High quality writing instruments have been around for centuries and continue to exist; from the first pencils in 1584, to the quill pen, to the reign of the fountain pen from 1925 to 1940.
These high quality and highly functional writing instruments were being made around the world in beautiful styles and with an elegance and class not previously seen in a writing instrument.
The early fountain pens were not effective at providing a consistent and even supply of ink. You would have either too much ink which caused blots or too little which caused skips.
In 1870 Waterman developed a 3 channel feed which meant the ink flow was controlled during writing, making the pen a choice as a portable writing instrument. Today collectors refer to these pens as eyedroppers because of how they were filled.
Eyedropper pens leaked because the caps didn’t fit really secure and the joint became worn from use, so in 1907 Waterman came up with a solution. It worked like a lipstick tube with a barrel that twisted and a point that could retract into the barrel. It was called the safety pen. These pens remained popular well into the 1920s.
Parker and Sheaffer developed their own advancements; Parker with the button filler and lever filler, and Sheaffer with similar systems that also included what was called a blind cap.
During the war the pen market continued to grow at an incredible rate. Pens were made from ebonite or vulcanite, which was a hard rubber material that was very easy to work with. Pens were decorated with engravings, swirls of color, wood grain, and even mottled colors. Black was the most popular base color but sometimes other colors were produced, especially red. The high quality pens had 14k solid gold points and gold pocket clips.
Men’s pens were had a clip, while ladies were slightly smaller and had a ring top so they could be attached to a chain, a vest pocket, or a watch chain.
But competition was fierce and quality writing instruments were everywhere, so to stay competitive the manufacturers were forced to produce a pen that had fashion appeal. So along came pens such as the Duofold with its striking red orange colors, Bakelite, tortoise shell, and horn.
Sheaffer introduced a line of pens in 1924 that were made from celluloid which were an instant hit even though they were expensive. Within 5 years they were the #1 selling pen. Celluloid was available in unlimited colors and patterns which made it perfect for the Art Deco times and styles.
Many of the pen manufacturers ran into trouble during the 1930s but Parker, Wahl-Eversharp, Waterman, and Sheaffer all kept their heads above water and Parker did especially well.
In 1932 Parker introduced a vacuum filler system which eliminated the need for an ink sack. Parker continued to work towards new innovations and in 1941 introduced the fast drying Parker Superchrome ink which required some design changes to their pen.
Sheaffer created two filling systems; the touchdown and snorkel which remained popular into the 1960s. In fact just recently they have been reintroduced to the market. Waterman introduced the disposable cartridge for the fountain pen and perfected it during WWII. But the final achievement in fountain pens belongs to Parker who in 1956 introduced the capillary filling system.
High quality writing instruments have been demanded by civilization for centuries. It’s interesting to follow the changes in design that have occurred over the centuries and what we once considered high quality, compared to what we now consider high quality writing instruments.
About the Author:
Gray Rollins is a featured writer for PensCenter.com. To learn more about fountain pens and other fine writing instruments, visit us.
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Wahl Competition Series Detachable Blade Set
$19.99 Size 50, 1/64" cut, ultra surgical. Detachable blade set fits Wahl KM1 and KM2 and most Oster and Andis detachable clippers. Blades are precision engineered for reliable performance and feature a corrosion inhibitive finish. Includes clipper oil. Size 50 detachable blade set fits Wahl KM1 and KM2 and most Oster and Andis detachable clippers.Blades are precision engineered for reliable performance ... |
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Wahl Clipper Competition Series Blade Size 10
$18.30 Blades fit Wahl KM-1 and KM-2 clippers and most Oster and Andis detachable clippers. Precision ground, high carbon steel will stay sharp longer. Each package includes oil pipette and instruction booklet.... |
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Wahl Competition Series Detachable Blade Set
$32.35 Size 4F, 5/16" cut, extra coarse. Detachable blade set fits Wahl KM1 and KM2 and most Oster and Andis detachable clippers. Blades are precision engineered for reliable performance and feature a corrosion inhibitive finish. Includes clipper oil. Size 4F detachable blade set fits Wahl KM1 and KM2 and most Oster and Andis detachable clippers.Blades are precision engineered for reliable performance an... |
