When it comes to comfort, few pens can compete with traditional fountain pens. Since the weight of the pen against the paper is all you need for the ink to flow, there is no need to press, resulting in far less hand fatigue. Fountain pens are also long lasting. Only the ink need be replaced, and a wide variety of ink colors are available. Our Classic Elite Fountain Pen kit makes an excellent introduction to fountain pens, combining style with substance . The cap threads onto the tip end when not in use, or the butt end while writing.