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[[Stylomine]] is one of the oldest French producers, which is highlighted in the fountain pen history for the unique filling system (which, by the shape of the sac, is called [[accordion filler]]) which distinguished his pens, and that after the relevant patent expiration was adopted by many other French producers.

[[Stylomine]] is one of the oldest French producers, which is highlighted in the fountain pen history for the unique filling system (which, by the shape of the sac, is called [[accordion filler]]) which distinguished his pens, and that after the relevant patent expiration was adopted by many other French producers.

Although the produced models were few, the company production was always high quality, and very interesting in the French market, where the company was one of the most significant actors. The company distinguished itself by technological innovation, having patent an [[hooded nib]] before the [[Parker 51]] one, but like all historical French manufacturers could not withstand the impact of the advent of the ballpoint pen and disappeared from the market in the early 60s.{{Infobox_Brand|Stylomine}}== History ==

Although the produced models were few, the company production was always high quality, and very interesting in the French market, where the company was one of the most significant actors. The company distinguished itself by technological innovation, having patent an [[hooded nib]] before the [[Parker 51]] one, but like all historical French manufacturers could not withstand the impact of the advent of the ballpoint pen and disappeared from the market in the early 60s.{{Infobox_Brand|Stylomine}}{{BrandData|Founder=Yves E. Zuber|Place=Parigi|Country=FR|Date=1921|ProdDate=1925}}== History ==

[[Image:1942-Stylomine-303v-202.jpg|thumb|[[Stylomine]] advertising of 1943]]

[[Image:1942-Stylomine-303v-202.jpg|thumb|[[Stylomine]] advertising of 1943]]

An exact date for the founding of the company created by ''Yves E. Zuber'' is not known<ref>therefore we will use the 1921, registration date for the trademark, as foundation date.</ref> but its activities originates at the end of the first World War, with offices and factory in Paris on Rue Neuve des Boulet, 34-36 and in the Rue de Nice, 2 and later on Avenue Martin Moreau, 45. The company was initially active on the market in the molding and assembly of metal parts, as bag hooks or clips and nibs for fountain pens.

An exact date for the founding of the company created by ''Yves E. Zuber'' is not known<ref>therefore we will use the 1921, registration date for the trademark, as foundation date.</ref> but its activities originates at the end of the first World War, with offices and factory in Paris on Rue Neuve des Boulet, 34-36 and in the Rue de Nice, 2 and later on Avenue Martin Moreau, 45. The company was initially active on the market in the molding and assembly of metal parts, as bag hooks or clips and nibs for fountain pens.

The [[Stylomine]] brand was officially registered in [[1921]] with n. 199226, and was used by ''Yves E. Zuber'' for his pencils. The fountain pen production began only in [[1925]] with some [[safety]] models in black or red/black marbled hard rubber. It was relevant also for the production of [[overlay]]s in both rolled gold or precious metals. But in this period the most characterizing product for the company production was the ''Autostyl'' mechanical pencil, in which the mine is automatically replaced after exhaustion. The production of mechanical pencils continued for all following years, with different names such as ''Stylomine Automatic'' and ''Stylomine 202''.

The [[Stylomine]] brand was officially registered in [[1921]] with n. 199226,<ref>date and number are reported in [[:File:1943-Stylomine-303v.jpg|this advertisement]].</ref>  and was used by ''Yves E. Zuber'' for his pencils. The fountain pen production began only in [[1925]] with some [[safety]] models in black or red/black marbled hard rubber. It was relevant also for the production of [[overlay]]s in both rolled gold or precious metals. But in this period the most characterizing product for the company production was the ''Autostyl'' mechanical pencil, in which the mine is automatically replaced after exhaustion. The production of mechanical pencils continued for all following years, with different names such as ''Stylomine Automatic'' and ''Stylomine 202''.

But the fountain pen which made famous [[Stylomine]] is the [[Stylomine 303|303]] model, introduced in [[1930]] and equipped with a series of very peculiar technical solutions, as an advanced [[bulb filler]] system, very functional and with high-capacity thanks to a breather tube ingeniously connected to the feeder (patent {{Cite patent|FR|712327}}), which allowed the full loading of the pen with only four or five strokes.  

But the fountain pen which made famous [[Stylomine]] is the [[Stylomine 303|303]] model, introduced in [[1930]] and equipped with a series of very peculiar technical solutions, as an advanced [[bulb filler]] system, very functional and with high-capacity thanks to a breather tube ingeniously connected to the feeder (patent {{Cite patent|FR|712327}}), which allowed the full loading of the pen with only four or five strokes.  

The postwar period saw the spread of the hooded nib [[Stylomine 303D|303D]] model, flanked by other models such as the [[Super 303]] with round tip nib. The [[accordion filler]] was maintained replacing the glass button with plastic material. In 1947 were introduced the  ''Stylomine 404'' mechanical pencil and in 1948 was introduced the ''Stylomine 707'' ballpoint pen.  

The postwar period saw the spread of the hooded nib [[Stylomine 303D|303D]] model, flanked by other models such as the [[Super 303]] with round tip nib. The [[accordion filler]] was maintained replacing the glass button with plastic material. In 1947 were introduced the  ''Stylomine 404'' mechanical pencil and in 1948 was introduced the ''Stylomine 707'' ballpoint pen.  

The company tried to respond to the crisis introduced by the advent of disposable spheres: the [[lever filler]] [[Stylomine 505|505]] model was introduced (now very rare), the company also joined to [[Météore]], [[Paillard]] and [[Unic]] to produce the [[Pulsa Pen]] and formed a consortium with [[Bayard]] and [[Unic]] to create the ''BUC'' cartridge. It also introduced a cartridge model recovering the historical [[Stylomine 303|303]] name. But as with most other historic French manufacturers, the efforts were useless and the company ceased operations in the 60s.

The company tried to respond to the crisis introduced by the advent of disposable spheres: the [[Stylomine 505|505]] [[lever filler]] model was introduced (now very rare), the company also joined to [[Météore]], [[Paillard]] and [[Unic]] to produce the [[Pulsapen]], and formed a consortium with [[Bayard]] and [[Unic]] to create the ''BUC'' cartridge. It also introduced a cartridge model recovering the historical [[Stylomine 303|303]] name. But as with most other historic French manufacturers, the efforts were useless and the company ceased operations in the 60s.

{{BrandCrono|Stylomine}}

{{BrandChrono|Stylomine}}

==External references==

==External references==

* http://web.archive.org/web/20091016020350/http://www.stylos-francais.fr/stylomine.php  

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20091016020350/http://www.stylos-francais.fr/stylomine.php] Page on an old site on French brands

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140103104529/http://stylomine.penandco.com/accueil_us.html] Page on a dismissed site

* https://web.archive.org/web/20140103104529/http://stylomine.penandco.com/accueil_us.html

* [http://forumstylo.conceptbb.com/t54-stylomine-303] Page on close forum

* http://forumstylo.conceptbb.com/t54-stylomine-303

==Notes==

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