The Write Stuff

Credited with developing the first commercially successful lever-filling fountain pen,Walter A Sheaffer founded the WA Sheaffer Pen Company in 1913.

Written by EXPRESS FEATURES SERVICE
July 31, 2013 05:56 AM IST

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Credited with developing the first commercially successful lever-filling fountain pen,Walter A Sheaffer founded the WA Sheaffer Pen Company in 1913. Since then,it is known across the world for its range of writing instruments,particularly their luxury fountain pens. So even as this year marks 100 years of the company,William Penn Indias multi-brand retail store chain that houses the most premium brands in fine writing instruments is organising 100 Years & More-Sheaffer Centennial Celebration on July 31 at Hotel Shangri-la,Lower Parel. Over 46 vintage pens from the past 100 years will be on display. Limited edition Sheaffer pens will be unveiled at the event. The pens Sheaffer Legacy Heritage Centennial Limited Edition,the Sheaffer Centennial Limited Edition and Sheaffer Legacy Limited Edition are priced between

Rs 85,000 and Rs 18,00,000.