The first practical fountain pen was introduced by American inventor L.E. Waterman. His version of the fountain pen appeared in 1884. In 1890, American inventor William B. Purvis improved upon the design, developing a pen that included a reservoir to hold ink, thereby eliminating the need to carry a bottle of ink.
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