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Argentina

303

Ariel Kullock

Artcraft

Birome

Cadillac

Contador

Ducal

Escorial

Escritor

Everton

Federal

Giavota (Swan)

Gauchada (made in England)

Ilasa

Inflapen

L'Extol

Morrison

Morrison Ducal

Muñeca

New Yorker

Parker (Argentine factory)

Perfecta

Princesa

Punta de Oro

Pyrmont

Ralen

Rapidograf

River

Sheaffer (Argentine factory)

Silvatrim

Soñada

Sylvapen

Wembley

Yenson

Australia

Curtis

D:Scribe

Dominium (Taskovski)

Parker (Australian factory)

Sheaffer (Australian factory)

Taskovski

Canada

Adanac

Esterbrook (Canadian factory)

Hooded Knight (Eclipse Toronto)

North-Rite

Parker (Canadian factory)

Sheaffer (Canadian factory)

Streamline (Eclipse)

Waterman (Canadian factory)

Zephyr (Eclipse Toronto)

Chinese

Anda 安達

Not much is known about this brand, one identified model used a Sheaffer-type nib, likely built by Wing Sung.

Angel

A Wuhan-based maker.

Baoer 保爾

See Jinhao.

Chang Hong, or Rainbow 長虹

A defunct Tianjin-based maker started by a team from Hero. The original factory was acquired by Sea-Gull watches and built the original 1963 Air Force chronograph; the later factory ground is now a housing development.

Changjiang 長江

A brand based in Chongqing.

Crocodile 金鱷

It is not known if this brand is related to the one of the same name which is still extant.

Crown 皇冠

Not much is known about this brand.

Da Gong, or Dagong 大公

A brand by the Wuhan Pen Factory.

Danyutu 丹玉兔

Little is known about this brand.

Diamond, or Zuanshi, or Zuan Shi 鑽石

See Heilongjiang.

Dibao

Little is known about this brand.

Donghong 東虹

Literally "Rainbow of the East", not much is known about this brand; known examples are fitted with "Iridium Point Germany" nibs.

Dongsheng 東升

Little is known about this brand.

Dong Yi 東藝

A Shanghai-based brand, identified models show a liking for Lacque de Chine finish.

Duke 公爵

A Shanghai-based modern manufacturer.

Farn

Little is known about this brand.

Fenghua 豐華

Primarily a Shanghai-based ballpoint pen factory, but it still made some fountain pens.

Flight

Little is known about this brand.

Flourish 金利

A brand by the Wuxi-based firm Jinli, it is not known whether it is related to the firm that makes the Angel brand, based in Wuhan.

Golden Dragon 金龍

Possibly a sub-brand used by Dandong, see White Feather. The Golden Dragon brand included a model with a flip-over nib similar to the Parker 180 and another with a brush head instead of a regular nib.

Guangli 廣利

A relatively modern Shanghai-based brand.

Guangrong 光榮

This is a brand from Nanjing, probably a sister brand to Tianwen.

Guanleming, or Wm. K. Rockman 關勒銘

Originally a US maker based in New York City, the firm moved to Shanghai in 1929 and settled there, becoming the second manufacturer in the country. The English name remained "Wm. K. Rockman," but after the war, a transliteration of its Chinese name was used instead, as "Guanleming". The brand is now owned by Hero and has been based at the Changsu works along with Jinrong for many years.

Guhwa 古華

A smaller Shanghai-based maker.

Guiguan 貴冠

A Hero sub-brand, based on Hero's Iridium Point factory in Shanghai, some models are signed "SIPF."

Guoyi 國益

The first pen manufacturer in China was established in 1926. It later changed its name to "Doctor," was acquired by Guanleming, and then by Hero. The Doctor brand is still occasionally used by Hero.

Haiping 海平

Little is known about this brand.

Hangzhou 杭州

Most probably based in the city of the same name, only one model was identified, so it's probably a short-lived maker. The said model is not externally signed, but is signed on the Aerometric housing instead.

