Ratnam What better pen to feature as the New Year Special
Happy New Year. Let us hope that all of you have a swell 2024 ahead with many new fountain pens, inks, accessories, and miles of writing pleasure.
Featuring this Ratnam pen in this video was not deliberate. It has just happened - one of those strange coincidences that occur to make you wonder if unknown forces are playing dice with life, rolling out the narrative for you. I say this because this pen represents everything that I have been harking about - it is of Indian origin; it is reminiscent of an era when the fountain pen was the weapon of choice of knowledge warriors; it is an example of impeccable, functional Indian craftsmanship; apart from being an object worthy of being wantonly desired. How better to start a new year, one wonders.
I have written extensively about Ratnam pens in the past and those seeking to get acquainted with the backstory can take a dekho at my blog: www.inkedhappiness.com. From Gandhiji’s letter, extolling their virtue hung proudly on their shop wall to date, to the legacy that the brand represents - it is all there.
I love this particular pen for the rare hue of the ebonite, especially the way it has aged over the years. The golden nib in all its magnificence, is not only a slap on the face of the ordinary but is also ostentatious, on your face. Yet, it writes beautifully, is fully functional even after all these years, and is, as a writing instrument, just wow. The nib deserves special mention, not only because of its unique demeanour, and the ebonite feed that it supports but also because of the way it writes. Touché. And yes, no part of the pen was imported.
Take a good look at the pen. It does not boast of imported acrylic, or of the now near-ubiquitous nib units that remind one of the instant noodles, or of converters that were mass-produced in a Sanghai sweatshop. This is what an all-India pen looked and felt like. This is what we were capable of doing, in Rajahmundry no less, before we entered into a Faustian pact and sold our souls to Mamon.
Do let me know what you think of the pen and whether you want me to feature more like them. Please comment, like, and share for it is your appreciation alone that keeps me going.
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Wonderful. Indian greatness
I am so glad to see that you treat your pens as humans and your own flesh and blood.
Please do show us more of your pen collection and please show us more Indian pens.
Yes dada… of course we would love you to show your classic collection of fountain pens…. Not the run of the mill ones. 🙏🏻
Fantastic pen.
This is a real essence of writing art tool. Really gorgeous fountain pen. I love this kind of fountain pen. Indian fountain pen. The pen cap should have threads and that really gives a different kind of joy. I own such pens. I love it sir. Keep up the good work. This kind of videos keep us happy and interested. Happy new year and have a wonderful life ahead.
Do show more vintage pens...... I m searching for Vintage Camlin premier ...2 nib section, I even fondly remeber DOCTOR's pen, SENETOR ....... Lindsey street youed to have a shop ....... I had limited access and limited money ...but thouse were the days.RUBY probably used to have a FIRE PROOF material body pen...college street
@inkedhappiness
5 ай бұрын
yes near the entrance of what is shree leathers now :)
Aspire to own one someday
Very gorgeous pen and impressive nib, indeed.
Sir, you need not be thankful. Bcz, we should thnKful to you for videos/blogs, from which we laern. Happy New Year.🎉🎉🙏🙏
Impressive episode on Ratnam
Dear Chawm, Thanks so much for the splendid introduction to 2024! Happy, Healthy, Peaceful, and Prosperous New Year Wishes! And this must include many delightful fountain pen experiences. Your You Tube presentations bring joy to so many fountain pen devotees, and we are grateful!
@inkedhappiness
5 ай бұрын
thank you for your kind wishes o wizard!
@howardcunix8677
5 ай бұрын
Wizard not gizzard, correct? :) :)@@inkedhappiness
Sir, can you let me know how to source these pens. I tried reaching Ratnams but could not get a response. I am impressed by this pen. Thanks for sharing.
This is s very interesting pen....... I am surprised to see that this pen resembles the same WINGSUNG round nibs which I used to use during my childhood.But there was an issue with those ....they used to have screw thread fitment with the section and at times used to become loose and turn......But I remember the colour Green towards a turquoise tint ....with an amber/orange see through just under the section ..... Lovely memories
Dada this is too good analysis .... i am yet to finish the video , but after listening through about 6:30 min I feel that this is exactly what I feel
Happy New Year sir
Absolutely agree. Please make more videos from the antique collection. Wonderful. Must speak to you
@inkedhappiness
2 ай бұрын
definitely, will do Sir!
