Elegant pens usually have wonderful hand or machine outside which are very beautiful and attractive to the eye, as its name suggests. These are made from a variety of materials ranging from wood, plastic, gold, and platinum to diamonds. Elegant pens have carving on the fronts of the plume that add beauty and make it more exclusive. Certain types of exotic wood are often used to make the exterior delicately scented. Some of the wood materials used for these pens come from high quality wood Purple Heart located in Central America. Even pens with plastic bodies have different types of drawings and prints on them, giving them a touch of elegance. Elegant pens made from metal are usually made of good quality gold, silver or platinum and are quite expensive. These pens may also have some exclusive grounds on them and can even be personalized or custom made.

Some vintage pens May be in perfect condition, while others may be fragile and require delicate handling. There are vintage fountain pens in the possession of collectors and museums with jewels and gems in the studs. Vintage pens are also made of bamboo, glass, hard rubber and celluloid.

The greatest care must be taken to maintain a vintage pen. The hot water and solvents should never be used to clean a vintage pen. The material used for vintage pens May not be strong enough to withstand hot water and solvents. Direct sunlight in May because of the color fade, so vintage pens should not be exposed. It is recommended to wear a vintage pen in his pocket rather outside the pocket to preserve heat. Fountain pens, vintage pens in particular, should not be soaked in a liquid.

Repairing a vintage pen should be left to an expert. A slight additional pressure here and there, while the repair of parts by an amateur in May cause fracture due to the fragility of the pen. For replacement parts in vintage pens are sold in factory originals and reproductions. It must be very careful with 100-year-old pens, hard rubber and casein and Coronet.

Number of manufacturers competing with each other during the Golden Age of fountain pens (1880-1930) and sustainable products, efficient and elegant, which are much better than those produced today. A vintage pen is worthy, both for its writing and its value.