Biro Collection

Mathematical equipment
Mathematics equipment. Protractor (left), a pair of compasses and pencil (centre top), a pen (right) and an electronic calculator (lower centre)

Poster for the silent film Strike by Sergei Eisenstein, 1925 (colour lithograph)
1198215 Poster for the silent film Strike by Sergei Eisenstein, 1925 (colour lithograph) by Biro, Mihaly (1886-1948); 186x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

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Writing, Pens, Ballpen, Lammy Ball Point Pen

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Writing, Pens, Ballpen, Lammy Ball Point Pen

School punishment. Lines written as a punishment for talking without permission in a school lesson

Drawing from the U. S. patent application of Hungarian inventor Laszlo Biro for his fountain pen
BALLPOINT PEN, 1941. Drawing from the U.S. patent application of Hungarian inventor Laszlo Biro for his fountain pen, the first commercially successful ballpoint pen, 1941

Group of children on pavement, Balham, SW London
Group of children on a pavement in Balham, SW London, camping out under a wooden plank and a piece of corrugated iron sheeting. One girl is writing on a pre-printed form. Date: circa 1961

Coloured SEM of the nib of a ballpoint pen
Nib of a ballpoint pen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the ball at the nib of a ballpoint pen. The ballpoint pen was invented in 1938 by Hungarian journalist Laszlo Biro

Coloured SEM of the nib of a ball point pen
Nib of a ballpoint pen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the ball at the nib of a ballpoint pen. The ballpoint pen was invented in 1938 by Hungarian journalist Laszlo Biro

Nib of a ballpoint pen. Ballpoint pens have an internal chamber filled with a viscous ink that is dispensed at the tip during use by the rolling action of a small metal sphere (blue)

Horseshoe magnet with various magnetic and non- magnetic objects. Ferrous objects such as a knife and screw are temporarily magnetised by a permanent iron magnet

Nib of a ballpoint pen, SEM
Nib of a ballpoint pen, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Ballpoint pens have an internal chamber filled with a viscous ink that is dispensed at the tip during use by the rolling action of

Phone Message
A secretary writes down a phone message

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"Biro: From Mathematical Equipment to Silent Film Posters and School Punishments" From its humble beginnings as mathematical equipment to becoming an iconic symbol in various aspects of our lives, the biro has certainly left its mark. Just like the vibrant lithograph poster for Sergei Eisenstein's silent film "Strike" from 1925, this writing instrument has silently revolutionized the way we communicate. In a bustling city street captured by EyeUbiquitous_20099843, a group of children on a pavement in Balham, SW London can be seen engrossed in their own little worlds. Perhaps some of them are using their trusty biros to scribble down notes or doodles during break time at school. Ah yes, school punishments - who hasn't experienced those dreaded moments when you were caught passing notes or drawing instead of paying attention? But let's not forget that behind every great invention lies an ingenious mind. Hungarian inventor Laszlo Biro changed the game forever with his fountain pen design showcased in his U. S. Patent application from 1941. This innovation paved the way for what would become the first commercially successful ballpoint pen - the biro. Delving deeper into its intricate structure, colored SEM images reveal fascinating details about this remarkable tool. The nib of a ballpoint pen is meticulously crafted to ensure smooth and precise writing experiences for users across the globe. Whether it's solving complex equations or jotting down quick reminders, the biro has become an indispensable companion in our daily lives. Its versatility transcends boundaries and eras - from mathematical classrooms to captivating movie posters and even childhood memories etched onto pavements. So next time you pick up your trusty biro, take a moment to appreciate its rich history and how it continues to shape our world one stroke at a time.