Help with finding a smooth large pen

[Cloud]

Hello,

 

I would like to receive imput from you. I would like a nice large fountain pen with a very smooth nib. I prefer silver trim. I'm a lefty underwriter, probably going to get a medium or fine nib. I like a nice classic look.

 

I have a danitrio cum laude, I really like the size of this pen. It's super smooth and I would like another everyday pen. I would prefer something larger then the pelikan m400. Budget is a concern.

 

I have been considering:

waterman charleston

sailor 1911 M, 1911 or professional gear.

Visconti van gogh maxi

I've seen the Omas ogiva guillochet on sale in the marketplace...

 

Mind you I and going to find these in the marketplace or used.

 

What do you think would be best?

 

Thanks

Edited October 24, 2006 by Cloud

[goodguy]

Hey Cloud

 

I have 2 pens to offer,both great.

 

1.Omas Paragon HT with the silver trim.Its a big pen light and the nib is down right the best nib I ever wrote with.More than all my pens and even better than my Waterman Edson (that cost more than twice the Paragon).

 

2.Much easier to find and cheapper is the Sheaffer Legacy.This pen doesnt get the respect it deserves.The inlaid nib is a work of art and is simply excellent.Very good quality and you get the bonus of working either with cartriges or the famous touchdown filling mechanism.

 

Let us know what you have decided.

[Cloud]

The Omas paragon seems to be out of my budget...

 

Look vry nice. A friend of mine showed me is blue celluloid paragon today. It's seemed ver very smooth.

[johnr55]

I bought the Conklin Nozac with a steel nib from Fahrney's for around $80. It's certainly large, a very smooth writer with a fine nib, and is quite attractive in the blue I bought. I'd recommend taking a look unless you're a gold nib fanatic. I can't tell the difference except in the nib color!

[kissing]

Duofold Centennial ?

[meanwhile]

Cyberpens is offering a very good deal on Sailor 1911Ms and Pro Gears on the Marketplace right now. (I've not dealt with him\her and can't comment on reliability.)

 

Don't forget that Sailors nibs are notoriously fine for their grade.

[southpaw]

As a lefty underwriter, I'd recommend the Omas Ogiva. Hard to beat at the price: large, smooth nib; large capacity piston filler, available w/ gold or HT trim; classic good looks. What's not to like!?!?

[Cloud]

Hi,

 

I saw a picture of the ogiva guilloche HT trim. It does look superbe.

 

I wasn't sure sailor M would be big enough. I sent PMs yesterday for the Ogiva. We'll see!

[neukonzept]

Everywhere I turn on this site, I come across rave reviews for the raw ebonite Denshos and Mikados from DaniTrio that winedoc is selling. I'd love a big, clipless Mikado myself...

[Stephen-I-am]

As a lefty underwriter, I'd recommend the Omas Ogiva.  Hard to beat at the price:  large, smooth nib; large capacity piston filler, available w/ gold or HT trim; classic good looks.  What's not to like!?!?

Looks nice. Where can you get one?

 

Stephen

[pd999]

Check out the Lamy 2000 fountain pen.

 

An elegant but functional every-day work-horse.

 

Piston filler (huge 1.5-drops capacity), solid S/S trim, wood-like but tough man-made shell, semi-hooded nib (prevents drying-out), and at half the price of above.

 

NB: a F writes like a M.

Edited October 24, 2006 by pd999

[Stephen-I-am]

Check out the Lamy 2000 fountain pen. 

I agree with everything you said, but it's not really a large pen.

 

Stephen

[neukonzept]

++On the size of the Lamy 2000. It looks bigger than it really is, because the section tapers off so much.

 

I still actually manage to get cramped up using mine. I guess I could just have big hands, though...

[KCkc]

Large (fat) pens :

1. Dani Trio Densho (light and wide girth)

2. Pelikan M1000 (a tad heavier but nice)

3. MB149 (my favourite so far)

4. Stupula Eturia (nice celluloid)

[neukonzept]

Large (fat) pens :

1. Dani Trio Densho (light and wide girth)

2. Pelikan M1000 (a tad heavier but nice)

3. MB149 (my favourite so far)

4. Stupula Eturia (nice celluloid)

Out of curiosity, if the Densho is "wide," then what is the Mikado?

[Stephen-I-am]

Out of curiosity, if the Densho is "wide," then what is the Mikado? 

 

I have the Densho and use it unposted. It's really comfortable in my hand.

 

For me, the pros of the densho are great semiflex nib, large ink capacity, great feel in the hand, nice spare design. The cons are you can't post it, it will roll if you set it down, and I prefer stub/cursive italic nibs to flexy nibs.

 

Stephen

[Cloud]

The densho is high on my list, but chances somebody sells them in the 100$ region is non existant. There are so many rave reviews.

 

I saw one once on sale at 120$, it lasted about 5 min on the marketplace.

 

I found the omas ogiva for 114$, which is probably why i'll choose it over others. It's funny, I am accumulating italian pens. They look pretty classy!

[KCkc]

Large (fat) pens :

1. Dani Trio Densho (light and wide girth)

2. Pelikan M1000 (a tad heavier but nice)

3. MB149 (my favourite so far)

4. Stupula Eturia (nice celluloid)

Out of curiosity, if the Densho is "wide," then what is the Mikado?

urr super-wide ???

[Chris]

I have a Cross Townsend - it is large-ish and heavy-ish but smooth and well-balanced. Depending on the finish, it can be reltively inexpensive or very dear (there used to be a solid 18ct gold version!)

 

I love mine - but then I love all my pens

 

Chris