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Fountain pens can have many different looks.
Like old Dip pens and quill pens, they have metal nibs - a flat, pointed piece of metal that directs ink to the paper. Unlike Dip pens, fountain pens are designed to hold a quantity of ink so you don't have to keep an ink supply handy. That makes them a lot more portable. They also have a cap to prevent the nib from drying out between uses.
The ink storage area (barrel) can be made out a variety of things, like gold, silver, brass, Stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, celluloid, resin, carbon fibre, glass, plastic or hard rubber (common in pens in the late 1800s to early 1900s).
Pen barrels and caps are often painted or made in a colored plastic. Some have fancy filigreed metal overlays or sleeves over the barrel.
Nibs can be left sticking out, or partially covered so that only the tip is visible. All nibs used to be made of gold or a gold alloy, since it was more resistant to the corrosive inks sold back in the days of dip pens. Today, most nibs are made of stainless steel which is stronger, cheaper, and more suitable to speedy note-taking.
I suggest you go to Ebay and type "fountain pens" in the search box. You could also go to Pentrace, and go to the message board. Folks are always posting pictures of fountain pens. Sign up for free, and you will also be able to post so you can ask questions yourself.
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Where can I get a personalized fountain pen?
The fountain pen hospital has a ton of options to tailor to what you need out of a custom pen. http://www.fountainpenhospital.com/ Look around for what you want.
What is a fountain pen liquid?
Fountain pen liquid is as of course the liquid from a fountain pen.
When was the fountain pen invented and what does it look like?
it was invented by LMFAO and Lil Wayne(: They were madly in love so they made it look like a heart<3
What is a fountain pen used for?
A fountain pen is used for writing.
What is fountain pen in spanish?
a fountain pen is una pluma. thankyou x
Who is the Greek god of the fountain pen?
There is no Greek god of the fountain pen.
Is a baby fountain pen an inkling?
No, a baby fountain pen is not an inkling. An inkling refers to a small or slight idea or understanding, whereas a baby fountain pen is a smaller-sized fountain pen designed for easier handling by children or those with smaller hands.
What word is when linked to water soda and pen can form compound word?
The word is fountain. water fountain fountain pen soda fountain
What is the plural of fountain pen?
Fountain pens.
Can you use India Ink in your regular fountain pen?
No it will clog up your fountain pen.
How did the fountain pen change the world?
it like um changed the world
What did the ballpoint pen replace?
fountain pen
