Are fountain pens a good investment?
In short: no. Fountain pens are meant to be used, not to sit on a shelf somewhere, bereft of ink. Although the value of certain brands or models of fountain pens may increase over time, fountain pens generally don’t become worth their weight in gold. In fact, some fountain pens may decrease in value over time, although this happens rarely. Those pens which increase significantly in value do so for a few limited reasons: • They have a value due to their “jewelry” content, e.g. gold, silver, and/or gems; • They have “historical” value, e.g. they are examples of the earliest pens made, such as “first edition” Watermans, etc.; • They are the few remaining examples of a notable company model. Some may think that a 30 year old Parker or Sheaffer might have some significant value. In fact, some vintage pens that are 60 years old, but have been reconditioned, write far better than new pens! For instance, examples of Sheaffer Snorkel or Parker Vacumatic pens in very good condition sometimes sel
