Pen Love
Inked in India - Fountain Pens and a Story of Make and Unmake Authors: Bibek Debroy with Sovan Roy Year of publication: 2022 ISBN: 978-93-552-0564-3 Publisher: Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd Price: 595/- Number of pages: 190 The first-ever documentation of all known fountain pen, nib and ink manufacturers in the country, Inked in India will be of great interest to the fountain pen aficionados and economic enthusiasts alike. In the early 1900s, a Bengali doctor created the first Indian fountain pen in Varanasi. Despite this early start, foreign-made pens dominate the Indian market, with no notable Indian brand available to customers. Published at the Deccan Herald . Thanks to the team there. And of course the Fountain Pen makers for the sheer joy in writing that they provide. The Fount of Imagination Inked in India presents the story of the Indian presents the story of the Indian fountain pen - from the first pen made to the recent tax rate applicable on the pens. This jour...