Fountain Pen

Who Invented Fountain Pens?

Want to know about the invention of one of the finest writing instruments available on our planet? The fountain pens- the history of fountain pens traces its history back to 10th century when its existence has been mentioned. However the first surviving fountain pen was called bion named after the man Bion, a french pen maker. This took place in the 18th century. There is no proof that it was Bion who invented these instruments. Though there are proofs for the existence of golden nibs, most commonly used were the quills which were cut in the shape of nibs. In earlier days these pens were fabricated using metals.

Three prime factors that aided the promotion of fountain pens were the discovery of hard rubber, availability of better quality ink and iridium tipped gold nib. The hard rubber similar to plastic was cheap, durable as well as easily malleable to make various designs. The quality of the ink was so high that it eliminated the disadvantage of clogging. This breakthrough took place in the 19th century after which the sales of fountain pens saw uplift.only during this period did come into existence, splendid designs put forth by various brands. New York was considered the best market for fountain pens showcasing premiere brands of fountain pens.
By using the principle of capillary attraction, Waterman designed fountain pens that to some extent revolutionzed the fountain pen market. These pens are known as the most practical pieces available on the market. It must be noted that the firm promoted these pens widely only after the death of its inventor. From then on various new technologies have been used to make new designs out of Waterman’s design. As his design serves as the base, even to this day he is known as the inventor of fountain pens.