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Fountain Pen

A fountain pen is a type of writing instrument? where the ink is held loosely in a reservoir or cartridge. It is then fed by cravity and capillary action through a nib.

Fountain pens have the advantages of being stylish, and of allowing uniqueness in the handwriting for secure signatures (because the volume of ink delivered depends on the speed of writing, and the width of the line varies based on the speed and angle of the nib). The disadvantages of fountain pens are that they cost a little more, need to be refilled frequently, are easily damaged, need to be cleaned regularly, and the ink takes time to dry and is not waterproof.

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