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[[Image:Stilus-Invoice-1929-02.jpg|thumb|A 1929 [[Stilus]] invoice]]

[[Image:Stilus-Invoice-1929-02.jpg|thumb|A 1929 [[Stilus]] invoice]]

[[Stilus]] is one of the oldest Italian fountain pens manufacturer; its origins date back to 1917 in Turin, as evidenced by the inscription in the invoice shown on the side that reports the date of April 12, 1917 as the date for company registration at the Ministry of Industry and Trade (''Ministero Industria e Commercio''). This makes this company a producer of great significance, being born two years before the more famous [[Aurora]], although the details of this early period are extremely rare.<ref>most are in the second volume of the Letizia Jacopini book, from which we got most of the informations about this company.</ref>

[[Stilus]] is one of the oldest Italian fountain pens manufacturer; its origins date back to 1917 in Turin, as evidenced by the inscription in the invoice shown on the side that reports the date of April 12, 1917 as the date for company registration at the Ministry of Industry and Trade (''Ministero Industria e Commercio''). This makes this company a producer of great significance, being born two years before the more famous [[Aurora]], although the details of this early period are extremely rare.<ref>most are in the second volume of the Letizia Jacopini book, from which we got most of the informations about this company.</ref>

The company was founded by Dr. ''Emilio Pecco'' in Turin based in Via Cibrario 12, with the name ''Pecco and C. Stilus'', although on some later models (like the one in celluloid, here shown in the photo below) we find a different name as ''FRATELLI PECCO'' (Pecco brothers). Others names were ''Ditta F.lli Pecco'' or ''Ditta Pecco & C. fabbrica di penne stilografiche'' as found in some trademark registration. The ''Stilus'' brand however was registered in 1919 ({{Marchio|18555}}) and was maintained as a constant reference throughout the production life of the company.

The company was founded by Dr. ''Emilio Pecco'' in Turin based in Via Cibrario 12, with the name ''Pecco and C. Stilus'', although on some later models (like the one in celluloid, here shown in the photo below) we find a different name as ''FRATELLI PECCO'' (Pecco brothers). Others names were ''Ditta F.lli Pecco'' or ''Ditta Pecco & C. fabbrica di penne stilografiche'' as found in some trademark registration. The ''Stilus'' brand however was registered in 1919 ({{Marchio|18555}}) and was maintained as a constant reference throughout the production life of the company.

After the war the production quality began to decline. Following the design in vogue at that time, adopted by all manufacturers, new models were more streamlined, using an ogival shape. In addition to conventional lever filler and the button filler was also used the new piston filler. Were also produced economic fountain pens with gold-plated steel nibs.  

After the war the production quality began to decline. Following the design in vogue at that time, adopted by all manufacturers, new models were more streamlined, using an ogival shape. In addition to conventional lever filler and the button filler was also used the new piston filler. Were also produced economic fountain pens with gold-plated steel nibs.  

The company remained in business until around 1954, when for the effects of the crisis of the fountain pen market was forced to shut down production. The brand was sold in 1955 to [[Pagliero]], another company of the nearby [[Settimo Torinese]] industrial district, which continued production until the early '60s.<ref>one of these models, dated 1962, is shown in [http://www.tryphon.it/pens/photo.htm this page].</ref>

The company remained in business until around 1954, when for the effects of the crisis of the fountain pen market was forced to shut down production. The brand was sold in 1955 to [[Pagliero]], another company of the nearby [[Settimo Torinese]] industrial district, which continued production until the early '60s.<ref>one of these models, dated 1962, is shown in [http://www.tryphon.it/pens/photo.htm this page].</ref>

Despite being one of the oldest producers in Italy, and having made ​many ​products of excellent quality, [[Stilus]] pens does not enjoy great reputation between collectors, and are often ignored and undervalued compared to those by  other brands that are more famous despite not having a history as old and a production as good.

Despite being one of the oldest producers in Italy, and having made ​many ​products of excellent quality, [[Stilus]] pens does not enjoy great reputation between collectors, and are often ignored and undervalued compared to those by  other brands that are more famous despite not having a history as old and a production as good.

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