| A fountain pen is often considered to be an | | | | the nib. If the nib is made of gold or any other |
| extension of one's personality and as a result, is | | | | precious mineral, and is quite smooth to write, prices |
| considered to be a very personal item. It is primarily | | | | tend to be higher. |
| because of this that for most fountain pen owners, | | | | The other important features that determine the |
| the quality of the pen is of utmost importance. The | | | | quality of a fountain pen are its size and ink capacity. |
| quality of a fountain pen lies not just in its nib and | | | | Most buyers prefer pens of standard sizes that easily |
| how smoothly it writes on paper but also depends on | | | | fit into their pockets but there are others who prefer |
| the grip of the pen, its size and of course, the quality | | | | to own pens of unique shapes, designs and sizes. |
| of materials used in manufacturing the exteriors of | | | | While preference for a particular size varies from |
| the pen. | | | | individual to individual, amount of ink that can be |
| The quality of a fountain pen is also reflective of its | | | | stored is of a particular amount which helps in |
| price. While most run off the mill ball point pens are | | | | maintaining standardization. Pens with plunger fillers or |
| cheaper and can be thrown away, a fountain pen | | | | cartridges are considered to be of high quality as |
| inspite of not being very expensive is something that | | | | they have more ink storing capacity. Prices for quality |
| most people like to treasure. The price of a good | | | | fountain pens range between a few dollars to around |
| quality fountain pen depends greatly on the quality of | | | | $300 or more. |