Fountain Pens

A fountain pen is a writing instrument with a metal nib that uses water-based ink for an unparalleled writing experience. A rollerball pen also uses water-based ink but instead utilizes, as the name would suggest, a roller-ball writing mechanism, and the more common ballpoint pen uses petroleum-based, viscous inks.

Luxury fountain pens separate themselves from less expensive writing instruments by providing the smoothest, richest writing experience. In high-quality fountain pens, ink flow from the reservoir or cartridge of the instrument to the paper is sustained through capillary action, providing a steady, consistent application of ink.

Due to the ink being water-based, a cap is almost always necessary to prevent the ink from drying out. We invite you to discover the high-quality difference in writing with fountain pens. Shop by new arrivals, luxury pen brands, and staff picks below.

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New Arrivals

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LAMY safari 2025 Special Edition Dusk - Fountain Pen
LAMY safari 2025 Special Edition Sunset - Fountain Pen
LIMITED EDITION
Visconti Limited Edition Dreaming Sunflowers - Fountain Pen
Nahvalur Voyage Cherry Blossom - Fountain Pen
Montblanc Meisterstück Around the World in 80 Days Year 3 LeGrand Fountain Pen

Fountain Pens By Brand

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Aurora
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Caran d'Ache
David Oscarson
Esterbrook
Graf von Faber-Castell
LAMY
Montblanc
Montegrappa
Namiki
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Pelikan
Pilot
Pininfarina
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Platinum
Retro 51
S.T. Dupont
Visconti
Waldmann
ystudio

Staff Picks

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LIMITED EDITION
The Pleasure of Writing Limited Edition "Ortocera" from Montegrappa - Fountain Pen
LIMITED EDITION
The Pleasure of Writing Limited Edition "Lovers Point" from Visconti - Fountain Pen
Montblanc StarWalker BlackCosmos Doué Fountain Pen
Pininfarina PF TWO Fountain Pen - Blue
Pilot Vanishing Point Decimo Burgundy Fountain Pen
Pilot Vanishing Point Blue Carbonesque Fountain Pen
Visconti Pen
Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age - Fountain Pen
LIMITED EDITION
Currently Unavailable
Namiki Emperor Urushi Fountain Pen - Vermillion

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