The history of ball pen can be traced back to 1880s, when the first patent on a ball pen was issued to John Loud.This leather tanner attempted to make a writing object with which he could write on the leather he tanned.The second innings for the ball pen began with the first and very famous stylized fountain pen. Invented by Cross, this fountain pen is identified as daddy to the ball pens. This invention triggered more of brainstorming that lasted till ball pen was born. Ever wondered, such a small item has given the world so much.