While the concept of applying ink to paper with a stylus can be traced back to ancient Egypt and China, the modern self-contained ink pen is a relatively new invention. Split quills gave way to ...

In an era of digital overload, many professionals are rediscovering the art of writing with style and function.

Fountain pens remain the top seller, ranging in price from $20 to $20,000. A popular option is the 1911 Sailor pen featuring platinum trim and a 21 karat gold nib.

The 100 best pens as tested by the writers and editors of the Strategist. They tested felt-tip, gel, rollerball, ballpoint, and fountain pens, including ones from Pilot, Baron Fig, Montblanc, Ohto ...

Still, some things never go out of style—including classic Camelot cool, as evidenced by Montblanc’s platinum-plated tribute to JFK. Must-Buy: “John F. Kennedy” fountain pen, $1,035 ...

T-shirts at the show read, “My fountain pen scoffs at your subpar writing instrument,” and “Don’t touch my nibs.” Companies had names such as Pendemonium and Penquisition.The DC Metro ...

No one expected pen manufacturer Lamy to rerelease Dark Lilac — that is, until last month, when a few European retailers began selling an ink called, wait for it, Dark Lilac.

Lamy, a German pen manufacturer, made a recent splash when it quietly rereleased Dark Lilac, a much-celebrated color of ink. A lush purple with a golden sheen, Dark Lilac, despite its popularity ...