Fattest Pen Ever?

[gordebak]

Today I acquired a Ville d'Argent pen. Ville d'Argent is a brand from Netherlands. I don't own any jumbo-sized pens, but this one is the fattest pen I've ever seen.

 

And it has a huge nib which writes with a nice medium line. Strangely enough, it fits fine in my hand and I don't feel uncomfortable, although I have relatively small hands. But I don't think it's very good for long writing sessions.

 

Anyway, here are some photos. I took a photo of it among a Pelikan M200, a Reform 1745 and a Hero 616 for comparison.

 

Has anyone seen a larger pen?

 

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/gordebak/IMAG0243_zpsab4c4e45.jpg

 

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/gordebak/IMAG0244_zpsc34def82.jpg

 

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/gordebak/IMAG0245_zps85c16f8a.jpg

 

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/gordebak/IMAG0246_zps9a021878.jpg

[philm]

Many of these Japanese made "Jumbo" pens were produced in the 30s - 50s. I have a Spors catalog from the 40s that shows them for sale, and here is a photo of one, still in its box. Still readily seen on ebay, they are very large, and I have seen them in various colors and patterns.

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/munsonhsr/Japan%20-%20Large%20Pens/DSC_0006.jpg

 

I don't have a photo of one next to a standard fountain pen, but the are very large....

 

Phil

[gordebak]

Oh my, why on earth do people produce such large pens? Idk, but I want more jumbo-size pens, I know that for sure.

[soapytwist]

Oh my, why on earth do people produce such large pens? Idk, but I want more jumbo-size pens, I know that for sure.

 

It has been suggested that the Japanese ones were produced for people with arthritic fingers.

[gordebak]

Oh my, why on earth do people produce such large pens? Idk, but I want more jumbo-size pens, I know that for sure.

 

It has been suggested that the Japanese ones were produced for people with arthritic fingers.

 

Oh, it makes sense. Thanks.

[KrazyIvan]

And a modern Indian version of the fat pen next to a TWSBI 530:

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7184/6894849413_4e7fc4e0ae_z.jpg

2012-02-17 21.48.40.jpg by IvanRomero, on Flickr

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7051/6894847243_2a81d551b6_z.jpg

2012-02-17 21.49.20.jpg by IvanRomero, on Flickr

[gordebak]

And a modern Indian version of the fat pen next to a TWSBI 530:

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7184/6894849413_4e7fc4e0ae_z.jpg

2012-02-17 21.48.40.jpg by IvanRomero, on Flickr

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7051/6894847243_2a81d551b6_z.jpg

2012-02-17 21.49.20.jpg by IvanRomero, on Flickr

 

 

Haha, great pen! I need to buy some fat pens. I don't think it's a good idea, but who says having more than one fountain pen is a good idea? Am I right?

[KrazyIvan]

And a modern Indian version of the fat pen next to a TWSBI 530:

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7184/6894849413_4e7fc4e0ae_z.jpg

2012-02-17 21.48.40.jpg by IvanRomero, on Flickr

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7051/6894847243_2a81d551b6_z.jpg

2012-02-17 21.49.20.jpg by IvanRomero, on Flickr

 

 

Haha, great pen! I need to buy some fat pens. I don't think it's a good idea, but who says having more than one fountain pen is a good idea? Am I right?

 

If I remember right, I think Franklin Christoph has a pen that looks very similar to yours. Different finish but the section looks similar: http://www.franklin-christoph.com/piper-pens.html

[gordebak]

If I remember right, I think Franklin Christoph has a pen that looks very similar to yours. Different finish but the section looks similar: http://www.franklin-christoph.com/piper-pens.html

 

Thank you. I will look into it.

[ChrisTK]

If I remember right, I think Franklin Christoph has a pen that looks very similar to yours. Different finish but the section looks similar: http://www.franklin-christoph.com/piper-pens.html

 

Thank you. I will look into it.

 

 

I think gordebak' s Ville d'Argent is more beautiful

[gordebak]

If I remember right, I think Franklin Christoph has a pen that looks very similar to yours. Different finish but the section looks similar: http://www.franklin-christoph.com/piper-pens.html

 

Thank you. I will look into it.

 

 

I think gordebak' s Ville d'Argent is more beautiful

 

Thanks Chris, I love it!

[Uncle Red]

Gordebak, the pen on the Franklin Christoph site is a Piper Stout. It's not on the main page.

[gordebak]

Gordebak, the pen on the Franklin Christoph site is a Piper Stout. It's not on the main page.

 

Thanks Uncle Red. I couldn't find Piper Stout, but Piper Jumbo is what I was looking for. And affordable too. I might buy one.

Edited February 15, 2013 by gordebak

[Sandy Fry]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Judds-Big-FAT-Vintage-Fountain-Pen-/140916373395?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20cf453793

 

How about this one???

 

David

[gordebak]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Judds-Big-FAT-Vintage-Fountain-Pen-/140916373395?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20cf453793

 

How about this one???

 

David

 

Haha! Okay, that one is fatter. Thanks!

 

I was researching about these chubby pens, and that looks like one of those vintage Japanese Jumbo pens.

 

The problem with them is that their sections are big too. I need fat pens with sections suitable for my holding.

Edited February 15, 2013 by gordebak

[hari317]

I think actual numbers will be more useful as compared to fat-fatter-fattest.

[humsin]

Campo Marzio Le Grand is the fattest. An inch in girth and 6 inches long; funny cos the nib is like a #3!

[torstar]

Excellent review, reading threads like this often is the best part of my day in the midst of the rat race.

 

[gordebak]

Excellent review, reading threads like this often is the best part of my day in the midst of the rat race.

 

 

Thank you torstar! I had fun too.

[NedC]

The Tombow Zoom 848 'Egg' pens used to be available as fountain pen as well as a rollerball. I've seen them show up on ebay from time to time.