Fountain Pens: Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few common questions we often get asked to do with fountain pens and ink. If there is something we haven't covered and you need help with don't...
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Fountain Pens: Frequently Asked Questions
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History of the Ball Pen
A ball pen works by a small metal ball baring moving at 360 degrees in a fitted socket distributing the oil based ink. Early inventions had a thin tube that...
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History of the Fountain Pen
Before the fountain pen there were quills or dip pens which had to be repeatedly dipped to replenish your ink. So something more practical was needed. Queue the development of...
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Parker 51 Story
The Parker 51 was first introduced in 1941 and quickly became one of the best selling pens ever. This was down to its unique but stylish looks. Years in the making and...
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Queen Elizabeth II's & King Charles III's Fountain Pens
There was much press coverage of the events which unfolded in the days after the queens death and much talk about the new King’s frustrations with his fountain pen at...
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