Fountain Pens

Fountain pens have also always been prized as works of art. Ornate pens are sometimes made of precious metals and jewels with cloisonné designs; others are inlaid with lacquer designs in a process known as maki-e. An avid community of pen enthusiasts collect and use antique and modern pens and also collect and exchange information about old and modern inks, ink bottles, and inkwells. Collectors often tend to prize being able to actually use the antiques, instead of merely placing them under glass for show.

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Namiki

Namiki came to fame in the early 20th Century when Dunhill retailed their items in the west. This partnership has continued to the present day (occasionally Namiki make a Limited Edition for Dunhill) although now Namiki is owned by another writing instrument company, Pilot. Namiki's higher ranges included the "Emperor", "Ukari Royal", and "Ukari", their lower ranges include the "Nippon Tradition" range (screen printed work on resin) along with the famed Vanishing Point and some other standard series.

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MontBlanc

For decades Montblanc rarely deviated far from its flagship Meisterstuck line of writing instruments, but in recent years has begun to establish new lines. The Boh�me, Scenium and Starwalker ranges are recent additions to Montblanc product-line. Montblanc also produces limited editions in addition to its normal production. Editions include the "Patron of the Art" (4810/888 pieces annually), the Writers Edition, Annual Edition, various Anniversary Editions and Donation Series as well as one-off and commemorative pieces.

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Caran d' Ache

Caran d'Ache was founded in Geneva in 1924 and remains Switzerland's only manufacturer of pencils, fine arts products and writing instruments. Based in a country that is world famous for its watchmaking and jewellery, it is not surprising that the company has earned an international reputation for products of exceptional quality and beauty. These include luxury writing instruments, accessories and fine arts materials as well as a range of office supplies.

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Parker

The Parker story begins in 1889, when George S. Parker established the company as an outgrowth of the small business he'd had making reliable pens for his telegraphy students (transcribing Morse being one enterprise where you don't want to have to wrestle with your pen). Capitalizing on several patents, chief among them for the so-called "lucky curve" feed (which curled outward to touch the inside of the barrel so as to draw ink out of the point when the pen was not in use, minimizing the danger of leaking), he quickly moved to a commanding position in the young fountain pen industry.

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Parker Duofold Fountain Pen Sterling Silver Esparto

Intricately engraved elegant weave pattern, alive with the luminosity of sterling silver. Each 18k solid gold nib is precision engraved and plated with pure platinum.

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S.T. Dupont

S.T. Dupont is one of the world's top makers of luxury lighters and high-end pens (some are made with precious metals and Chinese lacquer). While lighters and pens account for a majority of the firm's sales and are prized by collectors, S.T. Dupont also sells other luxury items such as fragrances, jewelry, eyewear, leather briefcases, and apparel. S.T. Dupont distributes through luxury retailers worldwide as well as in more than 200 company-owned stores and shop-in-shops.

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S.T.Dupont Olympio Fountain Pen Vertigo Chinese Laquer DU480500M

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Crosss

The A. T. Cross Company is a major international manufacturer of fine writing instruments, timepieces, and personal accessories. Cross products are sold to the consumer gift market through fine stores worldwide. Writing instruments, timepieces , and personal accessories are sold to the business gift market via a network of companies specializing in recognition programs. Manufacturing facilities are located in Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

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Cross Verve Merlot Fountain Pen with 18 Karat White Gold Plated Appointments and 18 Karat White Gold 360-Degree Nib - Medium

Verve Merlot Fountain Pen. Rare design and rich materials are brought together to create a writer's tool. Includes 1 Box of 6 Black Fountain Pen Cartridges (8921) and 1 Screw-in Style Cartridge/Bottled Ink Converter (8030).

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Cross Century II Sterling Silver Fountain Pen with 18 Karat Gold Nib - Medium

Century II Sterling Silver Fountain Pen. Hallmarked sterling silver containing 92.5% pure silver and trademarked. Includes 2 Black Fountain Pen Cartridges (8921) and 1 Screw-in Style Cartridge/Bottled Ink Converter (8030)

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Cross Townsend Sterling Silver Fountain Pen with Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold/Rhodium Plated Nib - Medium

Townsend Sterling Silver Fountain Pen. Townsend is distinguished by its sophisticated wide diameter design and double-band appointments.

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Waterman

Lewis Edson Waterman is commonly cited as being the inventor of the first practical fountain pen, just as Henry Ford is often supposed to be the inventor of the automobile. Neither supposition is completely accurate; however, it is certainly true that Waterman was the first big international success among fountain pen makers.

