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From its title you might be forgiven for thinking it's some sort of travel tome, but Gutberlet Crossing Kaweco is not the story of a woolly-hatted explorer traversing some remote plateau; it's the story of Kaweco. And the story of Gutberlet, because as author Michael Gutberlet, the man who rescued the Kaweco brand from extinction, puts it 'one story flows into the other'.
The book documents over a century of pen history, from the Kaweco Pen Company's humble beginnings as a dip pen factory in Heidelberg in 1883, to the modern Gutberlet-driven powerhouse it is today. Through narratives in both German and English, along with a plethora of photographs of pens and pencils; reproductions of old advertisements and company branding; plus original sketches and diagrams, Michael Gutberlet provides a fascinating insight into one of Germany's oldest pen manufacturers, betraying his obsession with writing instruments into the bargain.
It mentions the world's first 'safety' fountain pen, which used a screw mechanism to withdraw the nib into the barrel of the pen, and what was probably the predecessor of the popular Sport range: a pocket fountain pen for 'ladies, officers and sportsmen', which makes you wonder what ordinary men and women made do with!
Michael Gutberlet's passion is plain. His fixation with fountain pens in particular has spanned 35 years and his vast personal collection of writing instruments has inspired the progression of the modern Kaweco company, enabling him to make a career out of doing what he loves. Gutberlet Crossing Kaweco is the result of meticulous research, and is an easily-read, beautifully-pictorial homage to the Kaweco pen.
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From its title you might be forgiven for thinking it's some sort of travel tome, but Gutberlet Crossing Kaweco is not the story of a woolly-hatted explorer traversing some remote plateau; it's the story of Kaweco. And the story of Gutberlet, because as author Michael Gutberlet, the man who rescued the Kaweco brand from extinction, puts it 'one story flows into the other'.
The book documents over a century of pen history, from the Kaweco Pen Company's humble beginnings as a dip pen factory in Heidelberg in 1883, to the modern Gutberlet-driven powerhouse it is today. Through narratives in both German and English, along with a plethora of photographs of pens and pencils; reproductions of old advertisements and company branding; plus original sketches and diagrams, Michael Gutberlet provides a fascinating insight into one of Germany's oldest pen manufacturers, betraying his obsession with writing instruments into the bargain.
It mentions the world's first 'safety' fountain pen, which used a screw mechanism to withdraw the nib into the barrel of the pen, and what was probably the predecessor of the popular Sport range: a pocket fountain pen for 'ladies, officers and sportsmen', which makes you wonder what ordinary men and women made do with!
Michael Gutberlet's passion is plain. His fixation with fountain pens in particular has spanned 35 years and his vast personal collection of writing instruments has inspired the progression of the modern Kaweco company, enabling him to make a career out of doing what he loves. Gutberlet Crossing Kaweco is the result of meticulous research, and is an easily-read, beautifully-pictorial homage to the Kaweco pen.
Additional information
Product Code:
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
UK Orders
FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £40, and just £2.50 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £3.50 on orders over £40, £5.50 on smaller orders. Express available for £9, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
Orders over 2kg
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
More Information
For more, see our Delivery Information page.