My name is Israel Ben-Sinai and I am the writer of this note. I am a pen enthusiast and collector. One of the reasons I would like this (preliminary) note to be published and distributed is because I am interested in receiving any information available on pens and all other writing utensils in Israel (also pre-state) that anybody may have.
The collection is continuously growing, as is my research. Therefore, if you are interested in the subjects dealt with here, I recommend that you visit the website periodically to get more details.
I may be contacted through my e-mail:
Israel@ben-sinai.comOr through regular mail:
Israel Ben-Sinai, P.O. Box 1121 Ramat-Gan, 52111, IsraelMy pen collection is my most dedicated hobby and has been for many, many years. Its main value is sentimental. I collect various categories of writing utensils. The main core of my collection is Israeli (and pre-Israel British mandate Palestine) made writing utensils (see further in a series of articles with pictures). Other fields of interest are white metal pens (i.e. white gold, silver. stainless steel and titanium). Usually, when available, I like to have the five modes of writing as a set (fountain pen, mechanical pencil, ballpoint, roller and felt tip).
I also collect non-fountain pens’ handles for the old fashioned nibs. These I like for their artistic attributes. And finally, I collect "pen like" or "combined purpose" writing instruments such as a ball pen with a letter opener, pens with a cigarette lighter etc.
Some of the more interesting items in my Israeli (and pre-Israel British mandate Palestine) made writing utensils are presented in the following articles:
Israeli (and pre Israel British mandate Palestine) made writing utensils Articles by Israel Ben-Sinai:
