The Boston Pen People, a group of fountain pen enthusiasts, gathers quarterly to commune, write and celebrate the historical significance and practical benefits of their beloved writing instruments.

WITH HANDWRITING NOW almost as endangered as rhinos, certain orchids and public libraries, how has the fountain pen—with more than a thousand years of history behind it—survived into the 21st century?

In business since 1883, this Harvard Square tobacconist offers far more than premium cigars, its shelves brimming with colognes, board games, barware, and more. The common thread? An eye for fine ...