[dwringer]

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Every time fountain pens come up on HN I'm amazed how active the discussion gets.

[dumpsterlid]

I mean, how important is the pen as a tool to human history? The pen is one of the most important human inventions and the fountain pen is by far the coolest version of it :P

[ubermonkey]

I am similarly surprised at the number of technical people who prefer one or more of the following:

* Fountain pens * Mechanical watches * Cars with clutches