Note: Update to Version 1.1 on 8/6/17. Now contains photos and editorial enhancements!
If you are interested in fountain pens, this book is a great place to start. It is short, easy to read and filled with valuable information that I have gathered since becoming a fountain pen enthusiast. I have included lots of links so that you can connect with other fountain pen users, dealers and resources. It is a great primer for those just entering the world of fountain pens.
The subjects covered include:
A Brief History of Fountain Pens Vintage vs. Modern Fountain Pens Great Starter Fountain Pens All About Ink Fountain Pen Filling Systems Fountain Pen Maintenance and Cleaning Fountain Pen Nibs Writing with Fountain Pens Building a Fountain Pen Collection Paper for Fountain Pens Mixing Fountain Pen Inks Pens from Around the World Custom Fountain Pens High-End Fountain Pens Fountain Pens As Investments Fountain Pen Dealers Fountain Pen Resources
About me: I am Tony Thomas, editor of the Frugal Fountain Pen blog: thefrugalfountainpen.blogspot.com. My blog has had over 230K page views since it started in January of 2014.
I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I have enjoyed writing it!
Check out this You Tube video about the book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4PKGfPEVhY