New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Fed up with my collection of Rs.40 ballpoint pens in different colours, a friend bought me two fountain pens-a classic black Lamy Safari and a cheerful yellow Pilot Prera. I finally got myself to overcome the residual fear of ink spilt on white uniforms, blotchy papers and blue finger tips to try writing with ink pens again. I haven't given up the habit of writing notes, despite the plethora of recording devices, but this starter pack of fountain pens has made me want to write more than just to-do lists. While I'm certainly not journalling, the flow of ink, and the lightness of touch required to form letters and words has brought joy to the act of writing by hand. The gift included a bottle of violet ink, too-now let...