The Boston Pen People, a group of fountain pen enthusiasts, gathers quarterly to commune, write and celebrate the historical significance and practical benefits of their beloved writing instruments.

Chinese companies have figured out how to make fountain pens that are virtually identical to luxury brands. Paul Homchick bought his first fountain pen three decades ago. He was working as an ...

Paul Homchick bought his first fountain pen three decades ago. He was working as an engineering consultant and wanted to seem trustworthy as he took notes. Since retiring, the 76-year-old has been ...

WHEN YOU think of Stephen King, your mind probably jumps to haunted hotels, eerie clowns, and chilling tales that keep you up at night. Stephen King has written more than 60 novels, sold over 400 ...

Hyderabad: After decades of decline, the humble fountain pen is enjoying an unexpected revival. Pen shops in the city’s Abids market say sales have jumped sharply this summer, fuelled by parents ...

For the past two years, during the twilight of my academic career, I have become a devotee of the fountain pen, often pondering this seemingly retro act of putting pen to paper. Composing again by ...

You—yes, you—you’re an artist, even if you don’t know it. Think about it: When you compose a letter or write in a diary by hand, you’re inadvertently creating nothing less than a piece of found art, ...

Before the ballpoint pen, there was a time when fountain pens were elegant tools that made a wide line down the back of an L and a thin one as it slashed across its bottom. "The power of the pen," ...

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