The Skyline pen is a radical streamlined design, a renowned Henry Dreyfuss hallmark. Some have noted that the pen shows strong influences from the Dreyfuss designed New York Central 20th Century Limited streamline locomotive. The Skyline was a huge success for Eversharp, eventually becoming, by 1945, the best selling pen in the USA.
The Skyline is, in everyone's opinion, the most iconic pen of its generation, along with the Parker 51.
Today the Skyline is available again without compromise in design, just more modern and in a variety of colors and finishes at a very affordable price for everyone as it was in 1939 when it was released.
The history...
From the earliest days of manufacturing, engineering and design have been the key to
making objects of enduring quality and beauty. In about 1939, Industrial Designer, Henry Dreyfus was engaged by Eversharp to apply his “Cleanline” concept to the creation of the SKYLINE PEN. Upon its introduction, it was considered one of the most revolutionary and aesthetically pleasing pens ever produced. It is the icon of Form and Function. The pen rode low in the pocket where it cannot easily catch on anything, and fit well under the pocket flap of military shirts and jackets so much a part of the 1940’s. It’s tapered and pointed barrel permitted insertion into the pocket with ease. From its launch in 1940, it became one of the most successful and longest running production pens ever made. Like all great designs the SKYLINE is immediately recognizable as a classic example of “mid-century modern.” No wonder why in 2012, we chose the SKYLINE pen to become the first pen made by when the revived WAHL-EVERSHARP Company. Today’s Skyline Pen is both faithful to the original SKYLINE design but by using the best of modern materials, advanced filling systems, and modern production techniques, the Skyline is now even more affordable than ever.
