What Is The Best Looking Fountain Pen

[ethernautrix]

I'm trying desperately not to call up John and ask him whether one of these could be made in Neo-Standard style.

 

Stop it. Stop it now.

 

I asked back in August or July if they could make a Desk Pen like this. The answer was... yes.

 

*Backs away with hands up* (It's not me. It's not me.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.S. You are not mad.

[ethernautrix]

Lisa, you should see if you can send that pen back - it has some serious flaws in the finish! Really now, with pricey pens like that you'd think they could get all the little details in order.

 

*Laughing out loud!*

 

Hey! I paid extra for those flaws! Those flaws are PERFECT!

[chrevbel]

For me, the only pen that's ever made me think "wow, should I?" for weeks on end is Bruce Boone's puzzle pen. A truly stunning looker.

[dex138]

I agree! Gorgeous. What model is it?

It's written on it :-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Franz Kafka

is that what that says?!?

 

 

:roflmho:

 

 

 

 

 

[asaha]

It is goodlooking. A museum piece because of the price tag :roflmho:

[Rubicon]

I was starting to discover Pelikan when I saw http://www.pelikan.com/pulse/__v064/vfs-public/exclusive/products/souveraen/aubergine-transparent/souveraen-m-625-normal.png. Now I must have it *drool*

[JefferyS]

Lisa, you should see if you can send that pen back - it has some serious flaws in the finish! Really now, with pricey pens like that you'd think they could get all the little details in order.

 

*Laughing out loud!*

 

Hey! I paid extra for those flaws! Those flaws are PERFECT!

They aren't flaws, they are inclusions.

[JefferyS]

I like the rustic look of the Visconti Homo sapiens more than the elegance of a Mont Blanc 149. Celluloid pens have always been pretty to me.

[Brian K]

I like the rustic look of the Visconti Homo sapiens more than the elegance of a Mont Blanc 149. Celluloid pens have always been pretty to me.

 

While I think my elegant 149 lovely, Jeff, I have to say I'd love a Homo Sapiens; it is beautiful in its rustic simplicity. Maybe if I save for a year or 5.

 

Despite the beauty of the aforementioned, the most beautiful pens I have ever seen are urushi lacquered and the most beautiful of those is one of the latest additions to Namiki's Emperor line - Cranes. If I were to win the Lottery, I would call John Mottishaw shortly threafter so I could not only own one but also ask for his advice on what would be the absolute perfect nib for me.

 

A gorgeous pen

 

YMMV,

 

Brian

[Blade Runner]

I've always enjoyed the classic clean lines of the MB Meisterstucks. For me, it's the quintessential fountain pen.

[torstar]

I agree! Gorgeous. What model is it?

It's written on it :-)

 

 

 

thought it said von Karajan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Franz Kafka

is that what that says?!?

 

 

:roflmho:

[torstar]

I agree! Gorgeous. What model is it?

It's written on it :-)

 

 

Franz Kafka

is that what that says?!?

 

 

:roflmho:

 

 

thought it said von Karajan

 

Edited March 4, 2012 by torstar

[NeelsK]

I was starting to discover Pelikan when I saw http://www.pelikan.com/pulse/__v064/vfs-public/exclusive/products/souveraen/aubergine-transparent/souveraen-m-625-normal.png. Now I must have it *drool*

I have a couple of Pelikans, but they aren't on my MUST have list. This, however, is one of those pens that make me go "Hmmmmm" and makes my credit cards hide away.

[nicholasyeo]

To me, the Caran d'Ache 1010 is by far the most beautiful fountain pen.

[jar]

One of my favorites is the Sheaffer Legacy Heritage Victorian.

 

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[tinta]

It's strictly in the eye of the beholder.

 

This question really cannot be "truly" answered without perhaps hurting (or diminishing) someone's sensibilities.

 

There is no accounting for taste.

 

I tend to be attracted to the simplicity of uniform-coloured pens..... be they of modern cast resins,....flake/swirled/marbled acrylics, or plain/textured urushi-coated instruments. But mostly dark...

 

For me, metal is only appropriate, if it's in the nib & limited to tasteful small amounts in FP furniture.

 

My interests lean to the East, but I'm open to any pen manufacturer (from almost anywhere), who above all, makes a reliable product, & backs it up by readily available spare parts & reliable service.

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

Istvan (tinta)

[alexander_k]

My choice (from the current herd): OMAS 360 old style, followed by Pilot M90, Danitrio Densho and Autora 88 Nicargenta. You can probably guess my bias.

[NeelsK]

The Nakaya Makie SUMI Decapod 'gold' version. Sheer perfection in simplicity! This is true beauty... no makeup (if you know what I mean... precious stones or other sorts of gimmicks like over-sized clips).

 

You are an evil, evil person. I looked at that pen and now I placed an order. Expect an invoice by mail soon.

[PenandDesign]

What is the $27k Montblanc in the OP post called again?

 

Oh, and doesn't anyone love the White Tortoises, or the M1000 Radens?

[jwar2003]

What is the $27k Montblanc in the OP post called again?

 

Oh, and doesn't anyone love the White Tortoises, or the M1000 Radens?

It is a John Lennon limited edition 70.