HowExpert Guide to Fountain Pens

Name: HowExpert Guide to Fountain Pens
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101+ Lessons to Learn How to Find, Use, Clean, Maintain, and Love Fountain Pens from A to Z

Created byHowExpert

Last updated 4/2021

English

What you'll learn

Fountain Pens

Course content

1 section • 13 lectures • 2h 27m total length

Welcome0:20
Dive into a fountain pens 101 guide that teaches how to find, use, clean, maintain, and love fountain pens from A to Z.
Introduction1:01
Explore the appeal of fountain pens, learn the differences between popular pen types, and discover how to choose, write, clean, and maintain a fountain pen for lifelong use.
Chapter 1: History of Fountain Pens and Regional Variations10:32
Explore the history of fountain pens, from early designs to modern regional variations and mechanisms, including capillary action, and the rise of ballpoints, with cultural influences shaping nibs and craftsmanship.
Chapter 2: Anatomy of a Fountain Pen17:52
Explore the six essential fountain pen parts: cap, body, grip, nib, feed, and filling system, and learn how cap types, materials, and design affect writing comfort and ink flow.
Chapter 3: All About Nibs14:29
Explore fountain pen nib sizes from extra fine to broad, including stub and italic variants, and compare Western versus Japanese nibs, steel versus gold, and in-house versus outsourced production.
Chapter 4: Know Your Filling Systems18:28
Explore cartridge and converter filling systems, compare standard international and proprietary cartridges, and learn piston, vacuum, and eyedropper fills for optimal ink capacity and maintenance.
Chapter 5: How to Write with a Fountain Pen12:53
Learn to write with a fountain pen by guiding the nib with a light touch at a 45-degree angle, then adjust grip, ink, and paper for a smooth, left-handed experience.
Chapter 6: It’s About More Than the Pen; Ink and Paper21:15
Explore how ink, paper, and technique shape your fountain pen experience, including nib flow, shading, shimmer, sheening, and choosing the right gsm, coating, texture, and ruling for your writing style.
Chapter 7: Get the Most Out of Them: Cleaning and Maintenance18:55
Learn how to clean and maintain fountain pens across cartridge, converter, piston, vacuum, and eyedropper fills; flush techniques, storage on the go, and when to refill.
Chapter 8: The Benefits of Using Fountain Pens17:35
Discover how fountain pens enable personal expression through pen and ink collection, ink sampling, swatch books, and handwriting practice, while reducing hand fatigue and boosting journaling and letter writing.
Frequently Asked Questions11:33
Explore practical guidance for choosing starter fountain pens, inks, and nibs, from recommended pens like Platinum Preppy and Pilot Metropolitan to cartridge versus bottled ink and essential maintenance tips.
Conclusion1:30
Choose your first fountain pen with comfort, aesthetics, and your handwriting style in mind. Experiment with nibs and ink, write with gentle pressure, and let enthusiasm guide your daily writing.
About the Expert0:54
Meet Lauren Treh, a stationery enthusiast and fountain pen fanatic who shares insights on pen collecting, inks, purple ink for fine or medium nibs, and bullet journaling.

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Description

If you want to learn everything about fountain pens, then check out "HowExpert Guide to Fountain Pens." You will learn how to find, use, clean, maintain, and love fountain pens from A to Z!

Fountain pens are not ancient relics, and they're not pens made of feathers that you dip into an ink vial. That would be a quill. They are part of a bustling and modern industry backed by users, collectors, and enthusiasts worldwide. And by the end of this course, you might be one of them.

In HowExpert Guide to Fountain Pens, you'll discover all you need to know about:
• What a fountain pen is
• How to write with a fountain pen
• How to clean a fountain pen
• How to make sure your fountain pen performs at its best
• Ways to use a fountain pen like daily reflection journaling and letter writing
• Fountain pen collecting
• How ink and paper make a difference in your writing
• Why fountain pens can be so expensive
• And so much more!

In this guide, there will also be tips, tricks, and warnings to ensure that your fountain pen maintenance takes no more effort than it has to. Collecting and writing with fountain pens are supposed to be part of an enjoyable hobby. It's not supposed to stress you out. The tips and lessons inside this guide will ensure that your experience is smooth as a nib on paper.

Check out “HowExpert Guide to Fountain Pens” and learn all about fountain pens starting today!

About the Expert
Lauren Traye is a life-long stationery enthusiast turned fountain pen fanatic. She's been collecting and using fountain pens for well over two years and enjoys spreading her knowledge to her friends, family, and anyone who will listen. Over the years, she's amassed a collection of over 20 pens, 18 bottles of ink, and countless ink samples. She's not running out of ink any time soon. Her preferred pen will have a fine or medium nib and will always be inked with something purple. When she's not tending to her fountain pen collection or roaming the internet for her next acquisition, she enjoys bullet journaling, reading, and spending time with her two adorable kittens.

Who this course is for:

Fountain Pen Enthusiasts