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WAHL Professional Competition Series Detachable Clipper Blade Size 1A (2.8mm) (Model:2361-100)
$19.99 WAHL Professional Competition Series Detachable Clipper Blade Fits:(1) Wahl: Dual Velocity, Stinger(2) 5 Star: Rapid Fire(3) Sterling: Quicksilver(4) Oster: 76 and Titan(5) Andis: BGWAHL Professional Competition Series Detachable Clipper Blade Includes:(1) Blade(1) Oil... |
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15 Competition Seri Es Blade Wahl
$21.99 15 Competition Series Blade Wahl |
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10 Competition Seri Es Blade Wahl
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10 Competition Seri Es Blade Wahl
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15 Competition Seri Es Blade Wahl
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Wahl Competition Series Replacement Blades
$26.95 Wahl Competition Series Replacement Blades. These fine quality detachable replacement blades will fit your Wahl KM2 or Wahl Switchblade clippers. |
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Wahl Competition Series Replacement Blades
$34.95 Wahl Competition Series Replacement Blades. These fine quality detachable replacement blades will fit your Wahl KM2 or Wahl Switchblade clippers. |
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Wahl Competition Series Replacement Blades
$26.95 Wahl Competition Series Replacement Blades. These fine quality detachable replacement blades will fit your Wahl KM2 or Wahl Switchblade clippers. |
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Wahl Competition Series Replacement Blades
$26.95 Wahl Competition Series Replacement Blades. These fine quality detachable replacement blades will fit your Wahl KM2 or Wahl Switchblade clippers. |
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Wahl Competition Series Replacement Blades
$26.95 Wahl Competition Series Replacement Blades. These fine quality detachable replacement blades will fit your Wahl KM2 or Wahl Switchblade clippers. |
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Wahl Competition Series Replacement Blades
$26.95 Wahl Competition Series Replacement Blades. These fine quality detachable replacement blades will fit your Wahl KM2 or Wahl Switchblade clippers. |
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Wahl Wahl Competition #10 Medium Bl - 2358-100
$40.13 #10 pop off blade. fits km2 switchblade (1/16 cut).#10 competition series blade. medium (1/16 ) cut for general trimming. fits km2 & switchblade & other major brandsmedium is a general trail riding all around cut for face ears bridle paths & fetlocks. all round non-show cut for dogs.made at the wahl plant in sterling illinois.dimensions (l x w x h):1.37 x 3.87 x 5.37 |
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Wahl Wahl Competition #40 Surgical - 2352-100
$40.99 #40 pop off blade. fits km2 switchblade. (3/128 cut).#40 competition series blade. surgical (3/128 ) cut for fine trimming around face and ears. fits km2 & switchblade & others.surgical cut for show trims (equine: equitation classes etc. dogs: face & ears).made at the wahl plant in sterling illinois.dimensions (l x w x h):1.37 x 3.87 x 5.37 |
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Wahl Wahl Competition #30 Fine Blad - 2355-100
$40.13 #30 pop off blade. fits km2 switch blade (1/32 cut).#30 competition series blade. fine (1/32 ) for trimming around face and ears. fits km2 & switchblade and other major brands.fine cut is standard show trim for show trims equine and dog.made at the wahl plant in sterling illinois.dimensions (l x w x h):1.37 x 3.87 x 5.37 |
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Wahl Wahl Competition #10 Med Wide - 2377-100
$47.65 #10w pop off blade. 2.5 wide blade. 1/16 cut.10w competition series blade. medium (1/16 ) extra wide blade designed for km2 & switchblade.extra wide blade is designed to cut down the amount of time required for body clips by covering more area.made at the wahl plant in sterling illinois.dimensions (l x w x h):1.37 x 3.87 x 5.37 |
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Wahl Wahl Competition #15 Medium Fi - 2357-100
$40.13 #15 pop off blade. fits km2 switchblade (3/64 cut).#15 competition series blade. medium/fine (3/64 ) for longer face and ear trims. fits km2 & switchblade & other major brandsmedium/fine cut is for a longer face and ear trim.made at the wahl plant in sterling illinois.dimensions (l x w x h):1.37 x 3.87 x 5.37 |
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Wahl Wahl Competition #15 Medium Fi - 2357-100
$30.72 #15 pop off blade. Fits km2, switchblade (3/64 cut).#15 competition series blade. Medium/fine (3/64 ) for longer face and ear trims. Fits km2 switchblade other major brandsMedium/fine cut is for a longer face and ear trim.Made at the wahl plant in sterling, illinois.Dimensions (L x W x H):1.37 x 3.87 x 5.37 |
