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 opted ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You—yes, you—you’re an artist, even if you don’t know it. Think about it: When you compose a letter or ...

In an age of fleeting digital messages and disposable culture, a growing movement is rediscovering the power of analog tools. We investigate why the fountain pen is making a major comeback from a ...

As much as the digital world has sparked a counter-revolution in analogue technologies – vinyl, film cameras and the like – the fountain pen is back in favour. Yandell argues it answers a need for the ...

While the concept of applying ink to paper with a stylus can be traced back to ancient Egypt and China, the modern self-contained ink pen is a relatively new invention. Split quills gave way to metal ...

Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful and elegant writing utensil. Are you picturing a fountain pen? It’s no surprise if that’s where your mind went. The fountain pen is a timeless writing accessory ...