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 ...

From prestigious collector pieces to dependable everyday writers, the following pens stand out for their design, reliability, and reputation, making them excellent additions to any enthusiast’s collec ...

In an age of screens and keyboarding, when kids hardly learn cursive anymore, fountain pens — along with their old-timey accoutrements like blotters, bottled ink and fancy nibs — are making a comeback ...

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 ...

The Birmingham Pen Company is just one of a number of small companies worldwide that offer alternatives to heritage brands. By Rachel Felder When the brothers Josh and Nick Cotherman decided to start ...