| In the 20s, following a common trend for the Italian market, which saw a plethora of [[Parker]] [[Duofold]] imitations, also ''Tibaldi'' produced a [[Tibaldi Flattop|new series]] of [[lever filler]] ''[[flat top]]'' pens, clearly inspired by this model. The new pens were made initially in hard rubber, and in a second time in celluloid. A special feature of these models is the presence of a production of hard rubber pens in special colors (like yellow/green, or blue) that is found only<ref>at least the present knowledge of the author.</ref> in the [[Waterman]] production. | | In the 20s, following a common trend for the Italian market, which saw a plethora of [[Parker]] [[Duofold]] imitations, also ''Tibaldi'' produced a [[Tibaldi Flattop|new series]] of [[lever filler]] ''[[flat top]]'' pens, clearly inspired by this model. The new pens were made initially in hard rubber, and in a second time in celluloid. A special feature of these models is the presence of a production of hard rubber pens in special colors (like yellow/green, or blue) that is found only<ref>at least the present knowledge of the author.</ref> in the [[Waterman]] production. |
| The celluloid introduction corresponded to the launch of a new line of pens, called [[Infrangibile]] whose production was maintained until the 40s. Albeit with different restyling and technical changes, as the switching from [[lever filler]] to [[button filler]]. The [[Infrangibile]] was joined, starting from the second half of the 30s, by other two lines, called respectively [[Tibaldi Lusso|Lusso]] and [[Impero]]. This last was the flagship model of the company and was produced in two versions, the rare multi-faceted ''[[Poligonale]]'', and the round '' [[Tibaldi Trasparente|Trasparente]]''. For these models, equipped with a special button filler akin to the ''[[Vacumatic filler|Vacumatic]]'', have been used the most beautiful semi-transparent celluloid. | | The celluloid introduction corresponded to the launch of a new line of pens, called [[Infrangibile]] whose production was maintained until the 40s. Albeit with different restyling and technical changes, as the switching from [[lever filler]] to [[button filler]]. The [[Infrangibile]] was joined, starting from the second half of the 30s, by other two lines, called respectively [[Tibaldi Lusso|Lusso]] and [[Impero]]. This last was the flagship model of the company and was produced in two versions, the rare multi-faceted ''[[Poligonale]]'', and the round '' [[Tibaldi Trasparente|Trasparente]]''. For these models, equipped with a special button filler akin to the ''[[Vacumatic filler|Vacumatic]]'', have been used the most beautiful semi-transparent celluloid. |