Haobang 豪邦

Little is known about this brand.

Haolida 好利達

A relatively new brand about which little is known.

Heilongjiang 黑龍江

A maker based in the far north-east, best known for flat-top Type 28 pens; its signature was having a stone set to the clip. It also owns a sub-brand called Diamond for more modern-style pens, such as combined hooded-nib and ballpoint pens.

Hongjiang 弘羌

A still-active maker of colourful plastic school pens with ergonomic designs.

Hong Qiang 宏強

Little is known about this brand.

Huafu 華孚

Huafu was established in 1931 in Shanghai; it was probably sometime in the 1960s that it changed its name to "Hero", its product brand name. However, Hero still uses the Huafu name on some of their pens.

Huahong 華宏

A Shanghai-based brand, probably related to Hero; the nibs are signed with the brand name.

Huanqiu 環球

Little is known about this brand. 

Huashi 華士

Little is known about this brand. 

Hu Guang 滬光

A brand used by a Shanghai maker.

Huwen 滬文

A brand used by a Shanghai maker.

Ihua

Little is known about this brand; identified models used an unusual transparent feed.

Jiangjun, or General 將軍

See Youlian.

Jingang 津港

Not much is known about this brand.

Jingwen 京文

A Beijing-based brand making low-cost student pens.

Jinhan

Little is known about this brand.

Jinhao 金豪

Along with Baoer, Jinhao is a brand used by the very active Shanghai Qian Gu Stationary Co Ltd; where Baoer is reserved for the more popularly-priced models.

Jinhua 津華

Made by a Wuxi-based firm that also made footballs; only one model by this maker is confirmed, which is not marked conspicuously, only "J 707" on the cap.

Jinlu 金路

Probably related to Hero, the one model identified - 720 - bears a resemblance to the "new type" Hero 329.

Jinrong 金榮

A brand owned by Hero, which operated out of their Changsu facilities along with Guanleming (aka Wm. K. Rockman).

Jinxing, or Kin Sin, or Golden Star 金星

Originally, a Shanghai maker started by three Korean brothers in 1932; a Beijing factory opened in 1952, and later still, the Shanghai works stopped making pens, making it a Beijing-based brand. Their classic black Type 28 is the most iconic model and has been made for many years.

Jinyan 金燕

A smaller and probably short-lived maker based in Jinan, Shandong province. Only one model has been identified, a Parker 51 derivative. The collector is not functional, as it is solid and lacks capillary fins.

Jixiang 吉祥

Little is known about this brand.

Jonna

Little is known about this brand.

Junwu

Little is known about this brand. 

Kunshilai 昆士萊

A brand used by the Kunshan City Pen Factory, and probably moved to Suzhou subsequently.

Lanbaoshi 藍寶石

The brand name is literally "Sapphire"; little is known about it.

Lap.Kwan

Little is known about this brand.

Leibo, or Shanghai Leibo 雷博, 上海雷博

Little is known about this brand; identified pens were Parker 45-derived.

Leqi 樂奇

A maker whose fountain pens were always sold paired with ballpoint pens in presentation boxes.

Lingnan 鈴蘭

A Hero sub-brand.

Longfeng 龍鳳

A Shanghai-based brand.

Lucky 幸福

A brand owned by Wing Sung.

Luoshi 羅氏

Apparently a relative newcomer in the pen making industry, also see Weilong.

Luye 綠葉

Literally "Green Leaf" and supplied with a leaf-shaped swing tag, it's a Shanghai-based brand and probably owned by Hero.

Mingxing, or Star 明星

Little is known about this brand.

Moon Orchids, or Yuelan 月蘭

Little is known about this brand, which branded at least some of its pens with both English names concurrently, Moon Orchids on the barrel and cap, and Yuelan on the Sheaffer-style nib.

Nanjing 南京

Likely to have been a brand based in the city of the same name, it is not known if it was related to Xinxing or Tianwen.

