Warren Manufacturing Co. was a short-lived, historic business based in North Manchester, Indiana, that operated around 1895. It is remembered today as part of the town's early industrial history through records preserved by the North Manchester Historical Society
The company manufactured unique penholders made of spiral-wrapped paper
The pen nibs (fine-pointed Spencerian pens) were permanently fastened into the paper holders. Because the nibs could not be replaced once worn down, the product was highly impractical, contributing to the business's quick demise
The "Quill" Style Shape: While the nibs were made of stamped steel, the dip pen ends were cut at a distinct angle. This intentional slant was designed to mimic the aesthetic and look of a classic, hand-carved feather quill pen
Historically, Warren Manufacturing Co. pens were originally sold for 1 cent each in the 1890s. Because of this incredibly cheap retail price, they were widely marketed and known as the "Penny Pen", effectively serving as the world's first disposable writing pen