The Parker 51 is one of the most successful pens ever produced and is instantly recognizable, making it a design icon. It was named the Parker 51 to commemorate the 51 year anniversary of the Parker Pen company, and in a poll by the Illinois Institute of Technology it was voted the fourth best industrial design of the twentieth century.
The Lamy 2000 is a pen designed in 1966 with the future in mind. In the 1960s there was a fascination with the possibilities of a high tech future and particularly the year 2000. This interest was reflected in popular culture through television shows such as the Jetsons and films such as the classic 2001: A Space Odyssey.
In a recent interview with Dr. William Doreste (DC) on Chiropractic Corner he spoke about Cranial Release Technique (CRT) as a natural, hands-on approach to releasing the body’s inborn capacity to heal and regenerate itself.
I have recently come across a pen brand called Visconti. They are a pen manufacturer from Florence Italy. I have blown away by their ingenious designs, playful colours and dedication to luxury and quality. They manufacture a wide range of high quality fountain pens, rollers and ballpoint pens, each with a strong identification.
Ergonomic design has become a buzz-term for the 21st century. Its all about designing products that are more comfortable to use, and ergonomic pens make writing feel more comfortable. In this blog I will look at ergonomic pens, and particularly at the revolutionary Yoropen. For more information on ergonomic design, look at the Ergonomics Society website.
Ergonomic design has become a buzz-term for the 21st century. Its all about designing products that are more comfortable to use, and ergonomic pens make writing feel more comfortable. In this blog I will look at ergonomic pens, and particularly at the revolutionary Yoropen. For more information on ergonomic design, look at the Ergonomics Society website.
The history of Parker pens started back in the nineteenth century, when the Parker company was established. Founded in 1888 by George S. Parker, whose philosophy was creating a better pen, today Parker is an internationally renowned producer of fine writing instruments. The determination and foresight of its founder turned Parker into a global leader among pen producers as well as an icon in the world of writing instruments.
In the 1870s Lewis Edson Waterman invented his Three Fissue Feed system which used an intake of air to control the ink flow. This led to the widespread use of a reliable fountain pen, and made the portable pen a reality. In 1894 Parker Pens invented the lucky curve feed system which drained the ink back into the reservoir when not in use.
The Parker 51 is one of the most successful pens ever produced and is instantly recognizable, making it a design icon. It was named the Parker 51 to commemorate the 51 year anniversary of the Parker Pen company, and in a poll by the Illinois Institute of Technology it was voted the fourth best industrial design of the twentieth century.