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Wahl Wahl Competition #10 Med Wide - 2377-100
$36.65 #10w pop off blade. 2.5 wide blade. 1/16 cut.10w competition series blade. Medium (1/16 ) extra wide blade designed for km2 switchblade.Extra wide blade is designed to cut down the amount of time required for body clips by covering more area.Made at the wahl plant in sterling, illinois.Dimensions (L x W x H):1.37 x 3.87 x 5.37 |
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Wahl Wahl Competition #30 Fine Blad - 2355-100
$25.21 #30 pop off blade. Fits km2, switch blade (1/32 cut).#30 competition series blade. Fine (1/32 ) for trimming around face and ears. Fits km2 switchblade and other major brands.Fine cut is standard show trim for show trims, equine and dog.Made at the wahl plant in sterling, illinois.Dimensions (L x W x H):1.37 x 3.87 x 5.37 |
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Wahl Wahl Competition #40 Surgical - 2352-100
$31.37 #40 pop off blade. Fits km2, switchblade. (3/128 cut).#40 competition series blade. Surgical (3/128 ) cut for fine trimming around face and ears. Fits km2 switchblade others.Surgical cut for show trims (equine: equitation classes, etc. dogs: face ears).Made at the wahl plant in sterling, illinois.Dimensions (L x W x H):1.37 x 3.87 x 5.37 |
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Wahl Wahl Competition #10 Medium Bl - 2358-100
$22.21 #10 pop off blade. Fits km2, switchblade (1/16 cut).#10 competition series blade. Medium (1/16 ) cut for general trimming. Fits km2 switchblade other major brandsMedium is a general trail riding all around cut for face, ears, bridle paths fetlocks. All round non-show cut for dogs.Made at the wahl plant in sterling, illinois.Dimensions (L x W x H):1.37 x 3.87 x 5.37 |
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10 Wide Competition Series Wahl
$25.99 Keep your horse looking its best. Great quality #10W Wahl blade at a great price. Fully compatible with Wahl KM1, KM2 and the Switchblade, also most Oster and Andis detachable clippers. #10W is 3/4" wider than regular blades; cuts 2mm. |
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10 Wide Competition Series Wahl
$25.99 Keep your horse looking its best. Great quality #10W Wahl blade at a great price. Fully compatible with Wahl KM1, KM2 and the Switchblade, also most Oster and Andis detachable clippers. #10W is 3/4" wider than regular blades; cuts 2mm. |
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Wahl Competition Blades #30
$21.99 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Competition Blades #40
$21.99 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Competition Blades #30
$21.99 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Competition Blades #15
$21.99 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Competition Blades #10
$21.99 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Competition Blades #40
$21.99 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Competition Blades #4f
$35.76 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Competition Blades #3f
$39.74 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Competition Blades #50
$27.17 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Competition Blades #9
$27.17 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Competition Blades #8.5
$27.17 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Competition Blades #7f
$30.31 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Competition Blades #5f
$33.45 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Competition Blades 4 Skip
$37.64 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Competition Blades #7 Skip
$30.31 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Competition Blades #5 Skip
$33.45 High performance blades made of carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 64. Blades feature a Hexavalent clear finish that inhibits corrosion and rust. Fits all major clippers.Blade Size: 50 - 1/125" CutAdditional blade sizes available.Please Note:Titanium blades are able to be sharpened. Ceramic blades are not able to be sharpened. |
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Wahl Km-2 2 Speed Clipper
$149.99 The Wahl KM-2 2 Speed Clipper is an exceptional clipper with a sealed motor that makes it completely maintenance-free. Engineered in Germany, this clipper is designed to last twice as long as any other clipper in its class. The Wahl KM-2 has an ergonomically, contoured handpiece that provides maximum comfort and reduces fatigue. The clipper's intake filter prevents hair from entering the housing and clogging the balde. The switch is recessed in a plastic housing to keep hair out while also avoiding any accidental shut-off. Includes a Wahl #10 Competition Blade, blade oil, and cleaning brush. 1-year limited warranty. Motor: Permanent Magnetic Rotary Strokes Per Minute: 2,700/3,000 Length: 7-3/4"L 120 V 60 HZ 17 watt motor. *FREE Wahl Super Pocket Pro Trimmer with purchase* *While Supplies Last* |
