Fountain Pen Quiz! History Trivia
You must have used fountain pen, but how much do you know about the history of the fountain pen? A fountain pen is a writing instrument that employs a metal nib to use water-based ink to paper. For the first kinds of pens, you would have to dip into the ink so they would write constantly. The pen pulls ink from the reservoir across a feed to the nib and onto the paper. This quiz is all about the fountain pen. Have fun with this quiz.
- 1.
Who was the founder of Omas Pens?
- A.
Raffaella Simoni Malaguti
- B.
Armando Simoni
- C.
Gianluca Malaguti Simoni
- D.
Angelo Malaguti
Correct Answer
B. Armando SimoniExplanation
Armando Simoni is the founder of Omas Pens.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Mark Twain used and promoted which pen?
- A.
Mabie Todd Swan
- B.
Conklin Crescent Filler
- C.
Parker Lucky Curve
- D.
Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen
Correct Answer
B. Conklin Crescent FillerExplanation
Mark Twain used and promoted the Conklin Crescent Filler pen. This pen was known for its innovative design, which featured a crescent-shaped filling mechanism that allowed for easy and efficient ink refills. Twain's endorsement of the Conklin Crescent Filler helped popularize the pen and increase its sales.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In 1832 the first self-filling pen was patented by who?
- A.
J.J. Parker
- B.
George S. Parker
- C.
John Scheffer
- D.
L.E. Waterman
- E.
Charles Goodyear
Correct Answer
A. J.J. Parker -
- 4.
Which manufacturer was founded in Turin in 1919?
- A.
Aurora
- B.
Omas
- C.
Mentmore
- D.
Montegrappa
Correct Answer
A. AuroraExplanation
Aurora is the correct answer because it was founded in Turin in 1919. This information is not explicitly mentioned in the question, but it is implied that the manufacturer being referred to was established in Turin in 1919, and Aurora fits this description.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Caran d'Ache, based in Geneva, Switzerland, received its name from:
- A.
Its French founder of the the same name.
- B.
The Russian word for pencil.
- C.
The pseudonym of the 19th century French cartoonist Emmanuel Poiré
Correct Answer
B. The Russian word for pencil.Explanation
Caran d'Ache, a company based in Geneva, Switzerland, received its name from the Russian word for pencil. This suggests that the company may have chosen this name to emphasize its association with high-quality pencils, as the Russian word for pencil may be seen as exotic or prestigious. The fact that the company is based in Switzerland adds to its reputation for producing fine writing instruments. The other options, the French founder of the same name and the pseudonym of a French cartoonist, do not align with the company's name or its location.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The first company to use carbon fiber in a fountain pen was:
- A.
Delta
- B.
Mont Blanc
- C.
Dunhill
- D.
Grayson Tighe
- E.
Visconti
Correct Answer
A. DeltaExplanation
Delta was the first company to use carbon fiber in a fountain pen. This implies that among the given options, Delta was the pioneer in incorporating carbon fiber into their fountain pen designs.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The first German company to produce a fountain pen was:
- A.
Soennecken
- B.
Pelikan
- C.
Mont Blanc
- D.
Faber Castell
Correct Answer
A. SoenneckenExplanation
Soennecken was the first German company to produce a fountain pen.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In 1916 the first Italian manufacturer of fountain pens established in Florence was:
- A.
Tibaldi
- B.
Omas
- C.
Montegrappa
- D.
Aurora
- E.
Stipula
Correct Answer
A. TibaldiExplanation
Tibaldi was the first Italian manufacturer of fountain pens established in Florence in 1916.Rate this question:
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