How Do You Use A Fountain Pen?
The use of a fountain pen is almost a lost art. First came ballpoint pens, then roller balls, then gel pens and the eloquence of the fountain pen was forgotten. Yet, fountain pens are still sold in every price range. From the cheapie version found at the local super center to the expensive name brand found only at upscale office supply or department stores, the fountain pen will always find new devotees. Using a fountain pen is really no different than using any other type of ink pen. Once you learn how to fill the ink, the rest is simple. Determine what type of refill unit your fountain pen requires. Some fountain pens have a converter, others a bladder and still others use a simple cartridge. Dip a converter into liquid ink and use the screw-type top to fill the converter with ink. Insert into the pen and use as normal. Dip the nip fully into the liquid ink for bladder type refills. Use the tiny bar to siphon the ink into the bladder. Once filled, insert the bladder into the barrel o
