How to Celebrate Fountain Pen Day

One of the most exciting days of the year is upon us. Fountain Pen Day has a special place in our hearts here at Goldspot Pens. Each year, we love to celebrate his unofficial holiday by launching new releases, special deals, and giveaways. But first, we'd like to share some background information on our community's special day.

What is fountain pen day?

Created by pen enthusiast Cary Yeager, "Fountain Pen Day" is an international appreciation for the hobby of using and collecting fountain pens. The idea is to embrace, promote, and share the use of fountain pens.

When is fountain pen day?

Since its inception in 2012, Fountain Pen Day is always the first Friday in November. In 2024, Fountain Pen Day falls on November 1st! Although it is technically one day, most tend to celebrate throughout the weekend with club meetups, events, and sales.

Below, you'll see what Goldspot Pens has in store for the fountain pen holiday.

How does one celebrate Fountain Pen Day?

As a pen enthusiast, this is your special day to make a lot of noise about your love of fountain pens. We encourage all of you to fly your "fountain pen flags" high and proud. On Fountain Pen Day, take your pens with you wherever you go. Show them off in a public display of pen-thusiasm. Indulge an onlooker's curiosity by letting them hold your pen and write with it (if you feel comfortable with that, of course).

Here are some more ideas on how you can celebrate FPD:

• Share your pen collection on social media and tag #fountainpenday & #fountainpenday2024
• Instead of texting someone back, handwrite them a note and send a pic of the note as a reply.
• Take some time to journal for 10 to 30 minutes.
• Write all of your to-do's and appointments in a rainbow of fountain pen ink colors.
• Watch a few Goldspot Pens Quick Tip videos to brush up on your pen knowledge.
• Join a meetup, either virtual or in person, with other fountain pen enthusiasts.
• Do a live broadcast of you writing with your fountain pens on social media.
• Doodle with a fountain pen during a meeting or class.
• Write a letter to a friend, loved one, family member, or yourself!
• Listen to a pen-related podcast on your commute.
• And, of course, you can buy yourself a new pen, ink or notebook while taking advantage of special offers and discounts that pen retailers (like Goldspot Pens) will promote for the holiday.

If you're a person who loves to write, draw, and create, but you've never used a fountain pen before, then this is the perfect excuse to try one out. The reason why the love for fountain pens exists in the first place is because they are awesome tools for self-expression. Ask anyone who writes with one and they'll tell you how much more fun it is to create with a fountain pen.

Are there Fountain Pen Day deals and sales?

Absolutely! Goldspot Pens sponsors the Fountain Pen Day holiday with special sales, new pen releases, and giveaways. Below, you'll find this year's Fountain Pen Day sales that will run throughout the weekend (or while supplies last).

This year, we're dropping a brand new, Fountain Pen Day exclusive design that has all the fall feels.

The Opus 88 Mini Fall Leaves fountain pen design features an illustration from our pen pal and graphic artist Tracy Marsaioli, who designed many of our beloved Retro 51 and Opus 88 exclusives.

This fun, fall pen has warm, cozy pattern of leaves cascading down the pocket-sized cap and barrel. The pattern overlays a transparent, eyedropper-fill barrel so your ink color interacts with the pen's design.

Take the pocket-friendly Opus 88 Mini Fall Leaves on your next leaf-peeping adventure today!

Flex your handwriting skills

Take writing with a fountain pen to the next level with the 14kt gold flex nib on the Goldspot-exclusive Magna Carta MAG 650 - now available in two new colors for Fountain Pen Day.

"Midnight Blaze" sets pearlescent bands of autumnal orange against a smoldering black. It captures the essence of a roaring bonfire on a chilly fall evening.

If swirly acrylic is more your style, the "Golden Gate" design blends the blue San Francisco bay with the "international orange" of the Golden Gate bridge.

The MAG 650 fills using an international converter (included) or can be eyedropper-converted for more ink capacity.

Both of these designs are limited edition (not numbered), so once they sell out, they are gone for good.

Check out all the bonus, Fountain Pen Day sales going on this weekend. Stack your pen savings with FREE Shipping within the USA on orders of $75 or more!

Please note the terms of each promotion. Some deals cannot be combined. With exception to the promotions noted, all Fountain Pen Day 2024 promotions will start on Friday, November 1st at 12 am Eastern Time and end on Sunday night, November 3rd at 11:59pm Eastern US Time.

You can find more information, history, and resources in celebrating Fountain Pen Day on the official FPD website.