Collecting fountain pens is about more than simply buying as many pens as you possibly can. It’s about appreciating the beauty of the pen and of the quality with which it actually writes. People may be a little surprised to learn that fountain pen collectors actually use their pens, they don’t simply take them out and admire the lines of the barrel and the cut of the nib. Someone who owns a Sheaffer Legacy fountain pen is going to take it out whenever they can and enjoy the feel of it as it glides across the paper.
The question of why people collect fountain pens must also be flitting across the mind and it can’t really be answered so that it is understood unless you have experienced the feel of the pen in the hand and the way that it moves as you write. These pens are artistically attractive but they also create an artistic line on the paper.
For those who want to begin to collect fountain pens, there are a few factors that should be taken into consideration, particularly if you are planning to put together a collection that will one day be worth something. The first thing to remember is that scarcity makes the pen more valuable. Read up on the history of the fountain pens from a particular manufacturer and you will quickly learn the models of pens that were discontinued after only a brief period of time. The fountain pens that are particularly scarce will soon become apparent.
The second thing you might think about is the history of the fountain pen and you might use this history to construct your collection. The various filling methods of the Sheaffer pens or the brief but colourful history of the Conklin pens may pique your interest.
Whatever it is that drives you to build your collection, make sure that you buy fountain pens that you find beautiful and that means something to you. It will mean that you will always have a fine writing instrument on hand to use when some serious writing has to be done.
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Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pen Assorted Ink 7-Pack Pouch (90029) List Price: Sale Price: $9.22  |
DescriptionClassic writing with a retro flair! Go old school writing style with this fashionable disposable fountain pen that's convenient and easy to use. Features a retro style barrel with visible ink supply and real fountain pen Nib... |
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Lamy Safari Fountain Pen - Charcoal - Fine List Price: Sale Price: $19.99 |
DescriptionMade of sturdy ABS plastic. With flexible shiny chrome clip and Steel polished nib, comes With LAMY ink cartridge T 10, can be modified for use with Z24 converter.Charcoal Black ABS coloured plastic body... |
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Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pen, Black Ink (90015) List Price: Sale Price: $0.98 |
DescriptionEnjoy an old school writing style with this fashionable disposable fountain pen. Each Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pen features a retro style barrel with a real fountain pen nib. Other useful features include an advanced liquid ink system for smooth writing and a visible ink supply so you'll never be caught off guard by an empty pen... |
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Lamy Safari Fountain Pen, Charcoal Medium Nib (L17M) List Price: Sale Price: $18.50 |
DescriptionMade of sturdy ABS plastic. With flexible shiny chrome clip and Steel polished nib, comes With LAMY ink cartridge T 10, can be modified for use with Z24 converter. |
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Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pen, 3-Pack, Assorted Colors, Black/Blue/Purple Inks (90022) List Price: Sale Price: $7.49 |
DescriptionEnjoy an old school writing style with this fashionable disposable fountain pen. Each Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pen features a retro style barrel with a real fountain pen nib. Other useful features include an advanced liquid ink system for smooth writing and a visible ink supply so you'll never be caught off guard by an empty pen... |
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