Man has the deep nostalgic feeling about fountain pens. Fountain pens have a long tradition and recognition. The erudite class preferred to write articles and letters with their most admirable fountain pens. In the 10th century, fountain pens were first available for the usage. At that time, the society was under the complete manipulation of monarchic class. So general persons were deprived of the usage of the fountain pens.

However, the elite society used to write with fountain pens.  In 1884 Waterman contributed a new version of fountain pens to the society. His newly invented fountain  pens were loaded with self ink reservoir mechanism with pointed nib. It was much popular among the literate persons. Waterman himself sold approximately 35 fountain pens a week. So fountain pens won the hearts of his contemporaries. However M. Bion a French national had the oldest fountain pen dated back to 1702.  Antique fountain pens are very precious and sumptuous.  Many have the ardent wish to collect antique fountain pens. It is seen  that most vintage fountain pens are the rarest of  rarity. It is not easily available.

To preserve these antique pens one should take proper care and maintenance. These vintage pens are equipped with ink filling technique and it is different from other pens.  The cost of the vintage pens is reliant on the valuable materials and quality of nibs and cases in which these pens are kept. In case, the nibs are made of gold plate or silver, the prices automatically shoot up. Antique pens have glorious historical background. These pens are basically found in curio shops or flea market.  One can take the advantage of the internet to find out the list of such antique shops which sell vintage pens. However, before making any commitment, one should take proper information regarding the authenticity of such sellers.