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The Beginning: In 1856, Diedrich Leonardt formed D. Leonardt & Co in Birmingham, England, known to be the first manufacturing town in the world. With over 3,000 employees, they were know worldwide as one of the go-to companies for nibs.  The Eureka Pen: After their father’s passing, Charles and Alvis Leonardt continued to grow the company, becoming penmakers for the Kings of Europe. The worked with Hezekiah Hewitt, a renowned inventor to create the “Eureka Pen …

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