Paide 派迪

A Hero or Wing Sung sub-brand, model such as 756-3 uses a steel Sheaffer-type nib

Paili 派利

Little is known about this brand.

Parkson

Not much is known about this brand; examples known to be fitted with "Iridium Point Germany" nibs.

Peacock

Little is known about this brand.

Picasso 畢加索

A modern Shanghai-based maker.

Poppenex 伯翰

Little is known about this brand.

Qiangsheng 強生

Little is known about this brand; the nibs used were branded "Qiangsheng".

Qingdao 青島

Named after the city in which they were made. Known examples are simply built; a Parker-style model 812 has a solid, non-functioning collector without capillary fins.

Qunying 群英

Little is known about this brand; identified models were Parker 45-derived.

Regent Bird, or RB 火烈鳥

This appears to be a relatively new brand, and uses "Iridium Point Germany" nibs.

Sanhe

Not much is known about this brand.

Sanle 三利

Little is known about this brand.

Sanxing, or San Xing, or Threestars 三星

Identified examples of pens bearing this brand used Sheaffer-style nibs; mechanical pencils bearing this "San Xing" brand are confirmed by the Second Chinese Pencil Factory, in Shanghai.

Scoria

Not much is known about this brand. 

Shang Hai 上海

A known example has a steel Sheaffer-style nib, which is characteristic of Wing Sung, and might be one of the firm's sub-brands.

Shen Hua 振華

A Shanghai-based brand.

Shenxing 申星

Literally "Star of Shanghai", it's possible that it's a minor sub-brand used by Hero, as known models are identical to some Hero-branded models.

Shuang Ling 雙靈

A Shanghai-based maker.

Shuangrong

Little is known about this brand.

Shule 書樂

Little is known about this brand.

Shunda 順達

Little is known about this brand.

Shuyiwen 書億文

Another relatively small maker. 

Sihua 四花

A brand based in Tianjin.

Star

See Mingxing.

SWL 斯威利

Apparently, a small and relatively new maker.

Ta Tung 大東

A brand owned by Wing Sung.

Tiantan 天壇

See Youlian.

Tianwen 天文

A brand used by the Nanjing Pen Factory.

Vens 文士

This manufacturer was recorded to be in existence prior to the mid-1950s.

Wanbao 萬寶

Given the appearance of known examples, it is likely related to the Jinrong and Guanleming models built at Hero's Changsu facilities, even though the nibs are signed "Wanbao".

Weibao 威寶

Little is known about this brand.

Weilong 威龍

A brand used by Luoshi, some nibs used are "Iridium Point Germany".

Weiwen 偉文

Little is known about this brand, apparently it has a sub-brand called "Little Doctor".

Wen Da 文達

Little is known about this brand.

Wen Feng 文豐

Little is known about this brand; known examples have nibs marked "Iridium Point Wenfeng".

Wenfu 文孚

Little is known about this brand.

Wenhua 文華

Little is known about this brand.

Wenneng 文能

Little is known about this brand.

White Feather 白翎

A brand used by the defunct Dandong Pen Factory, it is possible that some pens were only branded as "Dandong". Also see Golden Dragon.

Wm. K. Rockman

See Guanleming.

Wing Sung 永生

This Shanghai-based maker began in 1950 under the name Xinhua as the main branch of a stationery shop of the same name, which later acquired a smaller pen factory. After subsequent rounds of acquisitions, it became one of the most prolific makers, but now ceased production.

Wobo 沃博

Little is known about this brand. 

Xianhe 仙鶴

A brand used by the Xian Pen Factory, meaning "Red-crowned Crane", also see Yanhe.

Xinhua 新華

See Wing Sung.

Xinxing, or Nova 新星

A minor maker in Nanjing; the English name is conjectural. Only one model, the Parker 51-inspired 884, has been positively identified.

Xue Shan 雪山

Little is known about this brand, but the trademark on the box resembles Yunshan's, so they could be related brands from the same maker.

Yalun

Little is known about this brand.

