Lean in For a Fun Lil’ History of The Fountain Pen.
Plume it up, Pulp Scriveners! We have a captivating blogisode for you today.
The year was 1884. Waterman was the name. And the fountain pen was his game.
Lewis Waterman. He was the James Bond of fountain pens. He might not have thwarted international spies, but he did basically invent the ‘pen licence’ (a highly coveted document amongst younger generations!) If you know, you know.
Before the fountain pen, there was something called the ‘dip pen’. Pretty similar, except that you had to keep dipping the pen into ink to write continuously. Like corn chips and guacamole!? Perfect for a late night snack, but not what you want when you’re in the middle of pouring your heart out/plotting your blockbuster movie/listing life tasks/etc!!!
Waterman felt the frustration. “Get that ink flowing!” is possibly what he thought when he wanted a better alternative. As a pen salesman, he had seen them all. But he hadn’t seen a pen that could provide free-flowing ink for prolific penmanship!
So, he did what clever people do when they need a problem solved. He invented one himself. Bright lad!
In the meantime, things have definitely been brought forward to the 21st Century … Check out the
KAWECO Perkeo Fountain Pen
In colourways black, green, teal clear and blossom. Medium and Fine nibs. The Perkeo series offers modern and ergonomic design in contemporary colours to facilitate beautiful and expressive writing. Use them for Calligraphy, doodling, journaling, or whatever takes your fancy!
But hey, don’t you need a clean slate to work with? Of course you do. And we have just the thing …
Yupo Paper
It’s smooth. It’s bright. It’s white. It’s 100% waterproof synthetic paper that stands up to harsh conditions while printing beautifully.
The paperweight is 200 gsm.
The colour is Ultra White.
Yupo sheets are sold single!
Check out Yupo’s outstanding attributes:
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Waterproof.
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Tear-resistant (as in ripping, but also that salty water coming from your eyes when you write a beautiful piece of poetry or read a sincere message from a loved one. You know what we mean).
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Holds ink beautifully.
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Unrivalled smoothness.
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Bright whites and opaques.
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Silky sheen.
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Versatile weights.
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Durability!
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Recyclable.
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Chemical and stain resistant.
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Variety of grades for unique print needs.
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100% tree-free. Bonus!!
Stylographic
Take the pressure off. That’s what fountain pens do. Literally.
They use the weight of the pen and capillary action (the process of liquid flowing through a narrow space) to create a smooth writing experience.
“So fill it up with ink, let it flow. And watch the words come to life and glow.”
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