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Quick answer
For a first fountain pen, pick a fine nib, a comfortable grip and an easy way to refill. Liquid ink pens are cheapest to start; cartridge pens are the least messy; converter pens cost least to run.
- Ages 7 to 10: a liquid ink pen like Flair Inky, around ₹45.
- Ages 10 and up: a cartridge pen like the Parker Beta NEO.
- Keep spares: an ink eraser and a pack of cartridges in the pencil box.
Many schools ask children to write with a fountain pen to build good handwriting. These are the pens we stock and what each suits; we sell them, and we have only listed pens we would give our own children.
Three kinds of fountain pen
Liquid ink penInk sealed insideFIRST PEN
MessCostLasts
Best for: young children and first-timers; use it till the ink runs out
Cartridge penClick in a new cartridge
MessCostLasts
Best for: school every day; no ink bottle needed
Converter or eye-dropperFill from a bottle
MessCostLasts
Best for: older children who can refill carefully at home
What we stock, by age
| Item | Our price | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
 Flair Inky Classic Liquid Ink Fountain Pen | ₹45 | ₹90.0 |
 Flair Disney Mickey Liquid Fountain Pen | ₹45 | ₹205 |
 Flair Inky 336 Liquid Ink Fountain Pen | ₹65 | ₹217 |
 Flair Inky Retrax Fountain Pen | ₹95 | ₹190 |
 Camlin Trinity Fountain Pen 3-in-1 Ink Filling Mechanism | ₹130 | ₹433 |
 Parker Beta NEO Chrome Trim Fountain Pen | ₹135 | ₹519 |
 Parker Beta Premium Fountain Pen | ₹207 | ₹796 |
Flair Inky Classicliquid ink · ages 7 to 10
or- Light and cheap to start
- Fun designs children like
- Replace when the ink is used up
Parker Beta NEOcartridge · ages 10 and up
- Fine steel nib, steady flow
- Refill with Parker Quink cartridges
- Lasts for years with care
Keep the pen writing
Do
- Cap the pen every time it is put down
- Store it nib up in the pencil box
- Flush the nib with warm water once a month
Don't
- Press hard; fountain pens need a light touch
- Lend it to friends who write at a different angle
- Mix ink brands in the same pen
The pencil box spares3 of 3 on our site
Questions people ask
Which nib is best for children?
A fine nib. It gives neat, thin lines and does not flood the page.
Why does the fountain pen leak?
It was dropped, kept nib down, or warmed in the sun. Store it nib up and cap it always.
Can left-handed children use fountain pens?
Yes. A quick-drying blue ink and a fine nib help avoid smudges.
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