Introduction -- The science and technology of writing instruments / G. Dragoni -- The story of the pen / A. Petrucci -- Style and design / G. D'Amia -- Pens in art / A. Ferretti -- Calligraphy past and present / A. Ronchi -- One hundred years of fountain pens: a selection -- Appendices. A brief history of fountain pens. Bibliography. Authors. Index of names.