Canada
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Parker 51
This 51 Vacumatic Mk 1 was made in Canada in 1946-47. The barrel is stamped with a 6, but as can be seen in the photos below, the nib was...
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Parker Duofold
This “blue pearl” 3rd generation Parker Vacumatic Duofold was made in Canada in the last quarter of 1946. V2025004
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Waterman Taperite Crusader
Like many other manufacturers, Waterman introduced a new model, the Taperite, in 1945 as a response to the popularity of the hooded nib of the Parker 51. There were various...
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Waterman’s in Canada
I love the link to a Google Street View of the St. Lambert factory, which is now an apartment building – with the Waterman’s logo still above the front door…
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Waterman’s Taperite Stateleigh
Parker had such as success with the hooded nib design of the 51 that many other companies rushed to the market with their own versions. Parker, however, was smart enough...