Fountain Pens

The fountain pen has evolved over centuries, with early versions dating back to the 10th century. The modern fountain pen began to take shape in the 18th century, but it was Lewis Waterman’s 1884 patent for a capillary feed mechanism that made them reliable and practical. By the early 20th century, fountain pens became symbols of sophistication, widely used in business and education. While ballpoint pens overtook them in popularity after the 1950s, fountain pens remain prized as luxury items and collectibles, valued for their craftsmanship and unique writing experience. Today Fountain pens are seldom seen but their rarity in day-to-day life uplifts their status as a unique and deliberate writing experience associated with class, wealth and action with purpose.