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Wahl Km-2 2 Speed Clipper
$149.99 The Wahl KM-2 2 Speed Clipper is an exceptional clipper with a sealed motor that makes it completely maintenance-free. Engineered in Germany, this clipper is designed to last twice as long as any other clipper in its class. The Wahl KM-2 has an ergonomically, contoured handpiece that provides maximum comfort and reduces fatigue. The clipper's intake filter prevents hair from entering the housing and clogging the balde. The switch is recessed in a plastic housing to keep hair out while also avoiding any accidental shut-off. Includes a Wahl #10 Competition Blade, blade oil, and cleaning brush. 1-year limited warranty. Motor: Permanent Magnetic Rotary Strokes Per Minute: 2,700/3,000 Length: 7-3/4"L 120 V 60 HZ 17 watt motor. *FREE Wahl Super Pocket Pro Trimmer with purchase* *While Supplies Last* |
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On Competition
$29.96 On Competition |
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Competition
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The Competition
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As to Competition
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The Competition
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The Competition
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As To Competition
$4.69 As To Competition |
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Wahl Trimmer
$38.1 Wahl 9876-536 Trimmer |
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Wahl Trimmer
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Wahl Blade Ice 14oz
$4.99 WAHL BLADE ICE 14OZ |
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Wahl Refurb. Recharge Clipper
$34.99 WAHL REFURB. RECHARGE CLIPPER |
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Blades Wahl Standard Clipper
$16.49 BLADES WAHL STANDARD CLIPPER |
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Wahl Compact Trimmer
$18.04 Wahl 9971-700 Compact Trimmer |
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WAHL REPLACETIP FOR SOLDER IRONS
$6.99 WAHL REPLACETIP FOR SOLDER IRONS |
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Wahl Chisel Tip Replace
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Wahl Micro Tip Replace
$10 WAHL MICRO TIP REPLACE |
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The Unorthodox Murder of Rabbi Wahl
$8.95 The Unorthodox Murder of Rabbi Wahl |
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Die Wahl Johanns XXII
$12.97 Die Wahl Johanns XXII |
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Die Wahl Johanns XXII
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Du Hast Die Wahl...
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Wvrter Zur Wahl
$21.36 Wvrter Zur Wahl |
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Die Wahl Des Glcks
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Die Letzte Wahl
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Wahl BEARD TRIMMER RECHARGEABLE
$21.99 Wahl 5598 BEARD TRIMMER RECHARGEABLE |
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Wahl GOATEE TRIMMER RECHARGEABLE
$25.99 Wahl 9855-100 GOATEE TRIMMER RECHARGEABLE |
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Wahl HAIRCUTTING KIT FOR DUMMIES
$21.99 Wahl 9305-100 HAIRCUTTING KIT FOR DUMMIES |
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Wahl T-Blade Trimmer
$29.99 Wahl 9940-600 T-Blade Trimmer |
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Wahl BEARD TRIMMER CORDLESS
$19.17 Wahl 5537-1801 BEARD TRIMMER CORDLESS |
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Wahl Massager Scalp Attachment
$1.19 Genuine Wahl massager attachment for stimulating the scalp. Fits all Wahl hand held massagers. (Not Swedish massagers or wand massagers) |
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Wahl Massager Heat Attachment
$5.75 Genuine Wahl massager replacement heat attachment for Wahl hand held massager models 4196 and 4196-003 only. |
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Wahl All-In-One Groomer
$39.99 Men Groomer 9854-600 http://www.wahl.com Wahl Clipper Corporation All-In-One Groomer Wahl 1 Hour |
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Wahl Compact Trimmer
$10.99 Mustache Beard Trimmer 9971-700 http://www.wahl.com 2 Year Wahl Clipper Corporation Compact Trimmer Wahl |
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WAHL EZ NAIL PET CLIPPER
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WAHL LARGE PET SLICKER BRUSH
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Zweckmd_ige Wahl Der Unternehmensform.
