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[[Image:1937-38-Soennecken-Catalog-p01.jpg|thumb|First page from 1937/38 catalog]]

[[Image:1937-38-Soennecken-Catalog-p01.jpg|thumb|First page from 1937/38 catalog]]

The one preceding the WWII was the company most successful period, with a production ranged from fountain pens to office furniture, covering all areas for stationery items. In [[1938]] the models were the [[Soennecken 507|507]] [[Soennecken 510|510]] and [[Soennecken 510|510S]], with a new logo consists of an eagle perched on a pen inside of a circle, also used on [[Präsident]] in a [[:Category: Soennecken-1937-Catalog|catalogue]] from [[1937]]/38 also appear dome versions on the new [[Rheingold]] line with the numbers 613 and 616. When during the war the use of gold nibs became impossible, [[Soennecken]] resorted to palladium, marked with the symbol ''Pargo'' in the nibs. In 1940 the production was reduced to only four models, [[Soennecken 506|506]], [[Soennecken 507|507]], [[Soennecken 510| 510]] and [[Soennecken S4|S4]].  

The one preceding the WWII was the company most successful period, with a production ranged from fountain pens to office furniture, covering all areas for stationery items. In [[1938]] the models were the [[Soennecken 507|507]] [[Soennecken 510|510]] and [[Soennecken 510|510S]], with a new logo consists of an eagle perched on a pen inside of a circle, also used on [[Präsident]] in a [[:Category: Soennecken-1937-Catalog|catalogue]] from [[1937]]/38 also appear dome versions on the new [[Rheingold]] line with the numbers 613 and 616. When during the war the use of gold nibs became impossible, [[Soennecken]] resorted to palladium, marked with the symbol ''[[Pargo]]'' in the nibs. In 1940 the production was reduced to only four models, [[Soennecken 506|506]], [[Soennecken 507|507]], [[Soennecken 510| 510]] and [[Soennecken S4|S4]].  

The war was very heavy on the company, factories in Bonn were completely destroyed by bombing, but in [[1945]] production was resumed by the son and the grandson of the founder. Ttwo models of the [[Präsident]] line were produced, with two-tone gold nib and black body and the production of the two [[Rheingold]] models with the numbers 613 and 616 was resumed, these pens were made of celluloid in black, blue, gray, and pearly green, although other less common colors are known. Finally, was restarted the production of [[piston filler]] models, with the numbers [[Soennecken 504|504]], [[Soennecken 506|506]], [[Soennecken 507|507]] and [[Soennecken 510|510]]. These, in addition to the classic black color, were also produced in pearl celluloid with a woven patterned in blue, red, gray or green.

The war was very heavy on the company, factories in Bonn were completely destroyed by bombing, but in [[1945]] production was resumed by the son and the grandson of the founder. Ttwo models of the [[Präsident]] line were produced, with two-tone gold nib and black body and the production of the two [[Rheingold]] models with the numbers 613 and 616 was resumed, these pens were made of celluloid in black, blue, gray, and pearly green, although other less common colors are known. Finally, was restarted the production of [[piston filler]] models, with the numbers [[Soennecken 504|504]], [[Soennecken 506|506]], [[Soennecken 507|507]] and [[Soennecken 510|510]]. These, in addition to the classic black color, were also produced in pearl celluloid with a woven patterned in blue, red, gray or green.

In [[1949]] was introduced a new line with the three models [[Soennecken 410|410]], [[Soennecken 414|414]] and [[Soennecken 420|420]], with a new [[piston filler]] system patented in [[1939]], where the knob of the plunger was locked when at rest. In order to load the pen it was needed to lift the cap slightly to unlock it to allow the rotation, once the pen is filled and the plunger brought back the knob is automatically locked into position, avoiding improper rotations. The new models of fountain pens were thinner and more streamlined. In these same years were produced new models for the student market, marked [[Soennecken S4|S4]] and [[Soennecken S4|S6]], and a series of streamlined black celluloid pens, called [[Soennecken 100|100 ]], [[Soennecken 100|100 Extras]], [[Soennecken 100|101 Lady]] and [[Soennecken 100|Schreibneister]].   

