November 20, 2008
After centuries of writing with quills, people began embracing fountain pens with internal ink reservoirs in the 1800s. But not until Lewis Waterman solved the problem of leaks and uneven ink distribution with his 1884 invention of a nib with an air hole did the fountian pen take off. Thereafter, manufacturers battled to create more efficient filling systems, like lever fillers, rubber reservoirs, and disposable cartridges.
The Parker "51," produced by the Parker Pen Company, is considered by many collectors to be the best pen ever… [more]
Ernesto Soler's extensive homage to one of the most popular pens ever produced, the Parker "51," introduced in 1941… [more]
Jim Mamoulides' vintage and modern pen-cyclopedia. Start at the main gallery, featuring detailed articles (with pho… [more]
This site has lots of great photos and descriptions of rare vintage ink bottles. In particular, check out the Water… [more]
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Montblanc Agatha Christie 3pc Set Fountain,ball, Pencil$2,247.00 Ends Friday 2 bids
"pregnant" Parker 47!! Rarely Offered! Outstanding!!!$2,083.00 Ends Sunday 13 bids
Pelikan 100 N, Red Hard Rubber And Sterling Silver$1,450.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
1994 Montblanc Oscar Wilde Limited Edition Set-complete$1,324.00 Ends in 19 hours 11 bids
Rare Vintage Waterman Patrician Turquoise Fountain Pen$1,100.00 Ends in 19 hours 21 bids
Montblanc Agatha Christie Fountain Pen$1,000.00 Ends Saturday 8 bids
Mont Blanc Karl The Great Limited Edition Buy it Now$995.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Montblanc Writers Edition Jules Verne Fountain Pen New$798.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Montblanc George Bernard Shaw Fountain Pen Fine Nib $699.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Etoile De Mb, Fountain Pen , Floating Diamond, Mint!! $611.00 Ends in 6 hours 13 bids
Montblanc Ramses Ii Lapis Rollerball Pen $561.00 Ends Friday 6 bids
Montblanc Czar Nikolai Limited Edition Fountain Pen$555.00 Ends Saturday 9 bids
New Parker Duofold Centennial Cp5 Modern - Classic Pens$543.42 Ends Tuesday 19 bids
Mb Franz Kafka Set, 3 Pieces, Limited Edition, New !$415.00 Ends Tuesday 10 bids
Montegrappa Tribute To Ayrton Senna Fountain Pen $412.75 Ends Friday 12 bids
Vintage Montblanc Meisterst??ck Push-knob Filler # 126pl$406.00 Ends Wednesday 15 bids
Montblanc Meisterstuck Gray Steel Fountain Ball Pen Set$406.00 Ends in 23 hours 18 bids
Omas Marconi 100th Anniversary Radio Fountain Pen Nib $399.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Mb Marlene Dietrich Fountain Pen (m) Mint $356.00 Ends in 4 hours 7 bids
Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 Fountain Pen New$355.00 Ends Friday 6 bids
Big Waterman Patrician Fountain Pen Restored Huge Nib$355.00 Ends Saturday 11 bids
Montblanc 149 Diplomat Black & Gold Fountain Pen C.1965$355.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Sailor Sakura Maki-e Limited Edition Fountain Pen$350.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Vintage Important Waterman Patrician Turquoise & Bronze$330.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Louis Cartier 18k Gold Ltd Ed Fountain Pen 0088/1847$317.50 Ends Friday 26 bids
Montblanc George B. Shaw Limited Edition 2008 New$316.11 Ends Friday 6 bids
Waterman Edson Fountain Pen - Blue - Nib$310.00 Ends Saturday 6 bids
Vintage Conklin Fountain Pen 14k Nib-red,black,gold $307.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Conklin Endura, Cream Marble, New Old Stock W/sticker$305.00 Ends Sunday 12 bids
Montblanc Writers Editions Oscar Wilde Fp Mont Blanc$305.00 Ends Tuesday 10 bids
Montegrappa Extra 1930 Fountain Pen Celluloid New$300.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Sheaffer Lifetime Flattop W/sticker, New Old Stock?$292.50 Ends Sunday 11 bids
Allian/stipula Le Equal Justice Under Law Fp - F (new!)$280.75 Ends in 14 hours 7 bids
14k Gold Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen Hand Chased ° Nr$280.00 Ends in 3 hours 11 bids
Vintage Wonderful Montblanc Masterpiece 25 Originib $270.99 Ends Sunday 7 bids
Delta Tuareg Limited Edition Fountain Pen Brand New$265.67 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Brand New Montblanc 149 Fountain Pen - A Classic! Buy it Now$265.00 Ends Thursday 4 bids
Vintage Set Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 Fp + Ballpoint$255.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Vintage Montblanc # 144 Meisterstuck Piston Filler$247.50 Ends Saturday 11 bids
Vintage Red Mont Blanc 216 Fountain Pen Rare No Reserve$240.50 Ends Friday 12 bids
New Yard-o-led Viceroy Grand Victorian Fountain Pen$236.99 Ends Tuesday 14 bids
Mont Blanc Black Meisterstuck 149 Fountain Pen 14k M$223.50 Ends in 3 hours 4 bids
Vintage Rare Montblanc Simplo 320 Green Malachite Ornib$215.40 Ends Sunday 5 bids
1926 Carter's #4117 Fountain Pen & Pencil$212.50 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Pelikan Souveran M600 Blue Sterling Silver Fountain Pen$212.50 Ends Friday 12 bids
Vintage Montblanc # 6 Safety Filler Black$208.50 Ends Saturday 10 bids
Limited Edition Imperial Bexley Fountain Pen No. 42 $207.50 Ends Sunday 10 bids
Vintage Parker Lucky Curve Fountain Pen Chased 1900s$202.57 Ends in 3 hours 5 bids
Vintage Montblanc Masterpiece 146 Fountain Pen 1950's$202.50 Ends Sunday 32 bids
Rare Grid Line Cap 2 Jewel Parker 51 Fountain Pen Set$202.50 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Boxed Cartier Pasha Black Platinum Finish Fountain Pen$202.50 Ends Friday 15 bids
Mint Montegrappa Fp Blue Pearl Marbled 925 Box 2tonib F$202.50 Ends Sunday 12 bids
Montblanc Ballpoint Pen Platinum Le Grand 07569 Nr$202.49 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Pelikan M 600 Souver??n Old Style ,18c-750 Karat Mint*$200.00 Ends in 2 hours 24 bids
Omas Society Fountain Pen In Sterling Silver$200.00 Ends Monday 4 bids
Montblanc Solitaire Doue Sterling Fountain Pen & Case$200.00 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Nos Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 Fountain Pen Great Nib!$192.50 Ends Saturday 18 bids
Montblanc 146 Fountain Pen Bordeaux Mont Blanc In Box$192.50 Ends Friday 10 bids
