Gama, Pratap Kumar, Gem and Company- a legend with many names
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- čas přidán 26. 04. 2024
- Gem and Company, Pratap Kumar, Gama… these are all heritage names that have meticulously worked their way into the fountain pen lexicography over many decades. As a matter of fact, no journey to Chennai can be considered complete without a customary pilgrimage to this legacy address just across the Chennai High Court for any fountain pen lover. It was no different for me either when I visited the city to attend the first Chennai Pen Show. That I had the Maestro, Prof K C Janardhan, and Kaushik Maitra the Managing Director of another legacy brand Sulekha Inks made things even more enjoyable.
We were greeted by none other than the master - lifelong exponent of traditional pen turning in India - Perap Kumar, whose hospitality is as legendary as the pens that he makes and it will not be an exaggeration to state that we were overwhelmed by his warmth. However, as the premises were being renovated, we could not shoot the way we would have wanted to. Nor could we shoot images of the fabled Gama pens which I wanted to share with the viewers. Stay tuned, for I propose to visit the city again and hope to bring you the images the next time around.
Gem and Company is among the oldest fountain pen manufacturing establishments in the country that has been continuously in business from the wee years of the last century. During this long period, it has consistently made quality writing instruments and has built up a reputation for its uncompromising adherence to quality norms. Little wonder, the establishment continues to count as its regular patrons everyone from ordinary students to successive Chief Ministers of the state, not to mention members of the legal fraternity from across the street.
Gama-turned-ebonite pens are a personification of Indian craftsmanship and have been known to be solid performers that defy the test of time. That they are trendily old-fashioned in their pricing only adds to their desirability. I have featured them here in the channel in the past and do let me know if you would want to see more videos on them. All I need is an excuse, enamoured as I am with them.
The visit was also remarkable as Sulekha formally handed over the commemorative Gama ink it has exclusively created in honour of Gama’s contribution to the fountain pen and ink fraternity in India. It was indeed an emotional moment for me, as I witnessed the almost century-old swadeshi entity Sulekha celebrating the legendary Gama’s exploits by dedicating an ink. Try as I did, I cannot recall another incidence of such magnitude in the annals of fountain pen and ink history from anywhere else in the world.
Excellent reporting Excellent. Have contacted Sulekha for distribution in USA
Yaaay!!! I have bought many pens from him before. Super happy
Hooray! Prestigious People and their Prestigious Products! Thanks to everyone in this video!
Nice to see the shop and meet the third-generation owner. It would have been nice to hear a bit more about the firm and see some of their current pens and learn about future plans. I have a Gama Eyas, which is classic. Do they plan to make C/C pens? What nibs do they use? Do they plan to sell overseas as well? The website is not clear on that. It used to be definitely not possible.
I am delighted, that's the moment of truth😊
thank you :)
Excellent. Gem & Co. 👍
thank you :)
It will encourage pen pilgrimage
thank you :)
Such a pleasant personality. Smiling face and a charming way of talking.
As very rightly said by Janardan sir, a unique collaboration of gama and sulekha, a matter of pride for we Indians.
Liked this video very much. Keep up the good work sir. Nice 👌
thank you for your kind words sir :)
Wonderful video sir, it makes me so happy to see Mr Pratap of GAMA pens on your show!! I have 2 pens by him, a GAMA supreme and a GAMA popular!! Both lovely ebonite pens🙂 keep up the great work!!
thank you :)
Sar namaskar mere pass bhi 1884 ka water Man Ka pen hai Sel karna hai thank you sir
Lovely vlog, which Gama pen would you recommend for a new pen collector?
thank you :) i always maintain that you should test the pen that you propose to buy before acquiring it. the right pen for you will be the one that suits your hand, moulds into your grip, looks and feels good to you, is comfortable in long bouts and is within your price range. happy writing.
sir i have a question that is ratnamson supreme worth buying because i am thinking of buying it. and i will also buy a gama pen so can you recommend me which gama pen should i buy. i want a everyday carry pen so please recommend me according to that.
i suggest that whichever pen you decide to buy, you first try it out. your grip, the balance and the weight of the pen, the look and feel, and your comfort is more important than the name or the brands involved.
@@inkedhappiness sir actually i live in north India and all these major brands operates from south India, so its quite difficult for me to personally test these pens before buying.
Very well said by Mr Pratap that Indian pens may not be so attractive in looks like the imported pens however they have the right grip and balance for the desirable writing comfort.
Thanks Chawm da for bringing such wonderful people to your blogs. You are doing indeed a wonderful job and promoting Fountain pens and inks . Keep up the good work. All the best 😊😊
@@inkedhappinessany eyedropper pen suggestion if possible in ebonite around 300-600