Wandering in the narrow, nondescript lanes of the Fort Gate Street area, I find myself in front of a board reading, “Pioneers of Pen Industry in India since 1932. One such pilgrimage takes me to the small town of Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh. However, Indian makers like Ratnam, Guider or Deccan (admired by fountain pen connoisseurs globally) are conspicuously missing from the boutiques that have sprung up across Indian metros.Ī close encounter with Indian fountain pen royalty demands a hike outside the comfort zone of plush malls and air-conditioned outlets. The world’s leading brands of luxury writing instruments are aggressively vying for the attention of Indian pen aficionados. In neighbouring shrines, Caran d’Ache’s limited edition fountain pens-the Shiva and the Balaji-and Noblia’s Indian special, the Ganesh, shine benevolently amidst globally revered writing instruments like the Sheaffer Legacy Heritage, Visconti Ripple Black and Montblanc’s Jonathan Swift Platinum Trims. When I gather the courage to scribble on a pad, Sri Venkateswara delivers on that cherished covenant between a man and his pen-ink flowing in perfect sync with the thought. As I hesitantly ‘air-write’, the balance is poised, and the sway, rhythmic. Cradled between the fingers, my attention is drawn to the understated yet distinguished naamam mark inscribed on the 21K gold nib. The first sensation is that of a snug, smooth warmth of the urushi-lacquered body. 101 of the 108 limited edition pens from Sailor, one of the world’s most respected pen manufacturers and designed by a Japanese master craftsman, commissioned exclusively for Indian connoisseurs. As the glass veil parts, the priestess delicately lifts the object of worship from its pedestal and rests it on a velvet bed.ĭarshan (viewing) becomes anubhava (experience) as my fingers curl around the barrel of the Sri Venkateswara Fountain Pen. From a distance, you are already in awe of the fine craftsmanship of Japanese Maki-e artiste Kousen Oshita in creating this exquisite tribute to Lord Venkateswara. Slipping on a dark glove, the high priestess approaches a glass-enclosed shrine and turns the key. Unomax - (I don't think FPs are their main product) - penhouse.inĬello - (FPs are not their main product) - penhouse.Balaji, the limited edition fountain pen from Caran d’AcheĪ felt-lined tray is placed on the counter separating me from the gleaming shrines at the William Penn boutique store at High Street Phoenix Mall in Lower Parel, Mumbai. Misak (X) - fun fact - The owner's name was Kasim, reverse of Misak Kim & Co - Kiwipens - Manufacturer at 094472 29456 Among all these brands, you can find pens made of ebonite, acrylic, plastic and metal.ĭhar Brothers (X) - Used to be in Kolkata, shut and sold off in 1998-99 Some of them manufacture ballpoint pens as well. But these are all the Indian brands I know so far. GM Custom Pens - There is another page called Urushi Studios India Check FB for krishnapens, that's the name) Krishnapens - ( WARNING " He has stopped making these pens, new model to be launched soon. Kanwrite -, for nibs, feeds etc email - penhouse.in Credits to u/Midas1776 - 9339633457 is the contact no, available on whatsapp Gama - asapens.in, penhouse.in, manufacturer at 04425381571 Mohi - Abhay Pen agencies, Aurangabad - Facebook page - call at 09225328858Ĭhelpark (X) - Company is alive and making other stationery products. V'sign - Produced by the same person as Beena Then call them at 09390163779īeena - penhouse.in, thepenworld, whatsapp the manufacturer for catalogue at 90296 76747 Guider - View from this - Select 'our products', then click on ebonite, acrylic celluloid etc. Ratnam - Credits to this post - You can call them at 09494553866 and order your pen from the selection available and they'll courier it to you You can get those pens from collectors and dealers like Deccan Pen Stores and other such dealers only. If I put a (X) next to the pen brand, it means that the brand is gone. I did say in one comment that there are plenty of fountain pen makers in India.
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