Many people think that fountain pens and dip pens are the same thing. The nib and flowing ink in a fountain pen make it ideal for calligraphy, right? This post will help you see that the answer isn't as simple as you might expect. Find out what sets these two pens and pencils apart and decide if you really need to shell out for both or if you can get by with just one for now.

Despite Appearances, Fountain Pens and Dip Pens Have Significant Differences
To begin studying calligraphy, most novices naturally wonder, "Should I start with a pen that dips into ink, or do I start with one of those pens that already has an ink cartridge in it?" (This would be interpreted as a fountain pen.) A fountain pen is often seen as little more than an upgraded version of the traditional dip pen by its users. It is, in a sense, yet there are significant differences between the two writing implements. Today, we'll go over those variations so you can pick the pen that works best for you.

The Pilot Falcon fountain pen and graceful cursive handwriting add a touch of grace to this letter.
This letter was written in perfect cursive with a Pilot Falcon fountain pen, and it is a thing of beauty.

Exactly what does it mean when someone says "fountain pen"?

Years and years ago, the Egyptians developed the first fountain pen. Invented as a solution to the problems associated with using a traditional dip pen, these pens are now widely used. A modern fountain pen has been around for a few thousand years. In its most basic form, a pen has a nib that fits into a feed. A cartridge supplies the ink, and the whole apparatus is housed in a barrel.

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