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Waterman Carene Deluxe DarkBlue/Gold cap Fountain Pen

Luxurious curvature and richly contrasting colors, the Amethyst Bronze vermeil cap contains a twin wavy line engraving for a dramatic statement

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Pelikan

Pelikan has always been a full-line pen maker, and currently offers entire ranges of student pens such as the Level. At the same time, they have also continued to offer high-priced prestige pens and limited editions. They've also stayed involved in the ink, paint, and office supply business that formed their original base, which perhaps gives them the corporate foundation to pursue a full line of pens. In spite of (or, maybe perversely because of) being "number two" among German penmakers, Pelikan enjoys a very solid reputation for quality and performance among pen fans.

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Pelikan 1000 Series Fountain Pen - Black, Broad Nib 987404

The emerald green, diamond-ground barrel surrounds the solid brass filigree technology of the interior piston-filled ink system.

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Pelikan 800 Series Fountain Pen - Black, Broad Nib 995597

Diamond-cut body highlighted by rhodium-plated solid brass components and a finely engraved 18k nib, contains traditional piston-filled ink system.

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Aurora

Aurora was one of the first penmakers in Italy (established in 1919), and remains one of the most prominent to this day. In the '30s, Aurora produced the rare and celebrated Etiopia (which made its own ink from water and ink pellets) to commemorate Italy's military successes in North Africa in 1947.

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Aurora Talentum Fountain Pen - Black/Silver, Fine Nib D11CNF

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Sheaffer

The Sheaffer lever fill system would go on to become the standard of the industry in the U.S. and abroad for several years after the Sheaffer company itself gave them up in the 1940s. The lever filler was superior to other self fillers of the time because there were no parts to remove and lose (as with the Parker button-filler), no parts to have to carry around in order to accomplish the filling (as with matchstick and coin fillers), and no unsightly protrusions from the barrel (as with the Conklin crescent filler). On the strength of this innovation, Sheaffer's sales grew rapidly throughout the rest of the '10s.

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Sheaffer Legacy Heritage Black /Palladium Medium Point Fountain Pen - SH-9040-0

Black look of leather barrel and cap. Palladium plated clip and trims. Palladium-plated solid 18K gold inlaid nib in medium or fine sizes hallmarked with Sheaffer jeweler's mark.

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Sheaffer Legacy Heritage Burgundy /GT Medium Point Fountain Pen - SH-9043-0

Burgundy look of leather barrel and cap. 22K gold plated clip and trims. Solid 18K gold inlaid nib in medium or fine sizes hallmarked with Sheaffer jeweler's mark.

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Sheaffer Prelude Black Matte /GT Medium Point Fountain Pen - SH-346-0

Black matte finish barrel and cap. 22K gold-plated clip and trim. 22K gold-plated nib in medium size. Special grip pads for extra comfort when writing.

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Cartier

Cartier SA is a famous jeweller and watch manufacturer that is a subsidiary of Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA. The maison is known for numerous celebrated pieces including the infamous "Bestiary" - best illustrated by the famous Panthere brooch of the 1940s created for Wallis Simpson , and in 1904 the first practical wristwatch, the "Santos."

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Cartier Trinity Platinum Fountain Pen ST210004

Pure lines of Art Deco styling, the 10 large vertical godrons engraved into the cap, the traditional Cartier ring trio, one of each plated in pink gold, yellow gold, and platinum.

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Cartier Trinity Fountain Pen ST210002

Inspired by Art Deco the elegant design is enhanced by the contrast of black and gold and the finesse of the decor.

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Pilotpen

The Pilot Pen Corporation was founded in 1918 under the name of the Namiki Manufacturing Company. In 1926 it established overseas offices in Singapore, New York, and London. In 1938 the name of the company changed to the Pilot Pen Co., Ltd. It was again renamed in 1950 as the Pilot Ink Company, Ltd. In 1954 The company opened a branch in Brazil. During the years 1972- 1999 various subcompanies were formed to cover the various branches. The collective name for these, decided in 2003, is the Pilot Corporation.

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Pilotpen 60252 Black Fountain Pen Soft Medium Nib

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Pilotpen 60243 Blue w/Rhodium Accents Medium Nib

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Lamy

Exciting things don't start happening to Lamy until just after World War II, when they introduce injection-moded plastics into their manufacturing process with the debut of the Artus pen. As the company moved into the 1960s, they drew design inspriation from the decoratively-challenged, functionally-oriented Bauhaus school, with a line of pens capped by the 2000 (still in production), and all of their subsequent products are notable for their very modern design.

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Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen - Black, Broad Nib L01B

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Lamy Studio Black Fountain Pen - Black, Fine Nib L67F

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Lamy Safari Al-Star Fountain Pen - Silver Blue, Fine Nib L27F

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