Fountain pens today, in addition to being used for studying or writing, are also used as a meaningful gift. Although fountain pens are currently commonly and widely used, not everyone knows the history of this pen line. So What is a fountain pen? What is the origin and development history of fountain pens? Let’s find out with Concopens!

 

1. What is a fountain pen?

What is a fountain pen? A fountain pen is a type of writing pen designed to be reused multiple times using a capillary and gravity ink delivery system. The ink will be contained in a rubber refill or small tube inserted into the tip of the pen. Fountain pens use a small metal or plastic tip to hold ink and write on paper.

Today, fountain pens have become a popular writing tool in the office and in our daily lives.

 

2. Origin and development history of fountain pen

The history of fountain pens began in the 1700s with the birth of the original fountain pen. However, the first designs of fountain pens were not highly appreciated and had many limitations. In the following time, many inventors tried to develop new types of fountain pens with different features and designs.

In 1827, Petrache Poenaru, a Romanian inventor, patented the first fountain pen described as a “portable pen that never runs out.” , self-loading ink”. His fountain pen could be used for writing and drawing, and was designed to use a new type of ink called indelible ink. However, Poenaru’s fountain pen was not produced because in addition to the high production cost, it also had a major error: it was difficult to adjust the ink flow, or it produced a lot of ink, or no ink at all.

In 1884, the first fountain pen produced and widely distributed on the market was Lewis Edson Waterman’s fountain pen. The Waterman fountain pen can prevent ink leakage, ensuring a steady flow of ink, making the writing process cleaner and easier.

During the twentieth century, there were many changes in fountain pens, both in design and ink pumping mechanism. Along with that is the appearance of a series of fountain pen manufacturers such as Parker, Kaweco, Montblanc or Pilot, …

In the 1950s and 1960s, ballpoint pens became a major challenge to convenience and gradually replaced fountain pens in the market. However, fountain pens are still used by many people in study or office activities.

3. Famous fountain pen brands in the world today

There are many fountain pen brands on the market, below are the top 8 famous and loved fountain pen brands worldwide:

1. Parker: is an American fountain pen brand, founded in 1888, Parker has become one of the famous fountain pen brands. most famous in the world. Parker pens have become a symbol of perfection and reliability.
2. Montblanc: is a fountain pen brand from Germany, Montblanc only produces high-end pens with luxurious design and excellent quality. great. Montblanc is one of the most premium pen brands on the market today.
3. Pilot: is a fountain pen brand from Japan, Pilot brings users pens with perfect quality and diverse designs. design and design but the price is extremely reasonable.
4. Lamy: is a German fountain pen brand, Lamy is always loved for its high quality, durable products and especially the price. extremelygood.
5. Aurora:  is an Italian fountain pen brand,  Aurora is known for its sophisticated and luxuriously designed pens that deliver It feels great to write
6. Waterman: fountain pen brand from France, established in 1883, Waterman is a long-standing brand and considered legendary in the world fountain pen industry. Waterman fountain pen products are full of artistry, diverse designs, high quality and extremely durable.
7. Cross: fountain pen brand from America, Cross is also known as one of the best-selling pen brands in the world due to its quality. quality and comfort when using the product..
8. Sailor: is a fountain pen brand from Japan, a pioneer in the fountain pen manufacturing industry with more than 100 years of development history. Each Sailor pen product is a commitment to precision, meticulousness and high quality finishing.

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With this article, Concopens introduced What is a fountain pen? as well as an overview of Fountain Pens – history of formation and development. As a Vietnamese handicraft fountain pen brand, Concopens always wants to bring users quality fountain pen products with high perfection but especially at extremely reasonable prices. If you have any questions or need advice, please contact hotline 0933.898.289, Concopens will answer for you!