Best writer under $100?

[mjm]

as a gift, i am getting a friend two pens- one $200+(ebonite densho or M805)and one under $100(so he wont freak if he loses it)- he has big hands

 

any recs for exceptional pens under $100 on the larger side? (parker 51 too small- no gold, and he likes a wet line and fine nib)

 

thanks a bunch for your help!

Edited February 20, 2006 by mjm

[JRodriguez]

If a smooth nib is in order, you can find Sailor 1911Ms for right at about $100. As for over $200 - how much over? The options border on the limitless.

[mjm]

I have actually already gotten recs in another post for the more expensive pen(m805 probably)- but i have no idea about the under $100 option- although i think i definately want to avoid anything other than a gold nib- i'm thinking maybe a new old stock shaeffer legacy- but i really need other ideas

[JRodriguez]

Well, the Sailor 1911M is a wet writer with a gold nib, but it is a bit smaller than a Pelikan 800. If you're looking for a great writer, this would be a very strong option.

[sleek_lover]

A number come to mind

 

And these are street prices, not MSRP...

 

Waterman Carene

 

Sheaffer Intrigue (if you can find one around)

 

Parker Centenntenial International (don't laugh...I got mine for $125 on sale...)

 

There are a couple of the Filaco modeles that should fit the bill nicely as well...

 

 

Bill

[Mobybick2]

I would second the recommendation on the Sailor 1911M. I bought one this summer, the yellow pen with a fine nib, and just love it. I find that the fine nib on this pen compares to an extra fine in a Pelikan. I also tried the pen with a medium nib, which I compare to the fine in a Pelikan or a Waterman.

[JRodriguez]

I thought of the Carene as well - you can find them new between $80 and $100 if you look around. But $125 for the Parker! What a great find!

[TimButterfield]

A Taccia Doric may work. Richard has new steel nib versions for $75. Here is a comparison picture; it's the big, fat blue one. The red/rust Danitrio AlphaPlus to the right of center is another possibility if you can find one at the right price.

 

http://www.timbutterfield.com/albums/PenGroups/aac.sized.jpg

Waterman Carene, Bexley Submariner Grande, Aurora 88, Omas 360 Burkina, Taccia Doric, Taccia Mother of Pearl, Danitrio Densho Raw Ebonite, Danitrio AlphaPlus, Namiki Vanishing Point, Pelikan Chicago, Sailor 1911 Professional Gear

[chainwhip]

Lamy 2000 - decent sized pen, piston-filler, gold nib...

[saturation]

Meets all your criteria as a writer, now its the look and feel: Pilot Vanishing Point, typically $80-100, new.

 

http://www.bromfieldpenshop.com/images/product/full/PIL-60-.jpg

Edited February 20, 2006 by saturation

[FLZapped]

as a gift, i am getting a friend two pens- one $200+(ebonite densho or M805)and one under $100(so he wont freak if he loses it)- he has big hands

 

any recs for exceptional pens under $100 on the larger side? (parker 51 too small- no gold, and he likes a wet line and fine nib)

 

thanks a bunch for your help!

When you say "too small" do you mean the length, or the thickness? -Bruce

[Titivillus]

Meets all your criteria as a writer, now its the look and feel: Pilot Vanishing Point, typically $80-100, new.

 

http://www.bromfieldpenshop.com/images/product/full/PIL-60-.jpg

Except that the clip location can be a problem for some people. I'd say for a gift pen go with a standard type pen.

 

K

[sleek_lover]

I thought of the Carene as well - you can find them new between $80 and $100 if you look around. But $125 for the Parker! What a great find!

I am in the process of culling the herd...and I KNOW I have excess Carenes. I might be able to help out. I will make this a priority and IM you across the FPN IM client this evening with the results...

 

As to the Parker...

 

Truth be told, it was a case of being in the right place at the right time. I was in the Levenger Outlet Store for about 90 minutes before Peg and I were getting on a flight back to NJ. And we had JUST gotten off the Celebrity Millenium and had rented a car for the specific reason to go to the Levenger store.

 

A clerk wheeled in a cart with a load of pens from the "front" and there were about a half-dozen Parker Centennial Internationals...all for $125. I needed but one...and got it...in the mottled green. Sitting in my coat pocket downstairs right now...

 

Bill...who gets lucky once in a while...

[Stylo]

Keeping in mind that I can only speak for the pens I own, a Taccia Imperial Portugues would be a great choice. Another is a Waterman Liaison from Oscar Braun, normally a far more expensive pen, but Sanford is discontinuing it so it is on clearance sale for $100 Keep in mind though that super-clearance sales can appraently sometime included tested pens that manufacturers bundle in their clearance lots.

Edited February 20, 2006 by Stylo

[Glenn-SC]

Lamy 2000

Namiki Vanishing Point

Sheaffer Balance II

 

All great pens

[KCkc]

Nice smooth writers:

LAMY200

VP

Pelikan 200s

Pilot Knight

Kaweco, Stypen, Pilot mini disposable

Taccia (consistent smooth writers immediately out of the box in all their models)

SAilor 1911M color series

[mrchan]

A TWSBI Vac700 for sure.

[ShallowJam]

This thread is 7 years old, he's probably bought the pen by now.

[renpei]

im sorry but that was just an epic necrobump...

 

not only wa the thread 7 years old, im sure it was quite time sensitive as well

[dogpoet]

Can you get a Parker 100 for under a ton?

One of those might suit if so: the design is pretty much a big, heavy P51, which is perfect for those with big hands.