| A pen is an extension of and complement to the | | | | cartridge that releases ink to paper. My experience is |
| expression of our personalities. Expressing ourselves | | | | that rollerballs seem to have a smoother flow of ink |
| through writing should be a pleasurable and stylish | | | | compared to ballpoints, but it ultimately is a matter of |
| experience and luxury pens help us fulfill that | | | | personal preference. |
| expectation. Here, we will explore the luxury pen in | | | | Fountain pens use a reservoir or cartridge that |
| terms of varieties and prices, types available, and | | | | connects to the pen nib that release its ink to paper. |
| writing characteristics. After learning these basic | | | | A couple of characteristics are worthy of |
| dimensions of luxury pens, we will have the | | | | consideration. A variety of pen nibs and ink color are |
| understanding necessary to choose the right pen for | | | | available that allow the user to produce a very |
| our personal use or as a special gift. | | | | personal or artistic flair to the resulting writing. One of |
| Who Makes Luxury Pens? | | | | the issues related to fountain pens however is the |
| There are two major sources of luxury pens. The | | | | need for proper storage and maintenance. Fountain |
| first is the large manufacturers that produce and | | | | pen nibs can become clogged or even rendered |
| market throughout the world. In most cases they | | | | unusable if ink is allowed to dry in the nib. |
| have excellent products and reputations. Examples | | | | How are luxury Pens Different From Ordinary Pens? |
| include Waterman from Paris in the $50 plus price | | | | Luxury pens typically include premium ink cartridges |
| range, Mont Blanc from Germany in the $100 to over | | | | and writing tips that provide a smoother and more |
| $1000 range, and Cross from the USA in about the | | | | even flow of ink to paper. The size, shape and |
| $50 range. | | | | weight of luxury pens also facilitate an ergonomic and |
| The other type of makers are small craft shops or | | | | comfortable writing experience. Finally, the materials |
| individuals that craft pens from components that | | | | and appearance are pleasant to behold. Take a look |
| they purchase from a variety of suppliers. Prices | | | | at some pen examples to get a better idea. |
| range from about $25 to several hundred dollars. The | | | | Summary |
| quality and customer service can vary widely but you | | | | Many enjoy writing in the form of ink to paper rather |
| can often find very beautiful and unique pens from | | | | than keyboard to monitor. For those that do, |
| these sources. You can easily view offerings from | | | | consideration should be given to a luxury writing |
| both large manufacturers and small craft sources by | | | | instrument to make the experience more pleasurable |
| entering "luxury pens" in your favorite search engine. | | | | and personally expressive. There are a variety of |
| What Types are Available? | | | | types, styles, and characteristics to choose from. |
| The basic types of pens include rollerball, ballpoint, and | | | | Hopefully, the information provided here will assist in |
| fountain pen. The rollerball and ballpoint are similar in | | | | your selection. |
| that they both have a self-contained, replaceable ink | | | | |