fountain pen

American  

noun

1. a pen with a refillable reservoir that provides a continuous supply of usually fluid ink to its point.

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fountain pen British  

noun

1. a pen the nib of which is supplied with ink from a cartridge or a reservoir in its barrel

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Etymology

Origin of fountain pen

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

That includes a Montblanc and a limited-edition Conway Stuart that is a replica of a fountain pen from one of the “Indiana Jones” movies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

He wrote with a fountain pen, not a computer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

“The fountain pen really plugs into that,” he said.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2024

This time the plan gets the fountain pen and cartridge paper treatment - a treaty, an agreement between two countries recognised internationally.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2023

“If I do it on that yellow paper you use,” said Charles, “with your fountain pen, he’ll never know the difference.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt