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| − | + | The [[LUS]] was founded in [[1929]]<ref>as reported on [http://www.museomils.it/index.php?it/117/lus this page] of the website of the Saronnese Museum of Industry and Labor.</ref> in Saronno by Umberto Legnani, an experienced mechanical worker, with his wife Giuseppina Carnelli when. fired because of the effects of the recession, he decided to start his own business producing nibs and other stationery. The ''LUS'' brand (abbreviation of ''Legnani Umberto, Saronno'') was recorded in [[1931]]. The activity started from the production of steel nibs, but around [[1934]], at a change of venue, it began production of fountain pens, although the main activity remained the production of nibs and office supplies. | |
Fountain pens production became a major activity in the postwar period, with the production of both high-end and economic pens. In particular, the company was one of the first, indeed probably the first, to start in [[1948]] ballpoint pens manufacturing; the [[1950]] ''Retracto'' model is one of the first reversed point. The company also possessed a patent ({{Cite patent|US|2902978}}) from [[1955]] (awarded in 1959) for a cartridge with a metal ball inside that would facilitate the ink flow. Having established a good position in the new market, the company had a great success in the following years. | Fountain pens production became a major activity in the postwar period, with the production of both high-end and economic pens. In particular, the company was one of the first, indeed probably the first, to start in [[1948]] ballpoint pens manufacturing; the [[1950]] ''Retracto'' model is one of the first reversed point. The company also possessed a patent ({{Cite patent|US|2902978}}) from [[1955]] (awarded in 1959) for a cartridge with a metal ball inside that would facilitate the ink flow. Having established a good position in the new market, the company had a great success in the following years. | ||
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The LUS was founded in 1929[1] in Saronno by Umberto Legnani, an experienced mechanical worker, with his wife Giuseppina Carnelli when. fired because of the effects of the recession, he decided to start his own business producing nibs and other stationery. The LUS brand (abbreviation of Legnani Umberto, Saronno) was recorded in 1931. The activity started from the production of steel nibs, but around 1934, at a change of venue, it began production of fountain pens, although the main activity remained the production of nibs and office supplies.
Fountain pens production became a major activity in the postwar period, with the production of both high-end and economic pens. In particular, the company was one of the first, indeed probably the first, to start in 1948 ballpoint pens manufacturing; the 1950 Retracto model is one of the first reversed point. The company also possessed a patent (nº US-2902978) from 1955 (awarded in 1959) for a cartridge with a metal ball inside that would facilitate the ink flow. Having established a good position in the new market, the company had a great success in the following years.
The main production is still for school and economical low-end pens, sold by tobacconists, stationers and even vending machines. The company is still doing business as Mondial LUS Spa.
External references
- http://www.pentrace.net/penbase/Data_Returns/full_article.asp?id=406
- http://www.museomils.it/index.php?it/117/lus
- http://forum.fountainpen.it/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1897