Fountain pens are a joy to write with and a chance to show off your penmanship. They demonstrate a passion for tradition and craftsmanship and certainly aren’t just for elderly, rich ...

This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. Growing up in Saudi Arabia, I learned cursive with a fountain pen in the third grade as part of the standard curriculum. I wasn’t good at ...

As we previously mentioned, the first difference is the ink. Fountain pens use a liquid-based ink which takes a while to dry. This allows the ink to flow smoothly. Ballpoints use a much thicker ink.