What exactly is a "Demonstrator"?

[ABushman]

Hi folks,

 

I have a newbie question. I have seen pens from different manufactures advertised as being a such-and-such "Demonstrator" model. What exactly does this mean?

 

Inquiring minds want to know!

 

Thanks!

[BillTheEditor]

A demonstrator is a fountain pen made of transparent materials, so you can see the internal workings, ink, etc.

 

There's another thread going here, called "clear pens", that has pictures of a number of demonstrators.

[ABushman]

AH!!

 

Ok, that makes sense now. Thank you!

 

 

[Elaine]

Technically, not all clear pens are demonstrators, but it is common (and therefore acceptable?) to use the term anyway.

 

From Richardspens.com

 

QUOTE

A pen made of clear material or having slots or holes cut out of it to expose the internal parts to view. Modern “demonstrator” pens are usually intended for sale to the public, while vintage demonstrators were made so that dealers could show the features of standard pens to prospective purchasers. Shown here are a 1930s “Regal” cutaway lever-filling demonstrator and a modern Pelikan M200 clear demonstrator.

Edited March 3, 2007 by Elaine