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The activities of [[Eversharp]] in the field of writing instruments began in 1914 with the launch of homonym mechanical pencil. For many times it was said that that was the ''Ever-Sharp'' pencil created by the Japanese inventor Tokuji Hayakawa, that two years earlier had founded in Tokyo a homonym company, today still active as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharp_Corporation Sharp]. In reality [http://www.vintagepens.com/Eversharp_history.htm subsequent searches] have shown that the pencil ''Eversharp'' was invented by Charles Keeran in 1913, and then the invention was sold for production to the ''Wahl Adding Machine''.

The activities of [[Eversharp]] in the field of writing instruments began in 1914 with the launch of homonym mechanical pencil. For many times it was said that that was the ''Ever-Sharp'' pencil created by the Japanese inventor Tokuji Hayakawa, that two years earlier had founded in Tokyo a homonym company, today still active as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharp_Corporation Sharp]. In reality [http://www.vintagepens.com/Eversharp_history.htm subsequent searches] have shown that the pencil ''Eversharp'' was invented by Charles Keeran in 1913, and then the invention was sold for production to the ''Wahl Adding Machine''.

In 1917, continuing with its policy of expansion, the [[Eversharp|Wahl Eversharp]] acquired the ''[[Boston Pen Company]]'', a company that already started producing good fountain pen in hard rubber characterized by a clip wheel. The pens were marketed branded [[Eversharp|Wahl]], promoting as capable to alleviate the wear on the edges of the pockets thanks to their peculiar ''Roller Clip''.

In 1917, continuing with its policy of expansion, the [[Eversharp|Wahl Eversharp]] acquired the ''[[Boston Pen Company]]'', a company that already started producing good fountain pen in ebonite characterized by a clip wheel. The pens were marketed branded [[Eversharp|Wahl]], promoting as capable to alleviate the wear on the edges of the pockets thanks to their peculiar ''Roller Clip''.

The success of the new model, called [[Tempoint]] was great and [[Eversharp|Wahl Eversharp]] climbed on top of sales ranking, but the unexpected success involved considerable problems for the production, which was not efficient. That is why the company invested heavily in improving production structures and in 1921 launched a new line of metal pens, called [[Wahl Engine Turned|Wahl All Metal Fountain Pen]] for which they have prepared an efficient production line. These pens have not to be confused with an earlier production line, dated between 1919 and 1920, of overlayed metal pens,<ref>As reported in http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?s=aca8536317f4b3a8bae7a3774b333542&showtopic=199</ref> still using the ''Roller Clip''.

The success of the new model, called [[Tempoint]] was great and [[Eversharp|Wahl Eversharp]] climbed on top of sales ranking, but the unexpected success involved considerable problems for the production, which was not efficient. That is why the company invested heavily in improving production structures and in 1921 launched a new line of metal pens, called [[Wahl Engine Turned|Wahl All Metal Fountain Pen]] for which they have prepared an efficient production line. These pens have not to be confused with an earlier production line, dated between 1919 and 1920, of overlayed metal pens,<ref>As reported in http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?s=aca8536317f4b3a8bae7a3774b333542&showtopic=199</ref> still using the ''Roller Clip''.

The attention production efficiency and the intent to pursue a policy of industrial expansion always remain a constant in the history of [[Eversharp|Wahl Eversharp]], as well as the presence of wrong investment decisions, such the one that caused the decline and the end of the company. The first of these misplaced investments was, in 1922, the acquisition of a factory for the production of hard rubber tubes. This led to some of the most beautiful pens in hard rubber ever produced, but the investment was wrong, as it was done just before the advent of celluloid pens.

The attention production efficiency and the intent to pursue a policy of industrial expansion always remain a constant in the history of [[Eversharp|Wahl Eversharp]], as well as the presence of wrong investment decisions, such the one that caused the decline and the end of the company. The first of these misplaced investments was, in 1922, the acquisition of a factory for the production of ebonite tubes. This led to some of the most beautiful pens in ebonite ever produced, but the investment was wrong, as it was done just before the advent of celluloid pens.

[[Image:Wahl-Signature-n6.jpg|thumb|left|[[Signature]] models]]

[[Image:Wahl-Signature-n6.jpg|thumb|left|[[Signature]] models]]

Throughout the first part of '20s the company continued to produce pens in hard rubber, the line [[Tempoint]] was completed in 1922, the pens in hard rubber produced since 1923 are called frequently by collectors [[Signature]] using the nib name. But despite being produced in many different versions both in style and materials, the company continued to refer to them simply as ''Wahl Pen''. The pens were produced in different sizes depending on the nib, the wheel clip was reserved for models of biggest dimension, for nib measures 4 and 6, while to meet the [[military clip|military regulation]] was introduced a model with a elegant curved clip, welded directly onto the metallic head of the cap, with an elegant tulip shape, which is indicated by collectors as ''[[Tulip Clip]]'', that was produced in two sizes. The pens were made in black or red hard rubber decorated with engravings, which in 1926 was added the ''Rosewood'' color.

Throughout the first part of '20s the company continued to produce pens in hard rubber, the line [[Tempoint]] was completed in 1922, the pens in hard rubber produced since 1923 are called frequently by collectors [[Signature]] using the nib name. But despite being produced in many different versions both in style and materials, the company continued to refer to them simply as ''Wahl Pen''. The pens were produced in different sizes depending on the nib, the wheel clip was reserved for models of biggest dimension, for nib measures 4 and 6, while to meet the [[military clip|military regulation]] was introduced a model with a elegant curved clip, welded directly onto the metallic head of the cap, with an elegant tulip shape, which is indicated by collectors as ''[[Tulip Clip]]'', that was produced in two sizes. The pens were made in black or red hard rubber decorated with engravings, which in 1926 was added the ''Rosewood'' color.

