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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.  

[[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.

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.

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