By: Alan P Hunter | 2010-10-25 | Crafts Not only has the use of fountain pens declined seriously since the ballpoint pen was invented but pens in general are required at a far lower rate. This is due to the computer and the mobile phone, both of which allow people to write (or type) messages to one another without ever having to put pen to paper. read more
By: Lex Alwyn | 2012-02-14 | Collecting A collection of articles based around our favorite writing utensils, the Parker Fountain Pens we grew up with. It's not just an average fountain pen it's a Parker. read more
By: Jake Eaton | 2011-01-30 | Shopping Is typing on a computer slow for you? Would you like to add some joy back into your life?. Its a lot more personal when you write the actual words than by using a keyboard. A fountain pen would be an fantabulous selection to get back into writing. read more
By: Peter Ashburton | 2010-04-01 | Product Reviews This is a review of the Cross Apogee fountain pen, a very nice and relatively inexpensive pen. The Cross Apogee is a great pen that is within most people's budget, with a very sleek, modern design. read more
By: Wayne Hemrick | 2010-10-18 | Business At this time, ink that flowed freely across the page, gold nibs with iridium tips, and hard rubber were invented, and all of these materials were used by early fountain pen manufacturers to create a fountain pen reminiscent of what we use today. read more
By: Susan Slobac | 2010-11-15 | Shopping When we see fountain pens for sale today, we think of them as classic writing instruments. However, when fountain pens first began to gain popularity in the 1700s, they were not only beautiful but they were the latest innovation in fine writing instruments. read more
By: youxi123 | 2011-04-09 | Christianity The very first acknowledged fountain pencil was invented before described a 1000 many years back within of the middle East. In 953, the caliph of the red sea commissioned a pencil that could be filled with ink after which it be carried all around with out leaking. He was subsequently introduced acquiring a pencil acquiring a reservoir of ink that was shipped for the nib by gravity and capilla read more
By: OSA Webmaster8 | 2011-09-30 | K-12 Education In 1884 Lewis waterman patented the first practical fountain pen. A fountain pen is a nib pen that contains an internal reservoir of water-based liquid ink. read more
By: Bruce Dillon | 2011-01-10 | Writing The Parker sonnet fountain pen has fast become a collector's item for many pen lovers.It is a very popular choice amongst Parker pen lovers, of which there are many in the United States especially. read more
By: Alan Cruz | 2010-03-26 | Gifts Fountain pens have been popular ever since they were invented. It can be refilled and used for a long time and is one of the best instruments for fine writing. The user always looks sophisticated while using this pen and a lot of top leaders have used it and still do. read more
By: Peter Ashburton | 2010-04-01 | Product Reviews The Parker Urban is available in a variety of different colours. It comes supplied in a plastic case along with a cartridge and a manual. The main components of this pen, the barrel and cap, are made from a solid lacquered brass. The nib and clip are made of stainless steel with a chrome trim. The grip is actually made of quality plastic. read more
By: Jake Eaton | 2011-01-30 | Shopping Love writing but want a better writing tool then take a look at a fountain pen which is much preferred over normal pens. Although fountain pens are considered luxurious they do cost a little more than ballpoint and other pens. read more
By: Frank Schiavelli | 2011-08-17 | Gifts There are many important factors involved in the success of a fountain pen but one of the main reasons behind its success is its elegant, classic design and smoothly & effortlessly writing. read more
By: Max Smart | 2012-02-05 | Product Reviews For the best gift you could buy this valentines try picking from the Parker Pen range. Not only has this pen withstood the test of time but its affordable and perfect for the professional working men and women. read more
By: mike | 2011-05-16 | Writing & Speaking Even in the earliest ages of human civilization, mankind had the urge to preserve thoughts by crystallising them into words that they placed on the surface of objects. Over a long period of time we developed various implements like sharp stones... read more