For those who came here because of the link in my other write up about visiting Tokyo , and who may not be familiar with the fountain pen hobby, let me give you a primer in two paragraphs: While there are various accounts of fountain pen collecting as a hobby before, it is generally accepted that today's fountain pen hobby can be traced to its origin in the United States in the 1970s when a group of people who individually collected vintage fountain pens started to connect with each other via newsletters, small meets, and eventually gatherings which later evolved into pen shows. Something must have struck a chord with a lot of people across generations because from those humble beginnings, today we have 20+ pen shows in the US alone, each with 1000s of attendees, and more popping up all over the globe, accompanied by online forums, Youtube channels, social media feeds and contents to connect fountain pen enthusiasts daily. And with that background, this is my fountain pen experien...
Thoughts and Tips from a vintage fountain pen restorer and collector.