The fountain pen was invented in 1880 by an insurance salesman named Louis Edson Waterman. ... The first fountain pens were hollow bodied and were filled by using an eyedropper.

Fountain pens are the most personal of writing instruments. ... Simple yet solid, the design of this stylish and fun pen sits comfortably in the hand and is a great first fountain pen for kids.

This is the first time I’ve used a fountain pen for several years, and I had forgotten how nice the feel and scratch-scratch noise of a pen on paper can be.

Fountain pens are the most personal of writing instruments. ... Simple yet solid, the design of this stylish and fun pen sits comfortably in the hand and is a great first fountain pen for kids.

Fountain pens are the most personal of writing instruments. For a long time, fountain pens were the only type of pen available. When mass-produced ballpoint pens came along, however, most people op… ...

The Lamy Safari is a legend in the world of fountain pens. Launched in 1980, it was a clever marketing pitch from Lamy. At first, the name clues you in.

Fountain pens are the most personal of writing instruments. For a long time, fountain pens were the only type of pen available. When mass-produced ballpoint pens came along, however, most people op… ...

Fountain pens are the most personal of writing instruments. For a long time, fountain pens were the only type of pen available. When mass-produced ballpoint pens came along, however, most people op… ...

Fountain pens are the most personal of writing instruments. For a long time, fountain pens were the only type of pen available. When mass-produced ballpoint pens came along, however, most people op… ...

Fountain pens are the most personal of writing instruments. For a long time, fountain pens were the only type of pen available. When mass-produced ballpoint pens came along, however, most people op… ...

I first heard about the existence of fountain pen lovers’ gatherings from Marc Pelletier, of Castine, Maine, a family friend whom I met recently on a trip to Maine.

Ballpoint vs fountain pens: Ink Quality. As we previously mentioned, the first difference is the ink. Fountain pens use a liquid-based ink which takes a while to dry. This allows the ink to flow ...