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== History ==

== History ==

The ball point pen was invented in 1936.

The ball point pen was invented in 1936. Prior to this invention, the [[fountain pen]] was the dominant writing instrument in America, especially as defined by the [[Waterman]] company.  [[Fountain pen|Fountain pens]] are still sold to persons of exquisite taste, who recognize the distinction that these delightful instruments carry.<ref>The Fountain pen Hospital, Rector Street, New York, NY, http://www.fountainpenhospital.com</ref>