Fountain Pens

Fountain pens use liquid ink delivered through a nib, so you can get smoother, more expressive lines with less pressure than many everyday pens. If you are deciding between formats, browse our fountain pens collection, compare with rollerball pens, or explore the wider Fine Writing collection for premium writing tools and accessories from Art Noise in Kingston.

If you are new to fountain pens, start with a reliable everyday model and a medium or fine nib for general writing, then upgrade once you know what feel you like. Our fountain pens under $40 are a friendly place to begin, and you can always browse the full Fountain Pens collection when you are ready for more options.

Many fountain pens are designed to work with ink cartridges or a converter, which lets you refill from bottled ink, but compatibility can vary by brand and model. To match your pen with the right ink format, shop fountain pens alongside ink cartridges and refills, or browse Pen Ink & Refills for bottled inks and related essentials.

For cleaner lines and less bleed-through, choose smoother, fountain-pen-friendly paper, and use lighter pressure so the nib glides instead of digging in. Pair your pick from the Fountain Pens collection with a notebook from Notebooks & Planners or explore Paper and Pads to find the right surface for journaling, notes, and letters.

Routine care is simple: flush the pen with clean water when changing inks or if flow starts to feel dry, then let parts fully dry before refilling. Keeping quality ink on hand helps too, so many customers shop fountain pens together with Ink Refills and other Fine Writing essentials for a smoother, more reliable daily writer.

Yes, fountain pens can be great for sketching and line work, especially if you enjoy fluid, expressive strokes, and they pair nicely with ink-based drawing styles. Start with the Fountain Pens collection, then explore Dip Pens & Ink for traditional nibs, or browse Markers & Precision Pens if you want technical fineliners and illustration tools alongside your fountain pen setup.

We carry a range of Lamy writing tools, including fountain pens and matching ink options, which makes it easy to keep your setup consistent. Browse the Lamy collection, then jump to our Fountain Pens collection for all brands, and finish with Ink Refills to stock up on cartridges and other refilling essentials.

A great fountain pen gift is usually a pen plus a notebook and a refill option, so the recipient can start writing right away. Start with something from our Fountain Pens collection, add a journal from Notebooks & Planners, and include ink refills, or step up to Premium Fountain Pens for an extra-special gift from Art Noise in Kingston, Ontario.