How do fountain pens work?
How do fountain pens work?
A fountain pen is a writing instrument that uses "capillary action" to send ink through the nib to the paper, providing an unparalleled smooth writing experience.
What do I need to write with a fountain pen?
The pen itself, and ink, often sold separately.
Are they hard to use? Is it a lot of work?
Many people think fountain pens are so delicate that they can't be taken out of the house. Some even think they function like dip pens where you have to carry around a bottle of ink and dip it every few lines.
That is not the case at all. Since you fill the pen itself with ink, you can use it just like any other writing instrument and carry it wherever you go.
There are several ways to fill a pen with ink, but the simplest way is to get a cartridge pre-filled with ink and insert it in the pen just like inserting a refill of a ballpoint pen.
Detailed instructions on how to fill a pen with ink
What is so good about fountain pens?
One of the advantages is that you can write with very little pressure, allowing you to keep writing without getting tired.
The comfort of its smooth writing, the breadth of ink colors, and the nuanced shading of colors on the page are all characteristics are not seen in any other writing instrument.
If treated with care, it is a writing instrument that will last a lifetime and beyond. Many of our customers tell us that they are using fountain pens inherited from their grandparents' generation.
It requires a little extra care compared to other writing instruments, but it is that extra care that helps build a bond with your pen and makes it your special companion.
Rather than its merits or conveniences, it is a writing instrument that allows you to purely enjoy the act of writing itself.