The Fountain Pen Book

The Fountain Pen Book

<br /><br />Note: Update to Version 1.1 on 8/6/17. Now contains photos and editorial enhancements! <br /><br />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.<br /><br />The subjects covered include:<br /><br />A Brief History of Fountain Pens<br />Vintage vs. Modern Fountain Pens<br />Great Starter Fountain Pens<br />All About Ink<br />Fountain Pen Filling Systems<br />Fountain Pen Maintenance and Cleaning<br />Fountain Pen Nibs<br />Writing with Fountain Pens<br />Building a Fountain Pen Collection<br />Paper for Fountain Pens<br />Mixing Fountain Pen Inks<br />Pens from Around the World<br />Custom Fountain Pens<br />High-End Fountain Pens<br />Fountain Pens As Investments<br />Fountain Pen Dealers<br />Fountain Pen Resources<br /><br />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.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I have enjoyed writing it!<br /><br />Check out this You Tube video about the book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4PKGfPEVhY