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The philosophy with using a fountain pen

The philosophy with using a fountain pen

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Tom Knighton
Feb 20, 2023
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I’ve long been more than a little fascinated with fountain pens. Something about a bit of metal and a flow of ink giving way to countless classics of world literature tugs at my very soul.

Even today, when the fountain pen is little more than a curiosity for most, it’s still an enduring symbol of literature.

Think about it…

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