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What are wood fountain pens?

Many children who are living in the age of computers and have been using ball point pens for making their journals would be quite surprised to know about fountain pens. These days it is quite rare to see people signing cheques or taking down notes using fountain pens. People usually prefer the more friendly ballpoint pens, rollerball pens for comfort and quick writing. Fountain pens have been in use by man for many years from the time it was introduced by Lewis Waterman way back in the 1850’s. The fountain pen has undergone many changes from then to its present versions which are available from various companies which are into exclusively making these fine writing instruments for years. Some companies which have been in the business and are noted for their fountain pens are Parker, Schaeffer, Mont Blanc and Pilot.

New to the Fountain Pen scene is the wood body Fountain Pens which are only made by specialty shops like Lanier Pens. Highly skilled artisans are required to hand turn pieces of wood into polished pen bodies. Wood Fountain pen are very warm to the touch and are comfortable to hold as apposed to the mass produced cold metals and acrylics bodied fountain pens made by big name pen companies.
A fountain pen is a mechanism, which contains a reservoir of ink that is mainly water based. The reservoir is concealed in the pen body which is usually mass produced by machines out of melted plastics or cold metals. This is not the case with all Lanier Pens. Each Lanier Pen is hand made by highly skilled artisans out of warm exotic woods which adds aesthetic appeal and monetary value to each writing instrument.
Lanier Pens manufacture only the highest quality wood body Fountain Pens, Rollerball Pens, Ball-Point Pen and Designer Pencils. Each item takes approximate 5 to 14 days to make but the final product is worth the wait. We promise!
Fountain pens allow us to write on paper with ease and one can write a letter or journal in a highly relaxed manner. A fountain pen that is good will give the writer smooth lines without having to put in much pressure while writing. This will help ensure that the writing is legible to who ever reads it.
Fountain pens are available in all price ranges but the more exclusive ones which are made from wood and are handcrafted are priced starting at $65 on up. There are custom made fountain pens also for order which make ideal gifts to colleagues, friends and close ones. Everyone loves to receive a fountain pen with their name engraved on it as a gift and sure to make a great graduation gift for our young adults that are starting their careers. Presenting fountain pens to young adults will encourage them to write journals and this will instill a sense of satisfaction in them when they see how beautifully they are able to write.
Wood fountain pens can last a life time and can be handed down to the younger generation. Some fountain pens are also considered collectibles as only a few of them have been made exclusively a that time. Fountain pens of course need to be treated well if you want them to last long. The oils in your hand will keep the wood healthily; regularly cleaning of the nibs and taking good care of your fountain pens will help them to last long. When planning to get a fountain pen for your self make sure that you consider wood bodied fountain pens for Lanier Pen as each are individual pieces of art that are pleasantly warm to hold and are smooth to write with.

By: Jim21 Lanier21

Article Source: http://www.directorys.uniquearticles.info

Jim Lanier is author of this article on Wood Fountain Pens. Find more information about Custom Wood Pens here.

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