fountain pen

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American inventor Louis E. Waterman is credited for developing and patenting the first modern fountain pen in 1884—one that could store ink inside and eliminate the need for a separate ink pot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

He wrote with a fountain pen, not a computer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

This time the plan gets the fountain pen and cartridge paper treatment - a treaty, an agreement between two countries recognised internationally.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2023

Decorators also work at wheels and with specialized tools, like one instrument that resembles a fountain pen.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2023

He took from his pockets the cards he carried about with him, his watch, and his fountain pen.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers