Starting with the Platinum Preppy at $7 and the Kaweco Perkeo at $18, ... When it comes to fountain pens, it’s mostly the nib that separates elite pens from the merely really good ones.

In an era of digital overload, many professionals are rediscovering the art of writing with style and function.

There’s a different kind of comfort in things analog—like a fountain pen on paper, and being able to brush over the words written on the page ...

A fountain pen, to me, was something people used for actual calligraphy. I knew fountain pens were part of the whole Classic Man thing that Esquire is built on, but I tapped out at buying a nice suit.

Fountain pens remain the top seller, ranging in price from $20 to $20,000. A popular option is the 1911 Sailor pen featuring platinum trim and a 21 karat gold nib.

Italy’s first fountain pen company went all out with a piece featuring solid platinum barrels, gold nibs and 1,919 De Beers cabochon diamonds – a tribute to the firm’s founding date ...

Fountain pens are meant to last a long time, another reason some prefer them over disposable ballpoints. Fountain pens can be customized with different colors of ink and types of nibs.