Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer, editor, publisher and fan of all things handwritten. I know...it's hard to believe, but this year marks five decades ...

Consider a fountain pen. With the variety of gorgeous writing instruments available, not to mention the broad range of prices, there is something that will suit virtually all tastes and budgets.

Dahne and Weinstein’s Tiffany selections include items like letter openers, key rings, bar knives, pocket pen knives and ... and Mont Blanc sterling silver fountain pens. Silver baby gifts ...

Most modern nibs are made of steel, gold or iridium, and the fountain pen bodies are made of ebonite, stainless steel or sterling silver. A true fountain pen also has a self-contained reservoir ...

Mont Blanc Meisterstück Martelé Sterling Silver Fountain Pen. "The relevance that fountain pens and handwriting had is diminished," says Nicky Pessaroff, editor-in-chief of Pen World magazine.

You will love its smooth, consistent pen flow while the slim design offers a comfortable grip even for long hours of writing. This limited edition, hand-wrought sterling silver fountain pen, is ...

Most of the finer examples had sterling silver or mother of pearl handles ... reloaded with ink by the end of each sentence. The fountain pen was invented in 1880 by an insurance salesman named ...