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Point
another term for nib.
Post
to put a pen cap on the end of the barrel in preparation for writing.
Piston filler
a filling system that uses a short cylinder inside a larger cylinder to charge the pen with ink via a turning knob.
Pen specialist
a knowledgeable retailer whose primary focus is writing instruments and related items, such as paper, ink, inkwells, etc.
Overlay
a decorative metal or precious metal sleeve--either openwork or solid--that is used to embellish caps and barrels of pens.
Nib
the metal writing point of a fountain pen. Made primarily from gold or steel, nibs come in a variety of widths and styles, the most common of which are fine, medium and broad.
Mother of pearl
the hard pearly substance forming the inner layer of a mollusk shell. Used, usually in slabs, to decorate pens.
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