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| + | [[File:1921-12-Waterman-5x-EtAl.jpg|thumb|upright|A ''Jules Fagard'' advertisement]] | ||
| − | The ''JiF'' (more precisely the ''"Jif - Société Anonyme"'') was founded by Jules Isidore Fagard in [[1926]]<ref>the date is listed on the [https://www.waterman.com/en/content/9-the-heritage page] on the history of the current [[Waterman]] site.</ref> and is often referred to as a semi-independent subsidiary of [[Waterman]] in France, but Fagard's relationship with [[Waterman]], of which he was a representative, | + | The ''JiF'' (more precisely the ''"Jif - Société Anonyme"'') was founded by Jules Isidore Fagard in [[1926]]<ref>the date is listed on the [https://www.waterman.com/en/content/9-the-heritage page] on the history of the current [[Waterman]] site, and in the ''Archives commerciales de la France'' the company is reported as having been founded on December 13, 1926.</ref> and is often referred to as a semi-independent subsidiary of [[Waterman]] in France, but Fagard's relationship with [[Waterman]], of which he was a representative, is earlier and dates back to [[1915]] (the year we will consider as the beginning of the activities), when he, on January 7, founded ''"Fagard et Leuba"'' at 22 rue Saint Augustin in Paris, a representative of [[Waterman]] and of ''“Walker & C.”'' (a London firm that manufactured flip books). <ref>the historical references in this article are taken from the [https://forum.fountainpen.it/viewtopic.php?t=33876 monograph] on the brand made by {{Author|Esme}}, posted on the forum and available for download there, at the first of the external references.</ref> |
| − | + | From years [[1916]] to [[1919]] the ''“Fagard et Leuba”'' continued to appear in various advertisements (and at events and fairs) as a representative/wholesaler of [[Waterman]]. During [[1920]] and for most of [[1921]] in [[Waterman]]'s advertisements, however, all reference to a representative disappears, reappearing only at the end of [[1921]], with only ''Jules Fagard'' listed as the representative, not only for France and colonies but also for Belgium and Switzerland. Also in [[1921]] appears the [[Rymex]] trademark for mechanical pencils of which ''Jules Fagard'' turns out to be the manufacturer, and along with the trademark also appears the company logo with the monogram “JF” shown in the advertisement on the side. | |
| − | In [[1937]]<ref>the date is uncertain, David Nishimura in [https://www.vintagepens.com/Waterman_glass_cartridge_pens.shtml this article] indicates [[1936]] | + | And it was precisely from [[1921]] onwards that the role of the ''Jules Fagard'' (not yet ''JiF'') emerged as an independent company capable of carrying out its own production at least as far as mechanical pencils were concerned, which from the very beginning began to be combined with [[Waterman]] pens, first under the [[Rymex]] brand name and then, starting around Easter [[1922]], using the ''“JiF”'' new brand name, which had been registered on November 17, 1921,<ref>as reported in the [https: //forum. fountainpen.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=33876 monograph] on the trademark made by {{Author|Esme}} this was filed on November 17, 1921 under No. 026054 as shown in International Registration No. 244271 of 1961.</ref> which from then on would turn out to be increasingly combined with that of [[Waterman]] pens. |
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| + | For a long time this trademark was referred to as corresponding to the initials of the founder, whose name would have been ''Jules Isidore Fagard,'' but in all advertisements only ''Jules Fagard'' is always shown, which the full name, as recorded in birth, marriage and death records, was instead ''Jules Lucien Marie Fagard.'' The origins of the addition of ''"i"'' to the initials already used in the previously mentioned logo/monogram (and also in one of the company's trademarks, ''"J.F."''), at the present state of knowledge, remain unknown. | ||
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| + | With the death of Jules Isidore Fagard in [[1932]] the management of the company passed into the hands of his wife, always named as ''madame Jules Fagard'', but who was actually called Alice and the company became the ''"A. J. Fagard & Cie,"'' as also marked in the gold "AJF" punches. The trademark remained ''"JiF"''. | ||
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| + | In [[1964]] the management passed to daughter Elsa Le Foyer, and the firm briefly became ''"Le Foyer & Cie - Jif Waterman"''. From [[1969]] the company, which was in trouble, was run by Francine Gomez (granddaughter of the founder), who in [[1971]] acquired from [[Bic]] the [[Waterman]] brand, which revived its fortunes. The company was sold to Gilette in [[1986]]. | ||
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| + | In [[1937]]<ref>the date is uncertain, David Nishimura in [https://www.vintagepens.com/Waterman_glass_cartridge_pens.shtml this article] indicates [[1936]] without citing sources, while the earliest known advertisements are from [[1937]], and in particular in [[:File:1937-12-Waterman-InkVue.jpg|this one]] appears among the novelties a cartridge filled [[Waterman 32]] that is not shown in any of the various advertisements found on the ''"L'Illustration"'' magazine in the preceding months.</ref> the company put on the market, on behalf of [[Waterman]] a variant of the [[Waterman 32]] with cartridge filling, beginning a technological development that would lead several years later to the creation of the [[Waterman CF]]. | ||
To be finished. | To be finished. | ||
