Slim Fountain Pens

[vysis]

Hello, I'm on the hunt for a high quality, slim fountain pen.

 

Main reason is that I'd like somethings thats easy to transport and doesn't look ridiculous whipping out of my pocket at the airport or restaurant. I am thinking of something clean and elegant like the Starwalker, but preferably with a more ornate nib.

 

Does anybody have any suggestions?

[Joane]

How small can it be? How about a Pelikan M300?

[nostalgic]

Hello, I'm on the hunt for a high quality, slim fountain pen.

 

Main reason is that I'd like somethings thats easy to transport and doesn't look ridiculous whipping out of my pocket at the airport or restaurant. I am thinking of something clean and elegant like the Starwalker, but preferably with a more ornate nib.

 

Does anybody have any suggestions?

You may want to consider a pen like the Aurora Magellano which I believe is sold mainly in Europe. It has a 14K Aurora nib, and comes in a variety of finishes.

 

[ThirdeYe]

There is also the Pentel Excalibur. Its narrow but made out of steel, so it has a nice weight to it and writes excellently smooth. Granted, it doesn't look as nice as a montblanc but its not very expensive either. I like mine.

[FrankB]

I think the Sailor Chalana is a good bet.

[nxn96]

Parker 180.

 

Sort of vintage/sort of modern. By itself, the nib design should ignite a conversation.

 

Nice pen. It takes the standard Parker refill as well as the standard converter.

[Tricia]

I have a Mont Blanc Noblesse from many years ago. Lovely to write with even though very slender. If they still make this pen, it's sleek and comfortable both.

[Kabe]

Slimmest I´ve seen: the Hero 360

[jar]

Some slim pens listed here.

[Sandy1]

Hi,

 

I noticed Main Street Pens (aka Mr Zorn's House of Wonders) has a 'Lady' Sheaffer with a 14K Triumph nib; which I find to be not only an exceptional nib for design & performance, but immensely appealing and quite unique.

 

http://www.mainstree...om/thealley.htm

 

Bye,

S1

 

No afil., just another tickled pink customer. (Waiting to be tickled again.)

Edited January 28, 2011 by Sandy1

[Silvermink]

Aurora Hastil for me. I don't even like slim fountain pens as a rule and I'm totally in love with mine.

 

It's pretty much the epitome of "clean and elegant".

Edited January 28, 2011 by Silvermink

[WhisperBlade]

I think you will love the Graf von Faber Castell collection!

[DRP]

The Sheaffer Slim Targa is among the best, offering their superlative inlaid nib. They have not been produced in quite a few years but new, old stock pens are still available.

 

Noodler's Nib Creaper has just hit the market. I have one and am pleased with it. It is about the width of a Sheaffer Slim Targa.

[Lucky Sheaffer]

How about a nice vintage pen? Sheaffer made some slim models in the Balance line and the design is quite nice, aerodynamic/streamlined elegant pieces for travelers.

Edited January 28, 2011 by Lucky Sheaffer

[Sandy1]

The Sheaffer Slim Targa is among the best, offering their superlative inlaid nib...

[/quote]

Ah yes! I saw some NOS over at an FPN member's eBay site : seller speerbob. An impressive selection. -- S1

[Namo]

Wateman Préface is a wonderful pen!

[AlanE]

A Waterman Gentleman

 

Pure slim class, Hard to get now, dont seem to change hands that often, which seems to indicate that people hang on to them, I wouldnt part with mine, I have 3

 

Good luck

 

Alan

[lapis]

My M320 is almost too slim for me; maybe it'd be just right for you. It is, however, short enough to fit nicely in my T-shirt pocket.

 

Mike

[Joane]

This is a very enlightening thread. I didn't realize there were so many beautiful slim pens! This thread is making me want to take out a slim pen as well and I'm kicking myself for not getting a MB Noblesse one time when a store was selling them out at low prices!

[Robert Hughes]

Aurora 98 “Riserva Magica” is my favorite slim pen:

http://webrevolutionary.com/price/img-large/aurora-98-fountain-pen-gold-filled-cap-w-box_260693151391.jpg

Edited January 28, 2011 by Robert Hughes