From the very beginning, fountain pens have been serving the mankind. The classic design with arresting beauty, fountain pens have conquered the world. It dated back to 10th century when fountain pens started venture. It became the integral part of elite and educated class. The intelligentsia class uses this fountain pen as the strongest medium of expression of thoughts. It helps them to churn out their emotional outbursts through writing.

During 10th century people nestled fountain pens because of excellent service and smooth writing capability. It is the fact that at first fountain pens were made of bird feathers. First feathers were sharpened and then cut to proper shape of fountain pens. These quill pens were much popular among erudite persons.  Through the passage of time, fountain pens underwent a number of experiments and modifications. With the invention of new version of fountain pen by Waterman in the year of 1884, people were enamored with the quality of the pens. It was equipped with self reservoir so people did not feel bothered to refill the pen with ink. The nibs of the pens were smooth and flexible in writing. It moved very gently without any scratch or obstruction.

In modern context,  fountain pens have passed through the passage of transition and switchover. Now it is modified and more flexible in the sense that people take the advantage of smooth writing without spending much effort. The design is also superb. The prices of the fountain pens are at variance with the quality of the pens. There is a wide range of collection. Although fountain pens are available in a variety of styles offering unique features, each is comprised of the same basic components: the nib, or point; …In spite of the availability of the various styles of fountain pens with excellent characteristics, the basic design and structure of fountain pens are same. Each fountain pen is comprised of the nib or point, cap which gives safeguard to the nib from further damage.