Aspects Of A Fountain Pen
Posted on August 10, 2010
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There are a number of considerations that should be made when buying a fountain pen, particularly if you aren’t familiar with this type of pen. The important parts of the pen that might affect whether you choose to buy it or not include the pen size, the pen nib and the cost of the pen.
Most types of fountain pens are available in a range of nib sizes. The five most common sizes are extra fine, fine, medium, broad and double broad. Although the naming standard for the nib sizes is consistent, the actual size from one pen manufacturer to another is not. Therefore a fine nib on a Visconti Homo Sapiens fountain pen may not necessarily be the same as a fine nib on a Parker 51.
The fountain pen is a writing instrument that is available in a variety of different sizes. Each pen manufacturer has come up with a size that either distinguishes it and has proven successful for its style or that gives the pen a distinguished or elegant appearance. Some pens are large and thick through the middle while others are slim and fine between the fingers. The difference in the size will also affect the weight of the pen which can also be an important factor in whether it is appealing to write with.
There is a large variation in the price of fountain pens from the very cheap pens that are available below $10 up to the pens worth over $1000. How the pens were manufactured will play a big part in the cost of the pens as well as their popularity and, for the vintage pens, the demand for them versus their availability.
Buying a fountain pen can lead to the rewarding experience of writing with a smooth and elegant writing implement. While most people simply scribble words on a page with any old biro, writing with a fountain pen can be savoured and enjoyed.
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