Although fountain pens are still manufactured today and are still in demand as writing instruments, collectable vintage pens are generally considered to be those made before 1965. There are an extraordinary variety, and vintage pen collecting is a hobby that many people enjoy.

Collecting fountain pens is a fascinating hobby for many people. Some people enjoy collecting most any type of fountain pen. Others prefer vintage or antique pens for their collection. Collecting fountain pens is just like any other hobby and it really doesn't matter if the item is old or new, expensive or cheap, just so long as the fountain pen appeals to you, the collector.

By doing your research so you know the value of an item, by bidding carefully and as unemotionally as possible, you can often find amazing bargains on eBay while at the same time finding sellers of vintage fountain pens whose auctions you can confidently bid on.

These fountain pen companies all share some common traits. First of all they are not new companies, many having been founded over 100 years ago. In addition, the vintage pens they manufactured are prized by collectors because of their quality and beauty. Here is a brief history of some of the companies that have made major contributions to the fountain pen industry.

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