FAQ 1.0 - 1.7 | FAQ Introduction and Welcome | FAQ 2.0 | What is a fountain pen? | FAQ 3.0 | Why use a fountain pen? | FAQ 4.0 | What are the parts of a fountain pen? | FAQ 5.0 | Why are fountain pen nibs made of metal? | FAQ 6.0 | What do the different nib sizes mean? | FAQ 7.0 | Why do fountain pen nibs seem flexible? | FAQ 8.0 | What is a true "flex" nib? | FAQ 9.0 | Can I use a fountain pen in an airplane? | FAQ 10.0 | Who makes fountain pen ink? | FAQ 11.0 | Can I use any fountain pen ink in my pen? | FAQ 12.0 | Can I use Brand X ink in a Brand Y pen? | FAQ 13.0 - 13.3 | I don't like the ink colors available. Can I mix my own? | FAQ 14.0 | What is the shelf life of ink? | FAQ 15.0 | How do I fill my fountain pen? | FAQ 16.0 | What refill or converter fits my pen? | FAQ 17.0 | How should I clean my fountain pen? | FAQ 18.0 | Who makes fountain pens? | FAQ 19.0 | Where can I buy a fountain pen? | FAQ 20.0 - 20.6 | How do I buy a fountain pen (a primer on buying)? | FAQ 21.0 | Are Brand X pens better than Brand Y pens? | FAQ 22.0 | How long does it take a pen to "break in"? | FAQ 23.0 - 23.1.6 | My new pen skips! Why? Can it be fixed? | FAQ 24.0 -24.2 | My pen is very scratchy - what can I do about it? | FAQ 25.0 - 25.1 | Why do people collect fountain pens? | FAQ 26.0 | Are fountain pens a good investment? | FAQ 27.0 | Why do people seem to hate Montblanc? | FAQ 28.0 | What is a pen "rotation"? | FAQ 29.0 | How can I tell when a pen was made? | FAQ 30.0 | Are vintage pens better than modern pens? | FAQ 31.0 | Can an old fountain pen be restored? | FAQ 32.0 | Do I have to restore my fountain pen myself? | FAQ 33.0 | I need an --x-- part for an --x-- pen. | FAQ 34.0 - 34.8 | Are there any good books on fountain pens? | FAQ 35.0 | Are there any periodicals about pens? | FAQ 36.0 | Are there any really good web pages on pens? |