SWAN FOUNTAIN PEN
SWAN FOUNTAIN PEN
The advertisement tells of how "Social Correspondence is made pleasing with the aid of a Swan Fountain Pen".
I can remember the times when I would only sign letters with a fountain pen, with 'real' ink in it. I got the habit from my father who had a very special fountain pen, with a gold nib, that I wasn't allowed to use when a child.
It was all about standards - even school desks had ink pots.
The social correspondence to be carried out, of course, only on Crane's stationery.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame, though, that penmanship is now well and truly a lost art.
Patsy Priebe Thank you for telling me about Geoffrey Squire - just had a quick look at his page. Lots to see there, I'll have a proper look later.
ReplyDeleteMike Martin There is certainly something special about hand written letters. They are something to keep and treasure. Saving emails etc isn't quite the same!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Mike! It's funny how the more technologically advanced we become, the more thrilled I am when I recieve a handwritten letter.
ReplyDeletePam WhimsicalVintage Agree - anything handwritten is more personal. I love my grandchildren's notes and cards (and they get kept),
ReplyDeleteWe have a similar path, the same has happened to me.Bel suggestion for these strange times.Ciao amico
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