Fine Fountain Pens.

Fountain pens, sometimes also known as tank pens, have a long history in the world of writing utensils. Some documents show evidence of use of the fountain pen as far back as 10th century Egypt. But it was not until the mid 19th century that has become very common to see portable pens for sale and use throughout society.

To create a fountain pen that users can expect to write in a consistent manner, without excess blotting or loses, inventors experimented with various design methods and techniques of ink filling. The first important breakthrough in portability came in 1827, when a Roman named inventor Petrache Poenaru created a pen with a refillable ink cartridge. The interior contained an empty barrel of the pen where the ink people poured through a long dropper. Unfortunately, these pens first subject to dispersion and often created a mess.

The answer to the problem of leakage occurred in 1907 when the Waterman perfected what was known as the "pen of security." This model is characterized by a vanishing point that pumps in and out of the inkwell, capping the container like a bottle of ink so that he could not escape. In the following decades there have been many technological advances in the design features of a fountain pen, like their nibs (points), methods of filling, and cartridges.

As their popularity day by day with the fading of the advent of the ballpoint pen in 1960, many people still prefer the fine fountain pens over their modern cousins. There is an air of nostalgia, history and romance inherent in writing with a fountain pen. They also suggest a degree of formality, which is why they are the tool of choice for many calligraphers and artists.

Many fans enjoy collecting antique fountain pens vintage for their period charm and aesthetic value. E 'is not uncommon to see fountain pens for sale from various historical eras decorated with jewels, precious metals and lacquer inlaid design.

If it is to sell or buy, fountain pen enthusiasts have created many physical retail stores and websites where other fountain pen lovers can exchange information and add to their private collection. You can shop for the likes of Waterman, Mont Blanc, Dunhill, Parker, Visconti, or find rare items that can not be as well known in the mainstream community. They have access to services, such as the ink refill, and can also buy accessories fountain pen, pen cases such as wood and leather notebooks and organizers.

The world is changing, and humans are adapting more and more every day for our increasingly digital environment. But the enduring popularity of the pen shows that you can still cling to a piece of the past .