Many people believe that dip pens and fountain pens are interchangeable. Since a fountain pen has a nib and uses liquid ink, you can use it to create calligraphy, right? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you may think, which is where this article comes in. In it, we’ll examine the differences between these writing…
Most beginners kick off learning calligraphy with an understandable question: “Should I start with a pen that dips into ink, or do I start with one of those pens that already has an ink cartridge in it?” (Meaning: a fountain pen.) For a lot of people, it’s logical that a fountain pen is simply a more convenient version of a dip pen. In some ways, it is, but the two writing instruments differ in a lot of ways. Today, we’ll talk about those differences to help you determine which type of pen will best meet your needs.
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