Schneider Base

[jchch1950]

I have been using Lamy Safaris since 1995. Its a reliable and easy to use pen.

Last year I bought a "Compactor Solo", which is the Schneider Base sold in Brazil.

Compactor pens used to design their own pens, but recently they are selling this beautiful Schneider fountain pen under Solo name.

These pens are available in 12 different colors and kits.

 

https://www.compactor.com.br/tipo-produto/canetas-tinteiros/

 

The pen is excelent, with a abundant ink flux, the size is big. The clip is strong and makes the design difference.

 

Nice pens.You can't find them Southeast Asia.

[basterma]

Schneider has a really big presence in China. In fact the easiest international cartridges for me to find are Schneider and Maped. There are many models available all reasonably priced. My Base bought in 1996 is now a bit of a sticky mess as the rubber used to make it has become soft and leaches color to my fingers. It still writes amazingly and I recommend it for beginners as it works well and the new ones are not all made from the soft rubber as mine was.