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But in addition to the conical nib versions ''Pen-Co'' also produced variants with ordinary open nib, although much less common, and virtually unknown until recently, as [[Sheaffer]] had done with [[Admiral]] or [[Sheaffer Saratoga|Saratoga]] models. A sample of such a model is the one shown in the photo at left.
But in addition to the conical nib versions ''Pen-Co'' also produced variants with ordinary open nib, although much less common, and virtually unknown until recently, as [[Sheaffer]] had done with [[Admiral]] or [[Sheaffer Saratoga|Saratoga]] models. A sample of such a model is the one shown in the photo at left.
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[[File:Penco-AdmiralLike-Open.jpg|thumb|left|An open nib ''Pen-Co'']]
[[File:Penco-AdmiralLike-Open.jpg|thumb|left|An open nib ''Pen-Co'']]
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Despite attempts to stay afloat in an increasingly reduced market, taken by the emergence of disposable ballpoint pens, the company found itself in increasingly difficult economic activities and finally closed in the late 50's, March 30, 1957.
Despite attempts to stay afloat in an increasingly reduced market, taken by the emergence of disposable ballpoint pens, the company found itself in increasingly difficult economic activities and finally closed in the late 50's, March 30, 1957.