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Competition
$5.48 A competitive streak can be the driving force behind excellence in school, sports, and other pursuits. Some young people take competition too far, however, or fear competition and avoid it at all costs. Competition looks at ways young people can harness the competitive spirit to accomplish their goals while managing conflicts that can grow out of challenges, rivalry, and other forms of competition. |
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The Competition
$13.98 The Competition : Dealing with Japan by Thomas Pepper, and Merit E. Janow, and Jimmy W. Wheeler Published in 1985 by Praeger Publishers |
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Competition
$20 Publisher: Macmillan Publication date: 1917 Subjects: Competition Christian sociology Sociology, Christian Business |
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Wahl Wahl Bravura Clipper - 41870-0430A
$240.22 clipper #9-10-15-30-40 proprietary blade 4 attachment guide combs cleaning brush blade oil blade guard.bravura clipper. basically a 4-wheel drive version of the arco! this clipper provides torque control.cord/cordless the nimh internal battery will clip for approximately 50 minutes on a charge.full 1 year warranty. made at the wahl plants in europe.dimensions (l x w x h):0.81 x 0.95 x 0.25 |
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Wahl Wahl Bravura Clipper - 41870-0430A
$183.86 Clipper, #9-10-15-30-40 proprietary blade, 4 attachment guide combs, cleaning brush, blade oil, blade guard.Bravura clipper. Basically a 4-wheel drive version of the arco! This clipper provides torque control.Cord/cordless the nimh internal battery will clip for approximately 50 minutes on a charge.Full 1 year warranty. Made at the wahl plants in europe.Dimensions (L x W x H):0.81 x 0.95 x 0.25 |
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On Competition
$24.32 Presented as a collective whole, here are a dozen articles that address the important issues of modern competition, from its relationship with environmental regulation to the counterintuitive role of geography in the global economy. |
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The Competition
$21.95 The Competition is a new kind of novel -- a fast-paced, sophisticated architectural thriller. The book''s dry humor and intriguing characters, along with its intricate, suspenseful plot, provide all of the necessary ingredients for a brilliant new genre. When washed-up architect William Lightstone Travers enters a design competition for the new Governor''s Mansion in Indianapolis, he discovers graft and murder are part of the process. Can Travers save his troubled career and win the competition, despite corrupt officials determined to ruin him? Or will the large Chicago firm, where his daughter works, buy its way to the winning competition entry? In the end, Travers must choose between a victory that could save him or a secret that might kill him. |
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The Competition
$32.45 The Competition is a new kind of novel -- a fast-paced, sophisticated architectural thriller. The book''s dry humor and intriguing characters, along with its intricate, suspenseful plot, provide all of the necessary ingredients for a brilliant new genre. When washed-up architect William Lightstone Travers enters a design competition for the new Governor''s Mansion in Indianapolis, he discovers graft and murder are part of the process. Can Travers save his troubled career and win the competition, despite corrupt officials determined to ruin him? Or will the large Chicago firm, where his daughter works, buy its way to the winning competition entry? In the end, Travers must choose between a victory that could save him or a secret that might kill him. |
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Wahl T PRO TRIMMER CORDED
$22.5 Wahl 9307-300 T PRO TRIMMER CORDED |
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Wahl Clip 'n Trim Trimmer
$39.51 Wahl 79900B Clip 'n Trim Trimmer |
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Wahl Bravura Clipper
$215.95 Wahl Bravura Clipper. Think of the Wahl Bravura as a "four wheel drive" version of the Wahl Arco This clipper provides torque control the unsurpassed cutting performance of the Arco SE and features a constant speed control enabling you to achieve professional results. |
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Wahl Bravura Clipper
$215.95 Wahl Bravura Clipper. Think of the Wahl Bravura as a "four wheel drive" version of the Wahl Arco This clipper provides torque control the unsurpassed cutting performance of the Arco SE and features a constant speed control enabling you to achieve professional results. |
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Wahl Massager Spot Attachment
$1.19 Genuine Wahl massager attachment for stimulating personal parts of your body. A favorite among women. Fits all Wahl hand held massagers. (Not Swedish massagers or wand massagers) |
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Wahl Hand Operated Clipper
$12.95 Wahl Hand Operated Clipper. Power clippers are a wonderful thing but sometimes there are no batteries or outlets to find. These Wahl Hand Operated Clippers are virtually silent and can be used absolutely anywhere |
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Wahl Stylique Designer Trimmer
$16.95 Wahl Stylique Designer Trimmer. The Wahl Stylique features a slim pencil shape and unique narrow blade design for accuracy and precision. This slender trimmer is ideal for delicate work between pads and other difficult to trim areas. |
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Wahl Switchblade Clipper
$187.95 Wahl Switchblade Clipper. The Switchblade by Wahl is a professional clipper that is astonishingly powerful and efficient. The lightweight balance design allows you o quickly maneuver the clipper anyway you need to. |
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Wahl Contour Clipper with Case
$78.95 Wahl Contour Clipper with Case. The powerful Wahl Contour Pet Groomer has a rotary motor that provides full clipping power for all types of coats yet is lightweight and contoured to fit in your hand. |
