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!
