and above all they represent the era when ink-powered writing implements became cheap and portable. But they’re just not for me. I wish I liked iconic, ubiquitous, everyday ballpoint pens like ...

As fountain pens release more ink onto the page they are capable of ... especially if you’re comparing a reasonably pricey fountain pen to a cheap ballpoint. Obviously, you can also buy ...

Interestingly, Canon and Epson each held a 35% share of the cheap ink data, with HP making up the remaining 30%. This suggests that all three brands ensure they have affordable options available.