This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. Growing up in Saudi Arabia, I learned cursive with a fountain pen in the third grade as part of the standard curriculum. I wasn’t good at school, ...

In this age of cell phones, text messages and computer keyboards, one Scottish school has returned to basics. It's teaching youngsters the neglected art of writing with a fountain pen. There is no ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You—yes, you—you’re an artist, even if you don’t know it. Think about it: When you compose a letter or ...

Considering adding a fountain pen to your communications? Start with a reliable but moderately priced brand -- and if you find yourself smitten, the sky's the limit in terms of styles, nib varieties, ...

Research published in Scientific American shows that writing by hand engages more parts of the brain than typing, helping ...

The Boston Pen People, a group of fountain pen enthusiasts, gathers quarterly to commune, write and celebrate the historical ...