Pen Brand Names Pronunciation

Montblanc is pronounced 'mohn-BLAHN' in its French-inflected form — named after Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps. In a technical interview: "Montblanc's fountain pen used an iridium-tipped nib ground by hand for a smoother line."

Pilot is pronounced 'PY-lut' — the same as the ordinary English word for someone who flies an aircraft. In a technical interview: "Pilot's fountain pen used a converter cartridge so users could refill with bottled ink instead of disposables."

Parker is pronounced 'PAR-kur' — the same as the ordinary English surname, named after founder George Safford Parker. In a technical interview: "Parker's ballpoint pen used a pressurized cartridge that could write even at an upside-down angle."

Cross is pronounced 'KRAWS' — one syllable, the same as the ordinary English word, named after founder Richard Cross. In a technical interview: "Cross's pen used a twist mechanism to extend and retract the ballpoint tip."

Waterman is pronounced 'WAH-tur-mun' — both parts said plainly, named after founder Lewis Waterman. In a technical interview: "Waterman's fountain pen used a capillary-feed channel to regulate ink flow to the nib."