--- product_id: 48937045 title: "Fountain Pens (Crowood Collectors')" brand: "peter twydle" price: "AR$140543" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/48937045-fountain-pens-crowood-collectors store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Fountain Pens (Crowood Collectors') **Brand:** peter twydle **Price:** AR$140543 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fountain Pens (Crowood Collectors') by peter twydle - **How much does it cost?** AR$140543 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/48937045-fountain-pens-crowood-collectors) ## Best For - peter twydle enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted peter twydle brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Fountain Pens (Crowood Collectors') ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,523,584 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,926 in Fountain Pens #7,043 in Antiques & Collectibles (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 131 Reviews | ## Images ![Fountain Pens (Crowood Collectors') - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Ma0-WC0UL.jpg) ![Fountain Pens (Crowood Collectors') - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51cyfG2vEGL.jpg) ![Fountain Pens (Crowood Collectors') - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31LNazH7fSL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Valuable resource *by L***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 January 2019* This book "Fountain Pens", originally published in 2009, is written by one of the UK's most respected names in the field, as was his father before him who was the source of much of his accumulated knowledge. Gaining experience within Parker's UK factory, mother, father and son spent much of their working lives with that Company. Arthur, the father had created his own Fountain Pen Museum that was later passed to his son and gained knowledge across a far broader spectrum of brands.Fully up-to-date when written but less now, the contents are still completely relevant and valuable. The book is not just naked historical information but shows how the pens developed and includes valuable information about how various models and designs actually work. The book is illustrated beginning to end with photographs, many from the Museum's exhibits, and illustrations. There are listings of some of the major brands, mostly European and American but others from the Orient, and some of the models they produced but it is far from comprehensive; that is not a criticism as there are hundreds of now defunct brands from Europe alone and probably at least as many from the USA!Also offered is advice about care and maintenance, something that many users clearly either never understood or practised as is often demonstrated whenever a used model is purchased other than from a specialist retailer who may restore them, for example via live auctions, or eBay and similar sites; they may be unusable as ink dried-out over many years, possibly decades, clogs or corrodes working parts that may need to be replaced - it is a surprisingly common experience. Cleaning and repairing them is a task best left to the experts although an experienced user may be able to resolve the simpler problems.With a lifetime's worth of knowledge available to its author, the book includes only a small proportion but there is plenty here for those with an interest. Once all but forgotten other than by a few, fountain pens are seeing a strong resurgence in popularity and the number of users is steadily rising as is the number of specialist dealers. Collectors, even in the UK alone, probably number into the tens of thousands. The book is not just for the collector but could inform and educate a much broader audience. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pentastic *by H***Z on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 June 2019* Although this book was first published in 2009, there has been no book that is more up-to-date and informative as this one. By means of diagrams and photographs, Twydle explains all the parts of a fountain pen, clearly and comprehensively. He is clearly knowledgeable and has been a pen collector for a long time. He has a good description of the major manufacturers and their history. Some of the models he included are relatively modern, such as Pelikan's 'Caelum' and Waterman's 'Serenity'. Those who have collected pens for longer than these will enjoy some of the old advertisements such as that of Sheaffer's to experience some nostalgia. Most importantly, for the novice, Twydle shares his experience in a section on how to build your pen collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything on fountain pens *by D***A on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2017* Wonderfully detailed book on fountain pens. It's written well. A good read and a reference book. Good for those that are new to fountain pens as well as fountain pen enthusiasts. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/48937045-fountain-pens-crowood-collectors](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/48937045-fountain-pens-crowood-collectors) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*