Due to the heavy investment made [[Eversharp|Wahl Eversharp]] was late on the field of materials and began production of celluloid colored pens in 1927, lagging behind competitors (between the [[Big Four]] only [[Waterman]] was slower to adopt the new material). Initially were introduced only three colors: ''Jade Green'',''Royal Blue'' and ''Coral'' while maintaining the production of hard rubber pens.  

Due to the heavy investment made [[Eversharp|Wahl Eversharp]] was late on the field of materials and began production of celluloid colored pens in 1927, lagging behind competitors (between the [[Big Four]] only [[Waterman]] was slower to adopt the new material). Initially were introduced only three colors: ''Jade Green'',''Royal Blue'' and ''Coral'' while maintaining the production of ebonite pens.  

The next year the company completely redesigned its line of products, going almost totally to celluloid, also for the Black and the ''Rosewood'' colors, and introducing the new ''Black Pearl'' color; but some of the new models still made in hard rubber can be found. The big novelty however was a revolutionary mechanism that permit to use different kinf of nibs on the same pen, called ''[[Personal Point]]''. Up to 14 different nib types were available, which, thanks to a screw mechanism, could be mounted directly on the pen by the dealer.  

The next year the company completely redesigned its line of products, going almost totally to celluloid, also for the Black and the ''Rosewood'' colors, and introducing the new ''Black Pearl'' color; but some of the new models still made in ebonite can be found. The big novelty however was a revolutionary mechanism that permit to use different kinf of nibs on the same pen, called ''[[Personal Point]]''. Up to 14 different nib types were available, which, thanks to a screw mechanism, could be mounted directly on the pen by the dealer.  

[[Image:GoldSeal.jpg|thumb|left|The mark of ''[[Gold Seal]]'' life-warranty.]]

[[Image:GoldSeal.jpg|thumb|left|The mark of ''[[Gold Seal]]'' life-warranty.]]

[[Image:DecoBand-Series.jpg|thumb|Full [[Deco Band]] series]]

[[Image:DecoBand-Series.jpg|thumb|Full [[Deco Band]] series]]

Still in 1928 was added to the models line a new large pen, made in an ''art deco'' style and characterized by a band decorated with a greek motif, called by all collectors [[Deco Band]]. Initially the pen was produced in celluloid in the ''Jade Green'', ''Royal Blue'', ''Rosewood'', ''Black Pearl'' and ''Jet Black'' colours, but there are some rare hard rubber versions in black and also red (extremely rare) engraved with a greek motif. In 1930 then was introduced the new ''Brazilian Green'' color, but the new pen, still mantaining the same dimensions, also had a different cap band.

Still in 1928 was added to the models line a new large pen, made in an ''art deco'' style and characterized by a band decorated with a greek motif, called by all collectors [[Deco Band]]. Initially the pen was produced in celluloid in the ''Jade Green'', ''Royal Blue'', ''Rosewood'', ''Black Pearl'' and ''Jet Black'' colours, but there are some rare ebonite versions in black and also red (extremely rare) engraved with a greek motif. In 1930 then was introduced the new ''Brazilian Green'' color, but the new pen, still mantaining the same dimensions, also had a different cap band.

In 1929, with the success of the ''[[Streamlined]]'' style  introduced by [[Sheaffer]] with his [[Balance]] model, [[Eversharp|Wahl Eversharp]] launched the [[Equipoised]] model, with slender form. The first version of the pen, for its excessive similarity with the [[Balance]], was restyled almost immediately, to reach its final form, which had streamlined body and cap ended by a conical shape, in 1930. It was produced in the same colors of the celluloid [[Deco Band]], but there are some rare color like ''Oxblood'' (blood red and black, called also ''Flamingo'') and ''Bumblebee'' (yellow and black or yellow and blue), used mainly in desk sets and ladies pens.

In 1929, with the success of the ''[[Streamlined]]'' style  introduced by [[Sheaffer]] with his [[Balance]] model, [[Eversharp|Wahl Eversharp]] launched the [[Equipoised]] model, with slender form. The first version of the pen, for its excessive similarity with the [[Balance]], was restyled almost immediately, to reach its final form, which had streamlined body and cap ended by a conical shape, in 1930. It was produced in the same colors of the celluloid [[Deco Band]], but there are some rare color like ''Oxblood'' (blood red and black, called also ''Flamingo'') and ''Bumblebee'' (yellow and black or yellow and blue), used mainly in desk sets and ladies pens.

| 1917 || The name of the company becomes ''The Wahl Company''

| 1917 || The name of the company becomes ''The Wahl Company''

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| 1918 || Introduced the hard rubber [[Tempoint]] line

| 1918 || Introduced the ebonite [[Tempoint]] line

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| 1921 || Introduced the [[Whal Pen|Wahl All Metal Fountain Pen]] line

| 1921 || Introduced the [[Whal Pen|Wahl All Metal Fountain Pen]] line

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| 1922 || Purchase of the hard rubber factory ''Washington Rubber Co.''

| 1922 || Purchase of the ebonite factory ''Washington Rubber Co.''

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| 1922 || Retired the [[Tempoint]] model

| 1922 || Retired the [[Tempoint]] model

| 1923 || Introduced the [[Signature]] models

| 1923 || Introduced the [[Signature]] models

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| 1926 || Introduced the ''Rosewood'' hard rubber (???)

| 1926 || Introduced the ''Rosewood'' ebonite (???)

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| 1927 || Introduced the first celluloid models, with ''Jade Green'', ''Lapis Blue'' and ''Red Coral'' colors.

| 1927 || Introduced the first celluloid models, with ''Jade Green'', ''Lapis Blue'' and ''Red Coral'' colors.