Description

Book Synopsis
The fountain pen as we know it today developed over thousands of years, from the simple stylus used for cutting marks into clay tablets, to the brush, through the reed, the quill and the steel-nib dip pen, and finally to the self-contained fountain pen. The advent of electronic communication of the written word has failed to dim the appeal of the fountain pen, and names such as Parker, Waterman and Sheaffer remain household names. Fountain Pens covers the complete history of the fountain pen with useful advice on how to build a collection and where best to look for fountain pens, from car boot sales to the internet.

Fountain Pens

    Product form

    £20.00

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £25.00 – you save £5.00 (20%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Mon 29 Jun 2026.

    A Hardback by Peter Twydle

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Fountain Pens by Peter Twydle

      Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
      Publication Date: 30/06/2009
      ISBN13: 9781847971142, 978-1847971142
      ISBN10: 1847971148
      Also in:
      Home & Garden Antiques, vintage and collectables: iI

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The fountain pen as we know it today developed over thousands of years, from the simple stylus used for cutting marks into clay tablets, to the brush, through the reed, the quill and the steel-nib dip pen, and finally to the self-contained fountain pen. The advent of electronic communication of the written word has failed to dim the appeal of the fountain pen, and names such as Parker, Waterman and Sheaffer remain household names. Fountain Pens covers the complete history of the fountain pen with useful advice on how to build a collection and where best to look for fountain pens, from car boot sales to the internet.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account