| With the integration of computers into today's | | | | but you will enjoy your fountain pen a lot more if |
| society, writing seems to be going out of fashion. | | | | you go for something that you actually like. You don't |
| However, more people are looking at getting back | | | | want to buy a pen, find it doesn't really work for you |
| into the habit and are buying in to fountain pens. You | | | | so that you hide it away in a draw, never to be seen |
| have fallen in to this category and are looking for | | | | again. |
| your first fountain pen. So which way to go? | | | | The other question of course is how much to spend |
| There are ways to find your perfect first fountain | | | | on a fountain pen. As I previously mentioned, I would |
| pen, but generally this involves a more hands on | | | | recommend that you start off with two or three |
| approach. If you can, go to a pen shop and try out a | | | | cheaper pens. You should be able to pick these up |
| number of different pens. If you are not able to do | | | | for less than $10 each. When you are comfortable |
| this, you could always buy 2-3 cheaper pens get | | | | with the type of pen, nib size and barrel shape and |
| some idea of what you want in a pen. You need to | | | | size, you can maybe start looking for a three digit |
| discover what suits you best in terms of the pens | | | | pen. But remember, don't waste your money on a |
| girth, its weight, nib size and so on. | | | | fountain pen because it looks nice. They are made to |
| An italic nib is a great way for a beginner to get used | | | | be used, so please pick wisely. Happy writing. |
| to using a fountain pen. Not wishing to put you off, | | | | |