{"product_id":"burnham-b48-in-red-1956","title":"Burnham B48 in Red. 1956.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Burnham B48, injection moulded model was produced in 1956 and was the last of the Burnhams, the factory closed at the end of the year, although some pens were still appearing into the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarry Burnham started the Burnham pen company, in England, around 1920 and it produced a great variety of fountain pens until it folded, partly because of the infamous 'ballpoint effect'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is an aerometric filler, very similar to that used by Parker at the time, it is efficient and easy to use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib is the original Burnham Gold plated B48 steel nib with a medium point.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe pen fills well and produces a wonderfully smooth, firm, medium to broad line. It has a slightly 'soft' feel and is a great writer.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBurnham pens have a significant place in English fountain pen history.  This example would make an excellent every day vintage writer.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Collectablepens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57983622775168,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/4239\/files\/P1190248.jpg?v=1777359219","url":"https:\/\/collectablepens.co.uk\/products\/burnham-b48-in-red-1956","provider":"Collectablepens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}