that was totally different.

 

the nib shape reminds me of Aurora Kona but that's not it.

 

It is probably a nameless pen meant for commercial promotions. Any real Brand pen would be marked on the nib.

 

Sometimes these nameless pens can write quite OK.

 

D.ick

[snakefangs]

Thanks

Figured it wasn't going to be anything fancy just needed someone with expertise to tell me so.

[elysee]

Your pen is an Elysee pen. You must be careful not to confuse this with the Elysee series of pens by S.T. Dupont as they are not the same. Elysee is a pen company that went out of business in 2000. Elysee pens were "Jewels that Write" per the Elysee Pen Company, and as the owner of several Elysee pens, including those in my avatar, I can say that these pens are beautiful jewels. You can read about some Elysee pens on Pen Hero's Elysee Pen site, the main page for which can be accessed at http://penhero.com/PenGallery/Elysee/Elysee.htm; via the hyperlinks you can read about some of the high-end Elysee pens including those which are included in my avatar as well as see many lovely pictures of Elysee pens.

 

Your pen is one of the low-end Elysee pens, many of which are available on eBay, for example, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Elysee-Vintage-Rare-Dark-Red-Marbled-Touch-Germany-Made-Fountain-Pen-/121119484170?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c3348a90a and http://www.ebay.com/itm/ELYSEE-for-elegance-75-Burgundy-w-gold-plated-trims-rapidograph-pen-/190703860473?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c66d5faf9. Your pen is not a nameless commercial pen and it is not a pen for commercial promotions! Many folks do not realize that ALL the pen makers do special runs for companies, even adding company logos upon request -- this includes Parker, Waterman, Cross, Montblanc, and Caran D'Ache, to name a few.

 

One of the great things about Elysee pens is that by changing the end section, the fountain pen could become a rollerball, and using the pencil insert made to fit Elysee pens only (available for 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm leads), the ballpoint pen can become a pencil.

Edited June 16, 2013 by elysee

[elysee]

You can read more about Elysee pens on FPN in the topic "Anyone Heard of Elysee Fountain Pens?", https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/165455-anyone-heard-of-elysee-fountain-pens/?hl=%2Belysee+%2Bpens as well as see additional pictures of Elysee pens. My contributions to this topic are on the second page along with pictures of several of my Elysee pens.

 

You can read more about Elysee pens at Solo Plumas http://soloplumas.blogspot.com/search/label/10%20-%20Elysee -- depending on the languages that you speak/read, you may need to translate the page.

 

So that you will know, Elysee pens are REAL BRAND PENS. Not all pen makers put embelishments on their nibs. However, as you will find in your reading about Elysee pens and in the pictures that you will find in these readings, high-end Elysee pens do have embelishments on their nibs.

 

So, to sum it all up, although low-end which for Elysee pens was NOT cheap, you have a nice pen, not a cheap throw away pen. In addition, since Elysee pens are no longer made, your pen is a collector's item.

Edited June 16, 2013 by elysee

[elysee]

Your pen may be of the Elysee 60 Series; it was difficult to see from the pictures. If so, you may enjoy reading http://dirck.delint.ca/beta/?page_id=945.

[snakefangs]

Oh wow thanks a lot, so many links to read. Didn't know the bit about changing the end section to become a rollerball. Really informative post, I look forward to using this pen

Would you happen to know where I can buy a converter for this pen.

Edited June 16, 2013 by snakefangs

[elysee]

There are some rollerball sections that will fit your pen currently for sale on eBay in case you would like to add a little versatility to your pen. : )

[rockydoggy]

As an Elysee fan, I hope you enjoy your pen. I have several--almost all relatively low-end--and I find the nibs on them to be among my favorites.

 

And with regard to Elysee producing commissioned fountain pens for companies and other organzations, I have one that's got the University of Iowa emblem on the clip. I'm a Michigan State grad myself, but the UI pen was mint and too cheap to pass up.

[MrInkwell]

Elysee are great pens, both steel and gold nibs. I would highly recommend them. A great shame they went out of business - there is no equivalent today that comes to mind.

[elysee]

Elysee are great pens, both steel and gold nibs. I would highly recommend them. A great shame they went out of business - there is no equivalent today that comes to mind.

 

I agree with you wholeheartedly!!!

[NDeanMeyer]

The Second Edition of my book on elysee is now available (free).  It's a complete gallery, as far as I know.

   https://ndma.com/resource/docs/_Elysee.pdf

 

If you're an elysee collector, please reach out if you'd like to be part of our "inner circle".  It's just an email distribution list where we offer spare pens, point out deals on the internet, discuss questions, etc.  Just email me:  Dean@ndma.com

 

[jchch1950]

The second edition of your book is amazing. I have very few Elysee pens but after reading the pdf I will dig them out. I bought the pens in Joon New York but since then I haven't found Elysee pens anywhere. Their Limited Editions are superb. One question is it possible to buy your book in print form?