Yanhe 延河

A brand used by the Xian Pen Factory, after the river in the Yanan district. Also see Xianhe.

Yongjiu 永久

A defunct but respected maker in Shaoyang.

Youlian 友聯

The Youlian (Alliance) brand was based in Harbin in the far north-east it was founded in 1950, by acquiring the assets of Guanleming of Shanghai, along with a number of staff members. It also owned the Jiangjun (General) and Tiantan brands.

Youth 青年

A brand from Guangzhou.

Yiren 依人

A relatively new maker with some commercial success.

Yunshan 雲山

Little is known about this brand, but the trademark on the box resembles Xue Shan, so they could be related brands from the same maker. The pens under this brand ranged from Lacque de Chine metal pens to all-plastic novelty pens.

Zhenhua, or Zhen Hua 振華

Little is known about this relatively modern brand.

Zhonghu 中滬

Even though the "hu" in the brand name is short for "Shanghai", the brand was actually owned by the Zhongnan Pen Factory in Wuxi. 

Zhongshan 鍾山

Little is known about this brand.

Zhongzhou 中州

Little is known about this brand; identified models appear to be inexpensive, all-plastic, small student pens with the name in Chinese signed on the nibs. 

Zhongyuan 中原

A brand used by the Chengzhou Pen Factory.

Zhuangyuan 狀元

Another lesser-known brand.

Source: The Fountain Pen Network

Egypt

Cadillac (Tropen, Germany)

India

Cello

Cello is a stationery brand known for bringing technologically advanced German inks to the Indian market at affordable prices. This pen brand produces fountain pens, rollerball pens, and permanent markers. It focuses on improving its ink flow systems and ensures that every product undergoes a rigorous process before being released to the market. You’ll find pens in a wide price range with long-lasting ink available in numerous colors from this brand. 

Ratnamson Pens

With roots tracing back to 1932, Ratnamson Pens is one of India's oldest pen manufacturers. Revered for its commitment to traditional craftsmanship and attention to detail, Ratnamson Pens produces a wide spectrum of writing instruments, including fountain pens, rollerballs, and ballpoints. Each pen embodies timeless elegance and superior performance, making Ratnamson a cherished choice among stationery lovers.

Magna Carta

Magna Carta is a relatively new brand that was founded in Mumbai in 2014. It is considered one of the first pen companies to produce luxury pens in India. They use exquisite, unique materials for their pens, all produced in-house. Magna Carta also collaborated with Meisternibs to introduce the first No. 8 steel nib with an ebonite feed and housing.

Camlin

Camlin, now known as Kokuyo Camlin, has been a household name for generations. While it offers an extensive range of stationery products from highlighters to pencils, its pens remain its most popular offering. Combining affordability with reliability, Camlin pens cater to students, professionals, and enthusiasts alike. 

ASA Pens

Embracing the spirit of artisanal craftsmanship, ASA Pens has made a name for itself with its exquisite handmade acrylic fountain pens. Founded on the principles of creativity and customization, ASA Pens allows enthusiasts to express their individuality through bespoke designs and personalized touches.

Lotus Pens

Combining affordability with quality, Lotus Pens offers an accessible and diverse range of writing instruments. They offer fountain pens with custom hand-painted designs, beautiful additions to any collection. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Lotus Pens continues to garner acclaim for its reliability and accessibility in the Indian pen market.

Bril

Bril is another brand known for its simplicity, reliability, and affordability. They focus on creating practical tools for everyday tasks, which makes them a popular choice for students and professionals alike. From vibrant gel pens to classic ballpoints, Bril offers a diverse range of pens that cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences, making it a trusted companion for everyday writing needs.

Israel

Atam

Aviva

Concentra

Culmus

Gafir

Katab (Israelian factory)

Laam

Nordia

Pelé

Mexico

Esterbrook (Mexican factory)

Palestine

Katab (Palestine factory)

Tarbut

Turkey

ODI

Scrikks