It would be nice to have more of an overview. This as Lao is a Swadeshi company, yes? What do you think of the pens made by the company (or sister company) today? Happy new year too.
@AndrewWertheimer
5 ай бұрын
So yes please give more talks on vintage pens but with more details
@inkedhappiness
5 ай бұрын
will do sir :)
I would love to see more vintage pens on your channel. 😊
@inkedhappiness
2 ай бұрын
thank you for writing in. will certainly do as you wish :)
I like your explanation and experienced knowledge.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@inkedhappiness
5 ай бұрын
Thanks and welcome
I live in the USA and began to explore India pens from few retailers here in the States from Fountain Pen Revolution, Pen Chalet, Goldspot Pens, and Goulet Pens. Your video has been informative and fun. I have a great appreciation for the India pens. The ones that I have are Airmail Ebo, 71J, Ranga FPR Madras and Muft. Also, Noodler's pens come from India. Magna Carta Element Air. Amazing pens that I just love how they feel and write and have great value. Please show us India and vintage pens.
@inkedhappiness
5 ай бұрын
thank you. will certainly show more of them
Thats called craftsmanship! এখন বেশিরভাগ ডিম খোসা লাগিয়ে কেরামতি নাহয় এক দুটো আলাদা রেজিন জোগাড় করে পেন বানানো আর দাম ব্যাপক। এখনও asa, mohi, click, plp কিছুটা আমাদের বাঁচিয়ে রেখেছে আমাদের।
@rikhalder5708
5 ай бұрын
ডিমের খোসা মানে বুঝলাম না 😅
@kkkall02
5 ай бұрын
@@rikhalder5708 Eggshell এর কথা বলছি।
Pilot e95s নিয়ে একটা video বানান
God Bless you and your loved ones, Sir! I enjoy watching your videos. Your views about fountain are one of the excellent sources to learn about both vintage and modern fountain pens. Thank you, Sir. Please keep going!
@inkedhappiness
5 ай бұрын
thank you for your kind words Sir!
Nice pen dada, but the maker of this pen, living in a different kind of illusion, I have tried a lot to contact them, but they are least bothered to respond, , how can we get these pens, we only have the option of standardized pens those are available. Although if I get this kind of pen specially in Gold nib, I shall be more than happy.
ভারতীয় ফাউন্টেন পেন এর ধারাবাহিক ও পূর্ণাঙ্গ ইতিহাস চাই৷
Kindly show ratnam supreme tarpoda
Can u name some indian pen and ink combination which works on cheaper paper and writes smoothly?
@inkedhappiness
Ай бұрын
click & Sulekha
Can you make a video on vintage piston fillers ?
@inkedhappiness
5 ай бұрын
sure. will do.
@RD42195
5 ай бұрын
@@inkedhappiness Thank you 🙂
Can you suggest an Indian fountain pen with hooded nib, something like parker 51 or so. If possible, can you please make a video on it? There are a lot of Chinese models but I want an Indian variant.
@inkedhappiness
5 ай бұрын
sure, will do. i have one made by ASA. let me see just how soon i can run it :)
@drnimish333
5 ай бұрын
@@inkedhappiness thank you so much
Dada Where did I get this kind of pen.
@inkedhappiness
5 ай бұрын
mostly from the dealers. if you are exceptionally lucky, you can get ir from the family or a friend - a heirloom :)
@vivekshanbhag1888
5 ай бұрын
@@inkedhappiness Ok Dada Thank you very much.
Sir could you please tell what’s the difference between Ratnam and Ratnamson.
@inkedhappiness
5 ай бұрын
different branches of the same family. experts opine that the quality of their craftsmanship is also vastly different
@shankhasmukherjee5664
5 ай бұрын
@@inkedhappiness Thank you sir
What do u do for living sir?
@inkedhappiness
5 ай бұрын
i am a professional writer, a journalist of sorts :)
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