Fountain Pen

How is a Fountain Pen made ? 

Founder :  Lewis Edson Waterman 

                    

                 Lewis Waterman patented the first practical fountain pen in 1884.Writing instruments designed to carry their own supply of ink had existed in principle for over one hundred years before Waterman's patent. For example, the oldest known fountain pen that has survived today was designed by a Frenchmen named Mr. M. Bion and dated 1702.  

Waterman factory in Manhattan

                     Manhattan is the most densely populated and the oldest of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the borough is conterminous with New York County, an original county of the state of New York.

                A pen loves to be used! Ink in a fountain pen will flow most smoothly when the pen is used on a regular basis.

          When writing, use a constant pressure on the nib avoiding pressing down hard or excessively as that may damage the nib.

            Why we write with a fountain pen?

          I use fountain pens for three reasons:

(1) Comfort. A fountain pen trains you to write with light pressure and is much less tiring than a ballpoint, rollerball, or pencil.

(2) Legibility. Except for my signature, I no longer use cursive (longhand); my ordinary handwriting is a simplified form of italic calligraphy. It is every bit as fast as cursive and much easier to read.

(3) Low cost. Fountain pens need not be expensive, compared to other usable pens. (I exclude disposable ballpoints that require super-hard pressure and produce ugly writing.)

          Most standard stock nibs are designed to give a consistent, unvarying line. But some users, such as artists, calligraphers, or just anyone who wants to add more personality and distinctiveness to their writing, are attracted to fountain pens precisely for the ability to use customized nibs which provide for varying line-widths.

          There is the style, the material, the weight and balance. But often, it comes down to the nib. The nib is so crucial in defining the writing experience,

So while they are many aspects of what makes a pen really great - appearance, weight, balance, length, material and overall size, the type of nib is also an important consideration.

          Different people write different ways. The important thing is to experiment and have fun; 

          Enjoy it! It's really easy to care for your pen with regular use. Try some new colours, grab some great paper and get to know your hand! A fountain pen is a great investment - nice work!