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The company was founded by Dr. ''Emilio Pecco'' in Turin based in Via Cibrario 12, with the name ''Pecco and C. Stilus'', although on some later models (like the celluloid one shown in the photo below) we find a different name as ''FRATELLI PECCO'' (Pecco brothers). Others names were ''Ditta F.lli Pecco'' or ''Ditta Pecco & C. fabbrica di penne stilografiche'' as found in some trademark registration. The ''Stilus'' brand however was registered in 1919 ({{Marchio|18555}}) and was maintained as a constant reference throughout the production life of the company.

The company was founded by Dr. ''Emilio Pecco'' in Turin based in Via Cibrario 12, with the name ''Pecco and C. Stilus'', although on some later models (like the celluloid one shown in the photo below) we find a different name as ''FRATELLI PECCO'' (Pecco brothers). Others names were ''Ditta F.lli Pecco'' or ''Ditta Pecco & C. fabbrica di penne stilografiche'' as found in some trademark registration. The ''Stilus'' brand however was registered in 1919 ({{Marchio|18555}}) and was maintained as a constant reference throughout the production life of the company.

[[File:Stilus-25-Overlay-Capped.jpg|thumb|left|[[Stilus]] #25 [[overlay]] ]]

[[File:Stilus-25-Overlay-Closed.jpg|thumb|left|[[Stilus]] #25 [[overlay]] ]]

The initial production until the late '20s consists mostly of safety or eyedropper pens in hard rubber, style and construction was similar to the other contemporary production. They were made ​​with wavy patterns and there are also some versions in distinctive color and mottled hard rubber. There are however some different safety models that refers to a specific patent  ({{Cite patent|DE|368196}}) for mounting the inner spiral, which is hooked by a screw on the bottom. These models have are marked in the barrel with an inscriptions reporting in three lines ''Brevetto'', ''Stilus'', ''Pecco e C. Torino'', and in the bottom, there is another inscription reporting the word ''Brevettata'' (patented) in addition to the brand name and model number.  

The initial production until the late '20s consists mostly of safety or eyedropper pens in hard rubber, style and construction was similar to the other contemporary production. They were made ​​with wavy patterns and there are also some versions in distinctive color and mottled hard rubber. There are however some different safety models that refers to a specific patent  ({{Cite patent|DE|368196}}) for mounting the inner spiral, which is hooked by a screw on the bottom. These models have are marked in the barrel with an inscriptions reporting in three lines ''Brevetto'', ''Stilus'', ''Pecco e C. Torino'', and in the bottom, there is another inscription reporting the word ''Brevettata'' (patented) in addition to the brand name and model number.  

At least in the early years is also known an economic production under the brand ''[[Eridania]]'' (also mentioned in a 1948 directory), usually accompanied by a model number, and sometimes by the letters ''PCT'', as an acronym of ''Pecco and C., Turin''. The initial production were eyedropper or [[safety]] hard rubber pens, in four different sizes. The same trademark was used on a later production for celluloid [[button filler]] models.  

At least in the early years is also known an economic production under the brand ''[[Eridania]]'' (also mentioned in a 1948 directory), usually accompanied by a model number, and sometimes by the letters ''PCT'', as an acronym of ''Pecco and C., Turin''. The initial production were eyedropper or [[safety]] hard rubber pens, in four different sizes. The same trademark was used on a later production for celluloid [[button filler]] models.  

It is also believed that the company has produced parts and pen for other brands, and some believe that also the brand ''[[Scriba]]'' is attributable to [[Stilus]], but this can be excluded because that trademark was registered  ({{Marchio|42353}}) by a company from Verona. For sure it was attributable to it the [[Eridano]] trademark, registered in 1929 ({{Marchio|38320}}), which use is confirmed by [[:File:1937-01-Stilus-Eridano-Invoice.jpg|this invoice]] from [[1937]]. The same trademark is reported in [[:File:1940-Guida-Torino-Paravia-Stilografiche-B.jpg|this page]] of the Paravia guide of [[1940]] together with the mark [[Aurea]], in [[:File:1948-Guida-Torino-Paravia-Stilografiche.jpg|one page]] of the same guide of 1948 are instead mentioned the two trademarks [[Eridania]] and [[Mewflex]].

It is also believed that the company has produced parts and pen for other brands, and some believe that also the brand ''[[Scriba]]'' is attributable to [[Stilus]], but this can be excluded because that trademark was registered  ({{Marchio|42353}}) by a company from Verona. For sure it was attributable to it the [[Eridano]] trademark, registered in 1929 ({{Marchio|38320}}), which use is confirmed by [[:File:1937-01-Stilus-Eridano-Invoice.jpg|this invoice]] from [[1937]]. The same trademark is reported in [[:File:1940-Guida-Torino-Paravia-Stilografiche-B.jpg|this page]] of the Paravia guide of [[1940]] together with the mark [[Aurea]], in [[:File:1948-Guida-Torino-Paravia-Stilografiche.jpg|one page]] of the same guide of 1948 are instead mentioned the two trademarks [[Eridania]] and [[Mewflex]] while in the same guide of [[1952]] [[:File:1952-Guida-Turin-Paravia-Stylographics.jpg|are shown]] the [[Eridania]] and [[Dorica]] trademarks.  

