Happy FPD11, it has arrived. For those who don’t know, Fountain Pen Day was established 11 years ago, it is celebrated internationally on the first Friday in November. The day was established “to help embrace, promote, and share the use of fountain pens in day-to-day life, as well to help revive handwriting as a whole.” YES, proof that I am not the only weirdo out there.
As a “penthusiast,” this is our special day to proclaim to the world that we use fountain pens. On this Fountain Pen Day, take your pens with you wherever you go. Show them off in a public display of penthusiasm. Indulge the curious, let them hold your pen and write with it (if you feel comfortable of course).
This Fountain Pen Day, I have gone back to Papier Plume and selected another limited edition ink. The ink is no longer available and not connected with FPD, but I bought it on the last day it was available (November 1st) so close enough.
Papier Plume offered up a limited edition ink to commemorate Halloween, naturally, I indulged. The ink which is called Rougarou, is depicted in Cajun folklore as a man with a wolf or dog’s head, closely resembling a werewolf.
How to Celebrate Fountain Pen Day
- Start a personal collection of pens. This is a good day to begin your collection of fountain pens. Create a suitable budget for purchasing them, and begin your journey as a ‘penthusiast’.
- Write a letter to someone with your favorite fountain pen. Words written with a fountain pen surely resonate differently than words penned with a ballpoint pen or typed. Compose a letter to a friend or relative with one, and let them feel special.
- Share your collection of fountain pens and inks on social media with the tags #fountainpenday & #fountainpenday2022
- Buy a journal, and start writing. Exercise your pens, choose cool inks and make everyday fountain pen day.
If you’re a person who loves to write, draw, and create, but you’ve never used a fountain pen before, then this is the perfect excuse to try one out. The reason why the love for fountain pens exists in the first place is that they are way-cool tools of self-expression. I wrote this with a pen embossed with skulls. Go and ask anyone you see writing with a fountain pen and they’ll tell you how much more fun it is to create with a fountain pen.
Special, Deals, Events
Just to name a few
- FPD Sponsors: Deals and Events at the bottom
- BD Pens: FPD Pens to Celebrate
Chronicles of a Fountain Pen 
Interesting stuff. I’ll look into this. Didn’t even know such a day existed! I’m going into the local town today so will look at getting something to mark the occasion. Cheers Danny.
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That is the spirit. I mentioned this morning that it was International Pen Day and she shook her head. She also asked what did I buy? Who me? Nothing (wink wink).
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I went into Aberystwyth but the options aren’t there. So watched a couple of Fountain pens overnight on eBay. Both look nice enough. Won both. One I need to research. The other a French Creek. Wait and see time. £5 and £10. So, both at £15 in total is worth a try.
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Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You engaged in the spirit of the day. Bravo
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Cheers. The spirit is tempered somewhat by existing on an old age pension nowadays. 🙂 All the best.
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Fountain pens deserves special attetnion. A good fountain pen is a great piece of art!
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Thank you for visiting and for the comment. I agree fountain pens are a mystery for some and art for others.
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This is great! You are going to turn us ALL into fountain pen users. Thanks for sharing some links. You are RIGHT, it would be more special to write an 80th B-day card for my friend with a fountain pen. Now, I need to buy one!
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I am not a letter writer but Christmas cards, thank you notes, etc are always written with a fountain pen. And I always choose a special ink color. I never use blue or black inks when writing correspondence. Thanks for reading and the comment.
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Wonderful – ink colors are so amazing.
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