− | [[Wirt]] was founded in 1894, and for about twenty years was the biggest world fountain pen manufacturer, well above the production numbers of more famous brands like [[Waterman]] and [[Parker]]. In the initial period of fountain pen development the company was very innovative. | + | [[Wirt]] was founded in 1894, and for about twenty years was the biggest world fountain pen manufacturer, well above the production numbers of more famous brands like [[Waterman]] and [[Parker]]. In the initial period of fountain pen development the company was very innovative, mostly in the field of feeders. |