==External references== | ==External references== | ||
| − | * [http://www.vintagepens.com/Waterman_glass_cartridge_pens.shtml] Article about the cartridge filled Waterman produced by ''Jif'' | + | * [https://forum.fountainpen.it/viewtopic.php?t=33876] Remarkable historical research published on the forum by Esme (forum user [https://forum.fountainpen.it/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=13579 Esme]) |
| + | * [http://www.vintagepens.com/Waterman_glass_cartridge_pens.shtml] Article about the cartridge filled [[Waterman]] produced by ''Jif'' | ||
* [https://www.waterman.com/en/content/9-the-heritage] Historical section of the company website | * [https://www.waterman.com/en/content/9-the-heritage] Historical section of the company website | ||
* [https://forum.fountainpen.it/viewtopic.php?t=33454] Forum discussion related to the female dynasty that ran the company | * [https://forum.fountainpen.it/viewtopic.php?t=33454] Forum discussion related to the female dynasty that ran the company | ||
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The JiF (more precisely the "Jif - Société Anonyme") was founded by Jules Isidore Fagard in 1926[1] and is often referred to as a semi-independent subsidiary of Waterman in France, but Fagard's relationship with Waterman, of which he was a representative, is earlier and dates back to 1915 (the year we will consider as the beginning of the activities), when he, on January 7, founded "Fagard et Leuba" at 22 rue Saint Augustin in Paris, a representative of Waterman and of “Walker & C.” (a London firm that manufactured flip books). [2]
From years 1916 to 1919 the “Fagard et Leuba” continued to appear in various advertisements (and at events and fairs) as a representative/wholesaler of Waterman. During 1920 and for most of 1921 in Waterman's advertisements, however, all reference to a representative disappears, reappearing only at the end of 1921, with only Jules Fagard listed as the representative, not only for France and colonies but also for Belgium and Switzerland. Also in 1921 appears the Rymex trademark for mechanical pencils of which Jules Fagard turns out to be the manufacturer, and along with the trademark also appears the company logo with the monogram “JF” shown in the advertisement on the side.
And it was precisely from 1921 onwards that the role of the Jules Fagard (not yet JiF) emerged as an independent company capable of carrying out its own production at least as far as mechanical pencils were concerned, which from the very beginning began to be combined with Waterman pens, first under the Rymex brand name and then, starting around Easter 1922, using the “JiF” new brand name, which had been registered on November 17, 1921,[3] which from then on would turn out to be increasingly combined with that of Waterman pens.
For a long time this trademark was referred to as corresponding to the initials of the founder, whose name would have been Jules Isidore Fagard, but in all advertisements only Jules Fagard is always shown, which the full name, as recorded in birth, marriage and death records, was instead Jules Lucien Marie Fagard. The origins of the addition of "i" to the initials already used in the previously mentioned logo/monogram (and also in one of the company's trademarks, "J.F."), at the present state of knowledge, remain unknown.
With the death of Jules Isidore Fagard in 1932 the management of the company passed into the hands of his wife, always named as madame Jules Fagard, but who was actually called Alice and the company became the "A. J. Fagard & Cie," as also marked in the gold "AJF" punches. The trademark remained "JiF".
In 1964 the management passed to daughter Elsa Le Foyer, and the firm briefly became "Le Foyer & Cie - Jif Waterman". From 1969 the company, which was in trouble, was run by Francine Gomez (granddaughter of the founder), who in 1971 acquired from Bic the Waterman brand, which revived its fortunes. The company was sold to Gilette in 1986.
In 1937[4] the company put on the market, on behalf of Waterman a variant of the Waterman 32 with cartridge filling, beginning a technological development that would lead several years later to the creation of the Waterman CF.
To be finished.
External references
- [1] Remarkable historical research published on the forum by Esme (forum user Esme)
- [2] Article about the cartridge filled Waterman produced by Jif
- [3] Historical section of the company website
- [4] Forum discussion related to the female dynasty that ran the company
Notes
- ↑ the date is listed on the page on the history of the current Waterman site, and in the Archives commerciales de la France the company is reported as having been founded on December 13, 1926.
- ↑ the historical references in this article are taken from the monograph on the brand made by Esme, (utente forum Esme e utente wiki User:Esme), posted on the forum and available for download there, at the first of the external references.
- ↑ as reported in the [https: //forum. fountainpen.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=33876 monograph] on the trademark made by Esme, (utente forum Esme e utente wiki User:Esme) this was filed on November 17, 1921 under No. 026054 as shown in International Registration No. 244271 of 1961.
- ↑ the date is uncertain, David Nishimura in this article indicates 1936 without citing sources, while the earliest known advertisements are from 1937, and in particular in this one appears among the novelties a cartridge filled Waterman 32 that is not shown in any of the various advertisements found on the "L'Illustration" magazine in the preceding months.
