Happy International Fountain Pen Day!

I spent years buying those Schaffer calligraphy kits that come with colour-coded pens, or different sizes of nibs that you can swap out. They were always disappointing, and I never knew why. My first real fountain pen was an Ahab, way back when they were new and novel. It got ink everywhere and I never did get good flex. Never looked back.

My first fountain pen was a white Lamy. It took me down the rabbit hole fast! I adore fountain pens now and own a variety of pens and inks. Just when I think I am finished purchasing, I find another that I ‘must’ have. Thank you for the chance to enter this amazing giveaway.

Thanks for the giveaway! I’ve never had an Aurora, but love the classic look of the Duocart!

Fountain pens just make everything writing related more fun. I’ve always loved my job but the pens I use have made it that much better. Love the post.

I’ve just picked up a new fountain pen after not having one for over twenty years. So excited.

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Hello! My own first pen I found at the bottom of a box of memento while I was cleaning a basement cupboard. I cleaned it, got some carts that fit it and DOOM! The sensual experience of its usage ensnared me. Despite being a lefty, and having to relearn how to hand-write. And I was seduced at the idea of a writing instrument that does not become a piece of plastic junk as soon as you’ve expended the ink.

My first fountain pen was also a charcoal safari. I’ve been a stationery geek all my life but like you I was instantly hooked with the fountain pen. 4 years later I’m still in deep. Happy fountain pen day!

My first fountain pen was a plain black Pilot Metropolitan I got because I thought not pressing down on a ball when I write might reduce hand hand soreness when journaling for hours on end. I was right, but the side effect of that cure was that I caught the bug.

I can’t say which is my favourite fountain pen, but I’ve just recently had my first fountain pen disaster, more an embarrassment really. I don’t use cartridges at all, so I always siphon off the ink into vials. So, I’m about to refill my Pilot Custom 912 with Lamy Blue. I always use a bit tissue to wipe away ink from the insides of the vial to minimize mess. But in doing so the tissue caught the vial and flung it twisting toward my face. I had Lamy Blue all over my face and arms, looking like I just stepped out of Braveheart. Amazingly, it washed away completely. “Washable Blue” indeed!

Happy Fountain Pen Day!

First fountain pen was a blue Lamy Al-Star.

I got my first fountain pen recently to see if it would help with my writing hand cramps, and I believe it has. I haven’t experienced them since.
The pen I got was the pilot metropolitan :)

My first fountain pen was a Preppy. I saw it at at this store when I was picking up a pencil. It was about $5 and didn’t seem fussy, so it was easy to get into it. Little did I know that I’d go down this rabbit hole!

Liz,
What a story of your journey to Wonderpens and your love for fountain pens. I “discovered” fountain pens when I started writing real letters again when I read somewhere to try one to experience writing in a new way. Where to find a fountain pen?? Some years back I found Brian Goulet and got a Kaweco as my first pen. It wasn’t the best first choice since I ended up not liking the size and that you could only put small international cartridges. So, I tried a Lamy Al Star next. And, then that was it, followed you down the same rabbit hole! Now I own over 20, many thanks to Wonderpens. My husband doesn’t get it.

Nice story, I’m a teacher too, I dig!

I love receiving the updates from Wonder Pens in my email and then following the links to your site. What a wonderful way to pass some time. I guess I’m a bit of a stationary hoarder myself but what I covet is a great pen. I have only entry-level pens right now but someday I will pay a visit to the shop and treat myself.

Great article. I don’t have much to say about my fountain pens as I still haven’t bought one for myself, but I sure do like to see everyone else’s pens, ink choices, and notebooks.

My first fountain pen was a Pilot Varsity I grabbed not realizing what it was. I still love them

Happy fountain pen day!! My first fountain pen was a Lamy Safari. It is still my most frequently used pen, even though I have a couple of others now. I love how smooth it writes and it has never given me any trouble with clogging up. It is a great starter pen!

My first fountain pen was Parker. Twenty years later, I’m a happy owner of yellow Lamy Safari and a few bottles of Noodlers ink.
Happy Fountain Pen Day!

Parker Vector, fine nib, sleek Stainless steel body with Chrome trimmings. Gifted with care, cared for with love and the only pen I used all through highschool! <3

I love Wonder Pens – the customer service is fantastic, the products are great, and I keep falling in love with all the different Noodler inks!

Fountain pens were part of my grade 7/8 world with a teacher that took great pride in teaching his student calligraphy. Never to be rediscovered until the last 4 years. With each Special vacation and milestone in our lives – a new FP adds to the collection. We have visited many pens stores from Norway, Switzerland, Austria, UK, Canada and the UK … down to the visit to the Lamy flagship store in Germany! The family complains of the collection but also engages in finding new pens and stores! So much fun!!

Favorite fountain pen right now is the sailor pen house hawaii blue.

Hey you—gimme dat sweet pen!! ?

My first fountain pen was an old sheaffer no nonsense calligraphy set that my mother -in -law gave me that she had lying around. I wrote with that pen everyday in my journal, and fell in love with it despite my constantly getting ink all over my fingers!

Happy Fountain Pen Day!

I have always believed that a fountain pen is one of the best gifts you can give to a person who appreciates reading and the art of writing. But I have never received one as a gift so I decided to reward myself a couple of years back by purchasing my first TWSBI Eco Pen. I have my friend, a fountain pen enthusiast, to thank for the suggestion. It is an affordable work horse that never fails to deliver and easy to use for those who would like to try out fountain pens.

My favourite fountain pens are the Lamy 2000 and Pilot Custom Heritage 92. I love the simple and timeless design of the Lamy 2000 has never failed me*. The Pilot CH92 is unpretentious and has a very smooth nib. I just cleaned both last night, so it’s time to decide what inks to fill them with!

