Before we explore which type of pen is better ... The cartridge uses gravity to force ink down the reservoir. A fountain pen uses a nib in the place of a ball. The nib sits on top of a collector ...

Joseph Gillott, an English inventor, developed a machine in 1831 to produce steel pen nibs which could be inserted into a wooden handle. By 1850, one of his factories alone was producing 180 ...

The Studio Fountain Pen is a modern take on a classic form from this small boutique maker based in the UK. The carefully weighted Studio is available in five hand dip-dyed colours, with six different ...

An exploration of this realm and the interplay between different pens, nibs, papers, and inks emerges. Each choice is personal. Over time, a pen will adapt to you, its nib bending to fit the ...