You—yes, you—you’re an artist, even if you don’t know it. Think about it: ... Fountain pens are akin to watches, with a long, storied tradition of collecting.

In an era of digital overload, many professionals are rediscovering the art of writing with style and function.

A fountain pen, to me, was something people used for actual calligraphy. I knew fountain pens were part of the whole Classic Man thing that Esquire is built on, but I tapped out at buying a nice suit.

Vintage-pen collectors are a mainstay of pen shows. Some of these people are more interested in pens as “a work of art rather than a writing instrument,” Ed Fingerman, a former president of ...

Fountain pens are meant to last a long time, another reason some prefer them over disposable ballpoints. ... “The art of that nib is that it’s gold, which is a very soft metal.

The enormous patina-green fountain pen juts over the sidewalk on F Street, two blocks from the White House, its gold nib pointing down at the front doors like a command. “Fahrney’s Pens ...

For collectors and enthusiasts at the London Pen Show, the finest writing instruments can cost thousands of dollars. As one dealer put it, “This is art of the highest quality.” ...