After this early ones, as done by most Italian brands in the same period, newer models were produced using a [[Duofold]]-like style. Some of them have a ball clip marked with the ''Stilus'' brand in cursive engraved vertically, to which was added a longitudinal ''18 KR'' engraving written on the end of the clip near the ball. These models were produced with both button and lever filler. The production of these models continued until the '30s, with new celluloid versions.

After this early ones, as done by most Italian brands in the same period, newer models were produced using a [[Duofold]]-like style. Some of them have a ball clip marked with the ''Stilus'' brand in cursive engraved vertically, to which was added a longitudinal ''18 KR'' engraving written on the end of the clip near the ball. These models were produced with both button and lever filler. The production of these models continued until the '30s, with new celluloid versions.

[[Image:Stilus-917-Green-CapNib.jpg|thumb||A [[Stilus]] 917 in celluloid]]

[[Image:Stilus-917-Green-CapNib.jpg|thumb||A [[Stilus]] 917 in celluloid]]

During the '30s the design began to be revised, with the abandonment of the ball clip for the adoption of more streamlined lines. The [[Stilus]] production followed the trend introduced by the [[Omas Extra]], with wheel clip and faceted pens, imitating the design of the [[Eversharp]] [[Doric]], which characterizes virtually all the Italian production of that period. In this period were produced lever filler celluloid models named ''Automatica''.   

During the '30s the design began to be revised, with the abandonment of the ball clip for the adoption of more streamlined lines. The [[Stilus]] production followed the trend introduced by the [[Omas Extra]], with wheel clip and faceted pens, imitating the design of the [[Eversharp]] [[Doric]], which characterizes virtually all the Italian production of that period. In this period were produced lever filler [[celluloid]] models named ''[[Stilus Automatica|Automatica]]''.   

The new multi-faceted models were identified by the digit 10 (resulting in a 4-digit code) while the smooth version were identified by the digit 9. The use of celluloid was presumably indicated by the digit 4 in the column of tens, even if there are model with the digit 5. The details on the numbering of this period are therefore somewhat uncertain.

The new multi-faceted models were identified by the digit 10 (resulting in a 4-digit code) while the smooth version were identified by the digit 9. The use of celluloid was presumably indicated by the digit 4 in the column of tens, even if there are model with the digit 5. The details on the numbering of this period are therefore somewhat uncertain.

After the war the production quality began to decline. Following the design in vogue at that time, adopted by all manufacturers, new models were more streamlined, using an ogival shape. In addition to conventional lever filler and the button filler was also used the new piston filler. Were also produced economic fountain pens with gold-plated steel nibs.  

After the war the production quality began to decline. Following the design in vogue at that time, adopted by all manufacturers, new models were more streamlined, using an ogival shape. In addition to conventional lever filler and the button filler was also used the new piston filler. Were also produced economic fountain pens with gold-plated steel nibs.  

The company remained in business until around [[1954]], when for the effects of the crisis of the fountain pen market was forced to shut down production. The brand was sold in 1955 to [[Pagliero]], another company of the nearby [[Settimo Torinese]] industrial district, which continued production until the early '60s.<ref>one of these models, dated 1962, is shown in [https://web.archive.org/web/20060514223432/http://www.tryphon.it/pens/photo.htm this page].</ref>

The company remained in business until around [[1954]], when for the effects of the crisis of the fountain pen market was forced to shut down production. The brand was sold in 1955 to [[Pagliero]], another company of the nearby [[Settimo Torinese]] industrial district, which continued production until the early '60s.<ref>one of these models, dated 1962, is shown in [http://www.tryphon.it/pens/photo.htm this page].</ref>

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Despite being one of the oldest producers in Italy, and having made ​many ​products of excellent quality, [[Stilus]] pens does not enjoy great reputation between collectors, and are often ignored and undervalued compared to those by  other brands that are more famous despite not having a history as old and a production as good.

Despite being one of the oldest producers in Italy, and having made ​many ​products of excellent quality, [[Stilus]] pens does not enjoy great reputation between collectors, and are often ignored and undervalued compared to those by  other brands that are more famous despite not having a history as old and a production as good.

{{BrandChrono|Stilus}}

{{BrandChrono|Stilus}}

==External references==

==External references==

* none at the moment

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060514223432/http://www.tryphon.it/pens/photo.htm] Galleria fotografica di produzione di Settimo Torinese

==Notes==

==Notes==

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