What else should i consider under $100?

[Jim678]

What else should i consider under $100 besides pelikan m200, parker frontier and pilot knight?

 

I think m200 is going to be to small but i want something a little nicer than the pilot and parker?

 

 

 

tnx

[M4R1N4]

Levenger TrueWriter

[RyanL27]

The m215, while the same size as an m200 and a bit small for some, does offer a bit more heft, giving the feel of a larger pen. That would be my choice.

 

The Lamy 2000 is also under $100, and it's much larger than an m200. Many people love these. I've had three, and none of them suited me - the nibs just don't feel very good IMO.

Edited October 19, 2006 by RyanL27

[Benjamin McFerret]

The Taccia Continental is a pretty nice pen, especially for $64. I have also had good luck with the Lamy 2000 and I think you can get a Vanishing Point for under $100. There are tons of options (vintage & modern) at that price range.

Ben

[OldGriz]

OK, I am going in a totally different direction here....

Why not consider a really good vintage pen. Specifically either a Parker 51 or a Sheaffer Snorkel (Triumph nibbed)... either of these should be fairly easy to find in the $100 and under price and still leave some cash for new ink to use in them.

[Richard]

Benjamin McFerret beat me to it on the Taccia Continental, but there are a whole raft of very nice pens from Taccia that come in under a hundred bucks. If you like a metal pen, consider the SST:

 

http://www.richardspens.com/images/sales/taccia/sst_g.jpg

 

Or if you like mixed metal and resin there's the Ta-ke:

 

http://www.richardspens.com/images/sales/taccia/ta-ke.jpg

 

If you like to grip your pen higher but hate threads at the joint between the section and barrel, there's the Imperial Portuguese:

 

http://www.richardspens.com/images/sales/taccia/imp_port.jpg

 

And of course there's still that wicked cool Continental:

 

http://www.richardspens.com/images/sales/taccia/continental_red.jpg

[kissing]

A Hero 100 will cost only about $26 Including shipping

 

They are great writers for their price. Fuctions exactly same as a Parker '51"

[jsonewald]

Lamy Studio

Lamy Safari

Parker Sonnet (lacquer or steel nib versions)

Namiki Vanishing point (on sale)

Waterman Charleston (on sale)

Edited October 19, 2006 by jsonewald

[*david*]

Nicer than the Pilot and Parker in what way? The look, the feel, or the writing?

 

Do you like a fat pen or a skinny one? (or in between)

Heavy or light? (probably light, but there are people who like some weight to their pen)

Do you have any other preferences, like how you fill this pen (cartridges or bottled ink, for instance)?

 

When someone asks for pens under $30, it isn't so hard to come up with a short list - but with a budget of $100, there are a lot of good choices.

[Cloud]

Hello,

 

Danitrio, check winedocs pens, namiki VP, pelikan... pretty much anything in the marketplace on this website.

Depens, what you want

piston filler, converter, ink cartridge,

thin or fat barrel,

big nib or hidden nib,

regular nib of italic stub or other speciality

look at used pen for the best deal.

[HesNot]

The new Bexley simplicities that Richard and Dennis both have are pretty darn nice. And that new Pelikan M200 demonstrator is also a nice looking pen.

[sonia_simone]

Tryphon clef

Whatever goodie <winedoc> is selling this week in Marketplace

A couple of Esterbrooks

[brh]

I'd have to cast my vote for a Pilot Vanishing Point or either a Lamy Studio or 2000. 2000 might be a hint above budget though..

[Cloud]

If you go in the use market, you can get a pen at 1/2 the MRSP. There was somebody selling omas ogiva 113$ in the marketplace. waterman charleston 71$. I am selling a Pelikan m400 for 100$.

 

good hunting

[goodguy]

The 2 pens that are around 100$ that I wold recommend are the Pilot VP and the Sheaffer Legacy.

[Judybug]

Consider the following:

 

Haolilai 801F

Waterman Phileas

Dannitu 222

Romet Asia

Aldo Domini Sorrento [if you like mini pens]

 

Judybug

[amh210]

Spend under $30 and get yourself a Waterman Phileas.

 

Or go vintage.

 

Spend $35 and get a fully restored and functional Esterbrook and enjoy a pen from the first half of the previous century!

 

Spend $75 and get the amazing Parker "51", Lustraloy cap, fully restored.

 

Spend $50 and get a great Sheaffer Touchdown.

 

spend $50 - $75 and get a restored Sheaffer Snorkel.

 

Spend $25 and get a great Parker 41.

 

Spend $25 and get a great Sheaffer Imperial with a Triumph nib!

 

Tooooooo many choices. For $100 you can have 3 or 4 of them!

 

Andy

[TMann]

Another option to consider would be a Tryphon Clef.

 

Richard Binder (and others) sell these for about $75. You could get one of these and have a bit of change from your $100. Or you could spend a little extra and have Richard turn the standard medium nib into a stub or an italic. It makes for a very nice writing pen for just a little over $100.

 

TMann

 

 

 

Tryphon Clef photo from Richard Binder's website:

[Nihontochicken]

Spend under $30 and get yourself a Waterman Phileas.

 

Or go vintage.

 

Spend $35 and get a fully restored and functional Esterbrook and enjoy a pen from the first half of the previous century!

 

Spend $75 and get the amazing Parker "51", Lustraloy cap, fully restored.

 

Spend $50 and get a great Sheaffer Touchdown.

 

spend $50 - $75 and get a restored Sheaffer Snorkel.

 

Spend $25 and get a great Parker 41.

 

Spend $25 and get a great Sheaffer Imperial with a Triumph nib!

 

Tooooooo many choices. For $100 you can have 3 or 4 of them! eureka.gif

 

Andy

 

 

What he said.

[southpaw]

Spend under $30 and get yourself a Waterman Phileas.

 

Or go vintage.

 

Spend $35 and get a fully restored and functional Esterbrook and enjoy a pen from the first half of the previous century!

 

Spend $75 and get the amazing Parker "51", Lustraloy cap, fully restored.

 

Spend $50 and get a great Sheaffer Touchdown.

 

spend $50 - $75 and get a restored Sheaffer Snorkel.

 

Spend $25 and get a great Parker 41.

 

Spend $25 and get a great Sheaffer Imperial with a Triumph nib!

 

Tooooooo many choices. For $100 you can have 3 or 4 of them! eureka.gif

 

Andy

 

 

What he said.

Ditto. Go vintage.