| After the war the nationalist autarchy emphasis of the fascist regime ended, so the company changed its name to ''Pen-Co'', short for ''Pen Company Manufacturer'', producing pens in three different marks: ''Palladium'' , ''Diplomat'' and ''Pen-Co'', directed respectively to the lower, medium and high-end. The former were pens that reflected the traditional style, produced with lower quality materials. The intermediate brand included a single size pen with traditional lines and mid-level finishes, while ''Pen-Co'' were clearly inspired by the US market trends, with a short clip in military style and very slender lines. | | After the war the nationalist autarchy emphasis of the fascist regime ended, so the company changed its name to ''Pen-Co'', short for ''Pen Company Manufacturer'', producing pens in three different marks: ''Palladium'' , ''Diplomat'' and ''Pen-Co'', directed respectively to the lower, medium and high-end. The former were pens that reflected the traditional style, produced with lower quality materials. The intermediate brand included a single size pen with traditional lines and mid-level finishes, while ''Pen-Co'' were clearly inspired by the US market trends, with a short clip in military style and very slender lines. |
| The most famous models, however, are those of the 50s, some clear imitation of the [[Sheaffer]] [[Triumph Pen|Triumph]] models, with [[nib conical]], tapering lines and [[Crest]] style metal cap. The [[Pen-Co 53]] was the top model, widely publicized, so much to arouse the reaction of the [[Sheaffer]] Italian distributor. | | The most famous models, however, are those of the 50s, some clear imitation of the [[Sheaffer]] [[Triumph Pen|Triumph]] models, with [[nib conical]], tapering lines and [[Crest]] style metal cap. The [[Pen-Co 53]] was the top model, widely publicized, so much to arouse the reaction of the [[Sheaffer]] Italian distributor. |