If you are interested in fountain pens, this book is a great place to start. It is short, easy to read and filled with valuable information that I have gathered since becoming a fountain pen enthusiast. I have included lots of links so that you can connect with other fountain pen users, dealers, and resources. It is a great primer for those just entering the world of fountain pens.
The subjects covered include:
A Brief History of Fountain Pens
Vintage vs. Modern Fountain Pens
Great Starter Fountain Pens
All About Ink
Fountain Pen Filling Systems
Fountain Pen Maintenance and Cleaning
Fountain Pen Nibs
Writing with Fountain Pens
Building a Fountain Pen Collection
Paper for Fountain Pens
Mixing Fountain Pen Inks
Pens from Around the World
Custom Fountain Pens
High-End Fountain Pens
Fountain Pens As Investments
Fountain Pen Dealers
Fountain Pen Resources
About me: I am Tony Thomas, editor of the Frugal Fountain Pen blog: thefrugalfountainpen.blogspot.com. My blog has had over 230K page views since it started in January of 2014. The recently revised version now contains photos and editorial enhancements!
I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I have enjoyed writing it!
Check out this YouTube video about the book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4PKGfPEVhY
