Fountain Pens

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Comment by Ryan Scott on October 8, 2009 at 6:15pm

Anton, thanks for the suggestion. I have added it to our resources. Also thank you for introducing the fountain pen to your students.

Comment by Anton Ninno on October 8, 2009 at 3:33pm

Please add this Facebook group to your list of resources. Thanks!

Pilot Varsity Fountain Pens
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=197623255226


The Pilot Varsity Fountain Pen and the Pilot V-pen! Have you tried one? At less than $3 each, no other pen writes so well. Then again, there is no other fountain pen at that price. The Varsity has a medium point. The Vpen has a fine point.

Fountain pens write faster and require less pressure than any other kind of pen. That makes them easier to use. The ink just flows onto the paper. Try it yourself to see and feel the difference. Unlike more expensive fountain pens, the Varsity is always ready to write. If you keep it capped, it will never dry out.

The Varsity is sold in 1-packs, 2-packs, 3-packs, and 7-packs. It comes in 7 colors: black, blue, red, pink, purple, teal, and light blue. Although sold as disposable pens, with a little careful work a Varsity can be pulled apart and refilled with your favorite ink. Many FP users prefer the Noodler's brand.

Who am I? I teach technology at an inner-city school and like getting students to write. One way I do that is to make sure they enjoy the physical act of writing, so I offer them Varsity pens. Most have never seen a fountain pen and think it's a cool new gadget. Kids who try writing with a Varsity often get hooked. Then we can talk about carrying a pocket notebook to keep a journal.

Comment by Ryan Scott on October 2, 2009 at 12:11pm

For anyone in the New York City area, the 9th annual New York pen show will be held on October 9-11th. Here is a link to the official event page:
New York Pen Show

Comment by Jeff Sandstrom on September 30, 2009 at 7:13pm

For anyone in the Dallas area, there's a pen show on October 2nd and 3rd (this Friday and Saturday) at the Sheraton Dallas North. I think I might go and learn a little something! http://www.dallaspenshow.com/

Comment by Danny E. Mason on September 25, 2009 at 7:25pm

Just say it runs, and you might get ink on You.( which is no lie, If it didn't run it would not write. ) Ergo they don't touch your pen...Dan

Comment by Ryan Scott on September 24, 2009 at 7:31pm

Here is a link to interesting article written by best-selling author Umberto Eco about the demise of handwriting.
Umberto Eco article

Comment by Ryan Scott on September 22, 2009 at 9:47pm

Welcome Boyce. I agree with you. Never lend a fountain pen. Fountain pen nibs, especially gold ones, over time form to the writing style of the user. Letting someone use your pen, especially someone that is not accustomed to writing with a fountain pen, can ruin the nib. Newbies used to writing with ball point pens and not to the simple elegance of writing with a fountain pen tend to press down to hard a thus damage the delicate nib.

Comment by Boyce "Stick" Miller on September 21, 2009 at 3:05pm

Gentlemen - I'm new to the group. I use an Esterbrook fountain pen probably from the 1930's. I also have a Sheaffer desk set. Neither uses cartridges. I have trouble explaining why I won't lend my pen to anyone. Never lend a fountain pen

Comment by Gregory Throne on September 21, 2009 at 8:44am

Gentlemen,
If you ever see the movie "Doubt", there's a wonderful little scene wherein Meryl Streep has a speech decrying the use of ball point pens and the decline in penmanship. Gadzooks! Took me back to my parochial school days when penmanship was part of EVERY grade, and those cheap Shaeffer cartridge pens were required.

Comment by Danny E. Mason on September 10, 2009 at 6:00pm

I am new to this group, I started using those old cheap sheafer cartridge fountain pen's about 40 some years ago and I fell in love. I have finally learned not to let someone else use your pen, they break into your particular pressure and writing style, I took calligraphy and I guess developed my own particular style. I use Dip pen's quite extensibly and different colored Inks. There is nothing like a hand written letter. It is a giving of your time and love to make it just right. It is I believe an artistic creation that we take the time from the pace of modern life. to create and share...Dan Mason

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