Think Ink! -- article from the Christian Science Monitor

An article from the Christian Science Monitor on the history of ink, with a
bit on fountain pens (including the apocryphal Lewis Waterman story), geared
to youngsters. Still, an interesting overview for adults as well.

http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0921/p18s02-hfks.html

For those who can read PDF files, the accompanying illustration is he
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0921/csmimg/p19a.pdf (there's also a link in
the article).

Regards,

Norman Haase
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"Norman Haase" wrote in message
ink.net...
An article from the Christian Science Monitor on the history of ink, with
a
bit on fountain pens (including the apocryphal Lewis Waterman story),
geared
to youngsters. Still, an interesting overview for adults as well.

http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0921/p18s02-hfks.html

For those who can read PDF files, the accompanying illustration is he
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0921/csmimg/p19a.pdf (there's also a link in
the article).

Regards,

Norman Haase
His Nibs.com
www.hisnibs.com
www.giftlift.vstoremarket.com



That's a nice link Norman. But why is the Waterman story questionable? Isn't
it possible that the ink blot incident was what led to Waterman creating the
Fountain Pen. Perhaps it never occurred to him to use that story as a sales
pitch until after his death.
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On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 10:59:03 +0800, "Free Citizen"
wrote:

Perhaps it never occurred to him to use that story as a sales
pitch until after his death.

Ok, I know its early in the morning, but I'm missing something here.
Or you are a really strong believer in life after death - spent
reconsidering missed marketing opportunities.

Curtis L. Russell
Odenton, MD (USA)
Just someone on two wheels...

"Curtis L. Russell" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 10:59:03 +0800, "Free Citizen"
wrote:

Perhaps it never occurred to him to use that story as a sales
pitch until after his death.

Ok, I know its early in the morning, but I'm missing something here.
Or you are a really strong believer in life after death - spent
reconsidering missed marketing opportunities.

Curtis L. Russell
Odenton, MD (USA)
Just someone on two wheels...

Okay, you don't have to read me literally. English is not everybody's mother
tongue. Still, a mistake is a mistake and I will reword it here;

'Perhaps it never occurred to him to use that story as a sales pitch until
after his death did his successors did so.'

How is that? Maybe you can do a better job.

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On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 21:13:39 +0800, "Free Citizen"
wrote:


"Curtis L. Russell" wrote in message
.. .
On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 10:59:03 +0800, "Free Citizen"
wrote:

Perhaps it never occurred to him to use that story as a sales
pitch until after his death.

Ok, I know its early in the morning, but I'm missing something here.
Or you are a really strong believer in life after death - spent
reconsidering missed marketing opportunities.

Curtis L. Russell
Odenton, MD (USA)
Just someone on two wheels...

Okay, you don't have to read me literally. English is not everybody's mother
tongue. Still, a mistake is a mistake and I will reword it here;

'Perhaps it never occurred to him to use that story as a sales pitch until
after his death did his successors did so.'

How is that? Maybe you can do a better job.

I thought it was more amusing the original way.

Hi FC,

To the best of my knowledge, those who research such things discovered that
the Waterman story *was* created by Waterman's marketing department. There
have been many discussions of this over the years, and the consensus appears
to be that the story is untrue. Even if that's the case though, it's still a
good story! G.

Regards,

Norman Haase
His Nibs.com
www.hisnibs.com
www.giftlift.vstoremarket.com

That's a nice link Norman. But why is the Waterman story questionable?
Isn't
it possible that the ink blot incident was what led to Waterman creating
the
Fountain Pen. Perhaps it never occurred to him to use that story as a
sales
pitch until after his death.
--
Best regards,
Free Citizen
http://pagesperso.laposte.net/fpnet

"Norman Haase" wrote in message
link.net...
Hi FC,

To the best of my knowledge, those who research such things discovered
that
the Waterman story *was* created by Waterman's marketing department. There
have been many discussions of this over the years, and the consensus
appears
to be that the story is untrue. Even if that's the case though, it's still
a
good story! G.

Regards,

Norman Haase
His Nibs.com
www.hisnibs.com
www.giftlift.vstoremarket.com

[snip]

Hi Norman,

Perhaps that may be the consensus of modern day researchers. I have read
this claim at David Nishimura's site. The premise of the dispute is based on
the fact that it appeared only on the Golden Anniversary in 1934. Yet when
an evidence of the ink blot story that appeared 13 years earlier was
presented, the obstinate still remain unconvinced. But I think it is a
contention that could not be made with certainty. All those people who were
associated with that story are long gone.
--
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Free Citizen
http://pagesperso.laposte.net/fpnet

FC,

Interesting. Oh, for a time machine! G

Regards,

Norman Haase
His Nibs.com
www.hisnibs.com
www.giftlift.vstoremarket.com


Hi Norman,

Perhaps that may be the consensus of modern day researchers. I have read
this claim at David Nishimura's site. The premise of the dispute is based
on
the fact that it appeared only on the Golden Anniversary in 1934. Yet when
an evidence of the ink blot story that appeared 13 years earlier was
presented, the obstinate still remain unconvinced. But I think it is a
contention that could not be made with certainty. All those people who
were
associated with that story are long gone.
--
Best regards,
Free Citizen
http://pagesperso.laposte.net/fpnet