Why is the fountain pen so admired? Is it not just another writing instrument, like a ballpoint, gel or pencil? Could you not produce the same words from a different tool? Yes, of course you could. But for me, it's not just a simple pen. I love its history, the beauty of its look, the wonderful array of inks that excite your eyes, the variety of strokes each pen can make and how they are unique from all others of its sisters and cousins, and the interest of each person's uniq