The art of putting pen to paper has undeniably dwindled in the past few decades, but for a small number of dedicated enthusiasts, nothing beats traditional fountain pens. Elegant tools for creative ...

Yamamoto’s specialized fountain pen shop ... He pays close attention to how they intend to use the pens and their writing style before starting work. For instance, a man visiting his shop ...

Glass fountain pens, always more of a novelty item than a practical tool for everyday use, are making a comeback as young artists experiment with picturesque appearances and inks of various hues.

New York-based novelist Amitav Ghosh recently ordered a fountain pen from an artisanal ... a warm and smoky hard rubber - which many modern pen makers do not use - and high quality acrylic ...