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Ink is one of the surprisingly inexpensive parts of getting into fountain pens. A standard 30–50 mL bottle typically costs around $10–20, and even premium inks are often in the $20–40 range. Since a bottle can last for months or much longer if you are writing with fine nibs, the cost per page is low.

In other words, once you have the pen, ink exploration is very affordable.

A good fountain pen can cost anywhere from around $30 to $2,000+, but you don't need to spend hundreds to get a great writing experience. For most people, $30–$100 is plenty. Here's what you get at each price point, why you don't need to be afraid of damaging the nib, and a low risk way to try your first fountain pen.

Writing with a fountain pen is a physical experience, not a task. The pen glides effortlessly, connecting your thoughts directly to the page. It's nib can be tuned to your hand, making every stroke smooth and intuitive. You slow down, and writing starts to feel like your voice.

If you're new to fountain pens, these are the beginner friendly pens that are both affordable and likely to stay in your rotation, even as your experience grows. Options for note taking, journaling and sketching in waterproof ink.

Our most popular tools for sketching outside. When you make the move to sketch outdoors, you get the benefit of working in natural light, and the relaxation that the natural environment provides. It's a great way to build confidence and...

As fountain pen users gain experience, many begin considering a pen with a gold nib. While the writing tip itself is not made of gold, the nib body is, giving a softer, more refined writing feel than most stainless steel...

Known for precision, whether a gold or stainless steel nib, Pilots are reliably smooth writers. These are our top sellers: Pilot Kakuno & Metropolitan: These are our top stainless steel models and recommended as excellent entry-level pens. Affordable, yet offer...

These are the Top 7 TWSBI pens we'd actually recommend. Nearly all pens are piston filling, using a cartridge-free mechanism to draw ink into the transparent barrel: TWSBI Eco: A great first piston filler, with a large 1.8mL ink capacity,...