Are fountain pens classy?

Buying a fountain pen that’s perfect for you and your writing needs may seem like a challenging task. Fountain pens are an elegant and timeless writing tool that can last a lifetime, so it’s important to understand how to choose a fountain pen that ticks all of your boxes.

Who buys vintage fountain pens?

There are a lot of different places online to sell your pens, and each of them has plusses and minuses.

• eBay – The world’s most common online auction site.
• FountainPenNetwork – FPN is one of the longest-running fountain pen forums on the internet.
• FPGeeks – FPG is a more egalitarian answer to FPN.

Is there a market for fountain pens?

The market witnessed an increased demand for luxury fountain pens in 2019. The nibs of these pens are made of gold, platinum, steel, other precious materials that give them a luxury feel. Besides, many customers in countries such as the US and China prefer gifting luxury fountain pens.

Do fountain pens get better over time?

Do fountain pen nibs get smoother with use? Fountain pen nibs will get smoother over time through regular use. Depending on the nib material, it could take anywhere from two weeks up to multiple months before noticing the difference. You can use micromesh or smoothing sticks to speed up the smoothing process.

What kind of pens were used in the 1950s?

Parker pens were the most desirable but most of us had the more affordable Platignum pens. There were no other types of pen apart from Dipping pens, fountain pens and biros. Fibre tips, toller ball, fine felt-tips, fibre tips all had yet to be invented or at least to become mainstream.

Are fountain pens collectible?

Vintage Fountain Pens Offer a Luxurious Return on Investment Some pens gain value, and a rare few writing implements become iconic collectibles passed around by high-rolling stylophiles.