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What is a Fountain Pen? Fountain Pen 101 Part One

Fountain Pen Basics Made Simple

Did you unwrap a new fountain pen over the holidays? There’s no better time to learn how to care for it properly—and to make every writing session feel effortless. Whether you’re brand new to the hobby or a seasoned enthusiast looking to refresh your skills, a little education goes a long way in protecting and enjoying your pens.

To make getting started simple, our Fountain Pen 101 series brings essential knowledge together in clear, approachable videos designed to answer your most common questions and build confidence from the first fill.

Explore our five-part Fountain Pen 101 series to sharpen your skills, or reach out to our Customer Care team anytime—we’re always happy to help however we can!

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Parts of a Fountain Pen: Fountain Pen 101 Part Two

Parts of a Fountain Pen

Take a look at fountain pen parts and the terminology you’ll encounter along the way.

How to Clean a Fountain Pen: Fountain Pen 101 Part Three

How to Clean a Fountain Pen

Walk through cleaning your fountain pens, from simple to advanced methods.

The Different Types of Fountain Pen Nibs: Fountain Pen 101 Part Four

Different Types of Nibs

Learn the differences between fountain pen nibs and how they affect writing.

Writing With a Fountain Pen

Go over best practices that make using your fountain pens easier and more enjoyable.

FOUNTAIN PEN 101

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Fountain Pen Basics, Made Easy 🖋️

Fountain Pen Basics Made Simple

Parts of a Fountain Pen Take a look at fountain pen parts and the terminology you’ll encounter along the way.

How to Clean a Fountain Pen Walk through cleaning your fountain pens, from simple to advanced methods.

Different Types of Nibs Learn the differences between fountain pen nibs and how they affect writing.

Writing With a Fountain Pen Go over best practices that make using your fountain pens easier and more enjoyable.

Ready to find your perfect writing match?

Parts of a Fountain Pen

Take a look at fountain pen parts and the terminology you’ll encounter along the way.

How to Clean a Fountain Pen

Walk through cleaning your fountain pens, from simple to advanced methods.

Different Types of Nibs

Learn the differences between fountain pen nibs and how they affect writing.

Writing With a Fountain Pen

Go over best practices that make using your fountain pens easier and more enjoyable.