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The Rest Is Science — The Fluid Dynamics of Fountain Pens
Not scored yet1h 05m·2026-09-23·Science

The Fluid Dynamics of Fountain Pens

The Rest Is Science · 89

The wait is finally over: Hannah Fry introduces Michael Stevens to her beloved fountain pen collection and the beautiful physics behind how fountain pens work. From a £20 Lamy Safari to vintage Waterman and Montblanc pens, Hannah explains how capillary action, surface tension, air pressure and carefully engineered…

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