*except for the time the barrel cracked and leaked ink into my pocket…

This is odd because I didn’t even know it was National Fountain Pen day, but this morning I had been in a store and found Pilot V pens. I was excited because I work in a daycare and so really wanted a fountain pen I could use at work, but didn’t have to worry about them leaking. I also bought two— so I could give one to my 14 year old son to try (and he loves it too!). Then I see this, so of course I have to enter. Thanks for the chance!

After using my Kaweco Sport for a few years I started to look around for another fountain pen, one I could fill myself (which seemed incredibly scary and difficult). So I bought a TWSBI eco and since that moment I’m in love and becoming a serious addict when it comes to fountain pens and ink. There is something about writing with a fountain pen which makes me so happy, but it feels also as a meditation moment. Just me, paper and a fountain pen. It feels like the perfect moment during my busy days.

Hi Pen Friends,

My 1st was a TWSBI mini demonstrator that I bought from your original store. I still use it weekly :)

What a great story! Thanks for sharing it with us and for the special giveaway.

My first fountain pen was given to me a few years ago by my dad. He had been going through some stuff that had belonged to my grandfather, his father, and came across the pen. Knowing I like to tinker with such things he gave it to me. It’s a Sheaffer 5-30 flat top, likely from the 1920s or early 1930s. After some research online, I was able to connect with the AMAZING community of fountain pen enthusiasts, not only finding sources for the repair supplies I needed but also blogs, tutorials, fan sites … I was hooked.

I’m up to a collection of 24 pens now but the Sheaffer will always be dearest to my heart. Happy International Fountain Pen Day!

I rediscovered fountain pens a few months before your store opened and I discovered your site. Thanks for being a great Canadian source to fuel my trip down the rabbit hole, and for being the source of my large school of Fortune Fish…

Thank you so much for doing this giveaway ;) I am always looking forward to read your blog post and always enjoy what you share on Instagram. So my first fountain pen is Kaweco, a real basic starter pen. And my favorite one was inspired by Liz actually, it’s the Pelikan M605, I love it so much and it’s my on the go pen ever since! Anyway, thank you so much for sharing so much in this community. Will always support you guys.

I’ve tried a Pilot Varsity, but would like to try something with a finer nib.

Hello
Couldn’t make it to the Scriptus event, but wait till next year, as Brooklyn Dodgers fans used to say… I have started exploring the rabbit hole in the early 80’s with a stainless steel Sheaffer Targa I bought for work (the pen is still alive and kicking). Then it was a gold plated Targa, and then, and then and then… Many fountain pens later, may they be vintage or brand new, I am still having a great time writing with them and maintaining them. And I intend to pass my passion and my hoard to my grand-children. As a matter of fact, when my 4 year old grand-daughter expressed interest in some brightly coloured low priced pens that I had bought with her in mind), you can’t imagine how happy this grand-father was!
So please, LIz and John, keep fueling our dreams and our passion for beautiful writing stuff!

Somewhere. I still have my Mom’s fountain pen, a faux green stone Waterman. She used it every day to keep a journal ( in pretty ghastly turquoise ink! ) . I think I get my love of pens and all things paper from her.

My first fountain pen was the lime green Lamy Safari and I quickly became addicted!

My first fountain pen was the dark lilac Lamy Safari that I ordered from your site a few years ago! I had always loved stationery but was too intimidated by fountain pens. Luckily my fellow stationery fields showed me what kind of brands were out there and which ones were reliable for beginners, otherwise I would have never known where to start! This past summer I was in Japan so I was in stationery heaven. :)

I love writing with my Pilot Namibia Vanishing Point.

My first fountain pen was purchased at your Dundas West store.

I became smitten with fountain pens in grade 5, when we were encouraged to use them. My first fountain was a Schaefer fountain pen that could be purchased at almost all the department stores at the time. My father gave me a Parker 45 which used bottled ink. I was totally enamoured with that pen. We had huge inkwells in our classroom from which could fill our desk size inkwells and I have never looked back. In grade 6, one of my teaches would only allow us to use dip pens which added a whole other dimension. And so my love of fountain pens
and inks began and has continued to present day. Needlesss to say, I have had a number of fountain pens, but my favourite are my Visconti Master of Arts and my Sailor 1911S (of which I have a few). Although I have not been to your mortar and bricks store (Ihave ordered from you online) I am hoping that the next time I am in Toronto, I will be able to visit your store.

My first was a pen my mother used to use when she was in school and an ancient bottle of something Waterman for ink! I will happily go the rest of my life without using one of those press fillers again.

Hi!! Love reading this blog and my first fountain pen was a Kaweco sport skyline :)

My favourite fountain pen was my Mother’s that I would play with (shudder the thought) as a child. I was so in awe and respectful of the pen, she allowed me to use it.
The Aurora Duo Cart above reminds me of her pen.

I love your shop and appreciate you taking the time to open it.
Thank you!

Got my first fountain pen in grade school. (I’m retired now.) I kept it a secret but always loved pens and paper. While other kids were buying hockey cards and gum I saved up my allowance to buy $1 – $2 cartridge pens from companies like Venus, Wearever, Scripto, Sheaffer and International. It wasn’t until university that I realized pen collecting was actually a thing other people did too. Thanks to the internet, social media and great stores like Wonder Pens no one need feel alone with this crazy obsession.

My first fountain pen was a Lamy Al Star in blue green. I purchased it on a trip to Rome at Novelli after trying friend’s fountain pen. Fell in love and bought another several days later.

My first pen was a locally made deal from Soul Paper in Saskatoon!

My first pen was a Pilot 78G that I purchased from you guys years ago at your Dundas location. Thank you for contributing to the fountain pen community for all these years!