The Mont Blanc Meisterstuck - An Evolution in The Story of the Fountain Pen

The Mont Blanc Meisterstuck fountain pen has been a quantum leap in the evolution of fountain pens.
The invention of the fountain pen in 1884, was an insurance agent named by L.E. Waterman. It is an important milestone in the development of writing. Until then, everyone had to write their shopping lists or letters with dip pens. These dip pens would have to be dipped in ink every sentence or so. While these dip pens were an improvement from the quills that were made from bird feathers, they were not the ideal writing instruments.

The fountain pen that was designed with its own supply of ink. This invention even made the front pages of the newspapers of the day. The earliest fountain pens had a reservoir of ink in the barrel which was called a pipette. Over time, the design became more sophisticated and pressing a lever or slide on the outside of the barrel was filled the barrel with ink. In the 1950s disposable cartridges were introduced that had to have be inserted into the barrel, and writing with a fountain pen was an infinitely less messy.
pen. Fountain pens are among the most popular gifts now. The earliest fountain pens from Waterman, Sheaffer, Mont Blanc and others will be collector's items today and in the future.

A good fountain pen should be treated with care. Clean regularly to ensure that ink flows easily. Make sure the spring is properly adjusted and aligned. Wash and wipe the spring in cold water and dry with a lint-free cloth. Always carry the pen with the tip pointed upward to prevent leakage.