Famous Brands
Pen Anatomy
Ink types
Historical Pens
Filling Mechanisms
100

Ths brand is known for its Souveran Series

What is Pelikan

100

This part transfers the ink to the page.

What is the nib?

100

The most common type of ink used in fountain pens?

What is water-based ink?

100

This pen developed in the 1880's was the first practical fountain pen.

What is the Waterman fountain pen?

100

Common in vintage pens, this mechanism uses a rubber sac and a lever to draw in ink.

What is the Lever Filler?

200

Known for its iconic six-pointed logo, this brand is synonymous with luxury

What is Montblanc?

200

The cylindrical body of the pen that houses the ink.

What is the Barrel?

200

This ink type is known for its resistance to water and fading, making it archival.

What is pigmented or Iron-gall ink?

200

This revolutionary pen was introduced by Parker in 1921.

What is the Parker Duofold?

200

The snorkel-filling mechanism is a unique innovation introduced by this American company in the 1950s.

What is Shaeffer?

300

A famous brand that introduced the 3776 model.

What is Platinum?

300

This component connects the nib to the ink reservoir.

What is the feed?

300

This ink property refers to how quickly it is safe to close your notebook.

What is drying time?

300

This was the primary method of writing before the introduction of fountain pens.

What is the Dip pen?

300

This filling mechanism requires the user to fill the barrel directly with ink. 

What is an eyedropper?

400

This Italian company is famous for premium pens made with unique materials and its bridge-related clip.

What is Visconti?

400

This built-in device helps fill the pen with ink

What is a piston?

400

Ink that shifts colour depending on the angle of light is called this.

What is sheening ink?

400

This country is known for creating beautiful fountain pens that are hand-painted and finished.

What is Japan?

400

This mechanism uses a plunger and negative pressure to fill a pen.

What is a vacuum filler?

500

The oldest American Pen company, established in 1888.

What is Conklin?

500

This single-purpose decorative device prevents pen heartbreak.

What is a roll-stop?

500

Name five of Pelikan's previous Ink of the Year...

Turmaline 2012, Amber 2013, Garnet 2014, Amethyst 2015, Aquamarine 2016, Smoky Quartz 2017, Olivine 2018, Star Ruby 2019, Moonstone 2020, Golden Beryl 2021, Apatite 2022, Rose Quartz 2023, (Golden Lapis 2024).

500

A collectable fountain pen launched in 1932 and famous for its hooded nib.

What is the Parker 51?

500

A less common filling system uses an internal diaphragm that is compressed and released to fill the pen.

What is a Touchdown filler?