The promise all good fountain pens deliver—be they expensive or affordable—is that they make your handwriting better than you ...

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So you can use this guide as a starter kit for a budding pen obsession or merely as a reference for that one-off gift. These are the best fountain pens on the market, organized by budget.

Fountain pens have been in use for a very long time, with the first patent registered all the way back in 1827. With the invention of word processors, writing has changed a lot since then but one ...

Fountain pens are a joy to write with and a chance to show off your penmanship. They demonstrate a passion for tradition and craftsmanship and certainly aren’t just for elderly, rich ...

New York-based novelist Amitav Ghosh recently ordered a fountain pen from an artisanal maker in India. "The last time I looked at his online list, it said my order would be ready in 95 weeks," the ...

So you can use this guide as a starter kit for a budding pen obsession or merely as a reference for that one-off gift. These are the best fountain pens on the market, organized by budget.