This is a Tuckersharpe Inkmaster fountain pen in navy blue c. 1950s. The Tuckersharpe Pen Company was founded in 1952 by Percy Tucker in Richmond, Virginia. He used himself as the lead in some of his company's advertising. The company made inexpensive fountain and ballpoint pens claiming millions of sales. The 5 1/4 inch long Ink Master exemplifies Tuckersharpe lever-fill fountain pen design features, including a clear section, clear feed, pull off cap, and a removable Esterbrook type nib unit. Tuckersharpe borrowed ideas from other pen makers, including not only the removable Esterbrook type nib unit, but also the "Easy Flow" name for the nib, and of course the company name, a play on Eversharp. This model sold for 49 cents and came in black, navy blue, turquoise, green, red and white.
