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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Visconti Comedia Caronte - Fountain Pen
Visconti Comedia Virgilio - Fountain Pen
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David Oscarson 25th Silver Anniversary Art Nouveau Limited Edition - Fountain Pen
Lamy AL-Star Special Edition Aubergine - Fountain Pen
Lamy AL-Star Special Edition Denim - Fountain Pen

Fountain Pens By Brand

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Aurora
Caran d'Ache
David Oscarson
Esterbrook
Graf von Faber-Castell
LAMY
Montblanc
Montegrappa Blue Nile IMG_005
Montegrappa
Ambertone DL2-033_img01
Namiki
Collosus of Rhodes RR22_img03
Pelikan
Madirin Yellow RR15_img01
Pilot
Pininfarina
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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Cartier Backgammon Stripes Foutain Pen Limited Edition
Lamy AL-Star Harry Potter Special Edition Hufflepuff - Fountain Pen
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Parker Duofold Centennial Black and Gold
Visconti Medici Palazzo Vecchio - Fountain Pen
Visconti Medici Palazzo Pitti - Fountain Pen
Visconti Medici Palazzo Riccardi - Fountain Pen
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Pilot Vanishing Point Raden Galaxy img02
Pilot Vanishing Point Raden Galaxy
DaVinci Amber 001
DaVinci Amber 002
Stipula Leonardo da Vinci Amber Limited Edition Fountain Pen
S.T. Dupont Olympio Black -Gold Cap img01
S.T. Dupont Olympio Black -Gold Cap img02
S.T. Dupont Olympio BLack Lacquer with Gold Stripe Cap FP
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Nahvalur Nautilus Mousseline Lilas Fountain Pen
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LIMITED EDITION
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Nahvalur Voyage Vacation - Quebec Fountain Pen
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LIMITED EDITION
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Nahvalur Voyage Cancun
LIMITED EDITION #008/100
Roma 2000 Bernini img 04
OMAS Collezione Roma 2000 - Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Esterbrook Estie King Of The Night - Fountain Pen
Pilot Custom Urushi Prussian Blue - Fountain Pen
LIMITED EDITION
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Cartier Dandy Green Ebonite Limited Edition Fountain Pen
Retro 51 Tornado™ Platinum Executive - Black Nickel Fountain Pen
Retro 51 Tornado Buzz - Fountain Pen
LIMITED EDITION
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Montegrappa Privilege of a Lifetime "Africa" Fountain Pen
Pelikan M900 Toledo White - Fountain Pen
Pelikan Souverän M670 Warm Grey - Fountain Pen Special Edition
Montblanc Great Characters Homage To The Great Gatsby Special Edition Fountain Pen
LIMITED EDITION #72/100
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Bexley Limited Edition 2005 Fountain Pen
LIMITED EDITION #198/333
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Montblanc 149 Homage to John Harrison Skeleton 333 Fountain Pen
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Pilot E95s Black & Gold - Fountain Pen
LIMITED EDITION #15/88
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Montblanc Qing Dynasty Limited Artisan 88 Edition Fountain Pen
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LIMITED EDITION 4050/4850
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Montblanc Patron of Art - Pope Julius II 4810 Limited Edition
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St. Dupond Line D - Pearl Blue FP IMG04
S.T. Dupont Line D - Pearl Blue
S.T. Dupont Eternity Large Casablanca - Fountain Pen
LIMITED EDITION
Visconti Limited Edition Dreaming Starry Night - Fountain Pen
Gioia Alleria Fountain Pen Mare Chiaro Fine w/Silver Trim
Lamy Scala Pianored - Fountain Pen
LAMY safari Steel Black - Fountain Pen
LIMITED EDITION
Pen of the Year 2005 - Galuchat - Brown
Lamy AL-Star Special Edition Sage - Fountain Pen
Lamy AL-Star Special Edition Autumn Pink - Fountain Pen
Retro 51 Tornado Stealth Lacquer Blue Black - Fountain Pen
Retro 51 Tornado Stealth Lacquer Black Cherry - Fountain Pen
Retro 51 Tornado Stealth Lacquer Midnight Purple - Fountain Pen
LIMITED EDITION
Pen of the Year 2005 - Galuchat - Grey
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