In [[1949]] was introduced a new line with the three models [[Soennecken 410|410]], [[Soennecken 414|414]] and [[Soennecken 420|420]], with a new [[piston filler]] system patented in [[1939]], where the knob of the plunger was locked when at rest. In order to load the pen it was needed to lift the cap slightly to unlock it to allow the rotation, once the pen is filled and the plunger brought back the knob is automatically locked into position, avoiding improper rotations. The new models of fountain pens were thinner and more streamlined. In these same years were produced new models for the student market, marked [[Soennecken S4|S4]] and [[Soennecken S4|S6]], and a series of streamlined black celluloid pens, called [[Soennecken 100|100 ]], [[Soennecken 100|100 Extras]], [[Soennecken 100|101 Lady]] and [[Soennecken 100|Schreibneister]].   

[[Image:195x-Soennecken-111-Set-2.jpg|thumb|Soennecken logo|150px|right|Advertising for the [[Soennecken 111|111]] model from end of '40s]]

[[Image:1953-Soennecken-111-Red-Set.jpg|thumb|Soennecken logo|150px|right|Advertising for the [[Soennecken 111|111]] model from 1953]]

In the years from [[1947]] to [[1950]] four new lines of pens were introduced, each one characterized by three different sizes named ''Lady'', ''Superior'' and ''Extra'', in increasing dimensions. The most economical line was the [[Soennecken 444|444]], produced in mainly in black color and in smaller sizes, followed by the line [[Soennecken 333|333]] produced in different colors. The good quality [[Soennecken 222|222]] line was produced in a particular lizard skin celluloid in red, green, gray and black with a translucent section and with a single piece clip fixed srewed on the top of the cap.  

In the years from [[1947]] to [[1950]] four new lines of pens were introduced, each one characterized by three different sizes named ''Lady'', ''Superior'' and ''Extra'', in increasing dimensions. The most economical line was the [[Soennecken 444|444]], produced in mainly in black color and in smaller sizes, followed by the line [[Soennecken 333|333]] produced in different colors. The good quality [[Soennecken 222|222]] line was produced in a particular lizard skin celluloid in red, green, gray and black with a translucent section and with a single piece clip fixed srewed on the top of the cap.  

The line that was at top of the range was the [[Soennecken 111|111]], with larger dimensions and produced in eight different colors  with herringbone motifs celluloid. Although the pens of the two highest series were of exceptional quality, they never enjoyed, partly because a too high price, a great success (which makes them rare and much sought after by collectors). This, together with the difficulties encountered even in sales of office furniture and stationery, led to a decline in the company during the 50's.  

The line that was at top of the range was the [[Soennecken 111|111]], with larger dimensions and produced in eight different colors  with herringbone motifs celluloid. Although the pens of the two highest series were of exceptional quality, they never enjoyed, partly because a too high price, a great success (which makes them rare and much sought after by collectors). This, together with the difficulties encountered even in sales of office furniture and stationery, led to a decline in the company during the 50's.  

In the '60s a revival was attempted: unnecessary lines were removed and only economic models [[Soennecken 100|100]] and [[Soennecken 100|101]] left in production. Was then sought a partnership with the French company [[Bayard]], which led to creation of a new series of six pens sold in France, with a filling system similar to those of [[Swan]] [[Visofil]]. But these pens were not successful, being done in the boom period of the disposable ballpoint pen, and in 1967 [[Soennecken]] closed its doors.  

In the '60s a revival was attempted: unnecessary lines were removed and only economic models [[Soennecken 100|100]] and [[Soennecken 100|101]] left in production. Was then sought a partnership with the French company [[Bayard]], which led to creation of a new series of six pens sold in France, with a filling system similar to those of [[Swan]] [[Visofil]]. But these pens were not successful, being done in the boom period of the disposable ballpoint pen, and in 1967 [[Soennecken]] closed its doors.

{{BrandChrono|Soennecken}}

{{BrandChrono|Soennecken}}

==External References==

==External References==

* http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/128513-soennecken-information/

* [http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/128513-soennecken-information/] Discussion on FPN

* http://www.rickconner.net/penspotters/soennecken.222.html

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160323225440/http://www.rickconner.net/penspotters/soennecken.222.html] Page on Penspotters

* http://www.poppelsdorf.de/poppelsdorfer__heimatsammlung_soennecken.htm

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110721020749/http://www.poppelsdorf.de/zwischen_melb_und_weiher-Soennecken.htm] Company history related to Poppelsdorf

* http://www.soennecken.de/

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soennecken] Page on Wikipedia in English

* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soennecken

* [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soennecken] Page on Wikipedia in German

* http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soennecken

==Notes==

==Notes==

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