What Is The Best Looking Fountain Pen

[Dangles]

 

http://www.ciar-roisin.net/photos/nakaya/cigar01.jpg

 

 

I'm inexplicably drawn to this one. What's it called and is it still in production?

[cliffp]

I think its this one

 

http://www.nibs.com/NakayaPiccoloAkaTamenuri.html

[buffalowings]

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

 

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

 

the white tortoise is splendid looking, really regret selling mine now..

[GemMayhem]

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.

 

After seeing your post, I naturally had to look for Bruce Boone's designs as I'd not seen them before. What beautiful and interesting designs. And once I saw the puzzle pen with the subtle colours, I could easily see it on a dream list. Stunning!

[playtime]

Ha ha ha, Jon!

 

Mine is the Nakaya Negoro:

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/6294506874_a129fbd30e_z.jpg

Nakaya Negoro by ethernautrix, on Flickr

 

Here's a link to my pen on John's nibs.com website: Nakaya Negoro Shiro-tame

 

(*sigh*) Yet another Nakaya to add onto the list......

 

thx for sharing

 

J

[Jimmy James]

I'm going to say Carmine Striated Oversize Sheaffer Balance.

 

The best looking pen in my collection is a tough one. I am actually really digging the Ahab Executive. If the Ahab came in just the right color of charcoal grey, it would probably seriously win out.

[GutSchrift]

Well I'm a black and gold pen kind of guy...along with silver. I'd say either the Pelikan m1000, MB 149 or any of the Grand Viceroys from Yard-o-Led (I have one of each...) There's something substantial, serious and yet elegant about all three. Classic and timeless designs.

[Capriccio]

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.

 

The flaws add depth to the beauty of the pen.

Very wabi sabi.

[Bo Bo Olson]

Jar, that is one hell of a Sheaffer pen.

[olivier78860]

In terms of design, nothing beats the Waterman Edson when uncapped. As fluid as it gets.

I should be able to review a pretty pretty pen soon, though.

[JefferyS]

One of my guitars has a "flaw" in it. I think of it as a beauty mark.

 

http://www.jhalemusic.com/heritageGuitarProd/H140CMBSSide.jpg

 

[Scrawler]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ov5tKbeoxvs/SkuLhwa26CI/AAAAAAAAALY/wDPCPIdWB_M/s320/Sailor-HK-00.jpg

There are girls in my family who would agree with you wholeheartedly.

[hbquikcomjamesl]

Call me plebian, but I don't see much improvement to be had over a simple Pelikan M200.

[yctbta]

I much prefer minimalist designs. The Lamy 2000 and Pilot Falcon really top my list. I've heard the falcon described as cheap looking, and I heartily disagree. I've seen so many designs people love that to me just look gaudy.

[pajaro]

Parker 51 Flighter.

[peterpen53]

Omas MoMA. Understated elegance. Period.

[Truman]

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.

 

Ok, so do tell what model this is!

[True North]

I avoid to judge people or pens by appearances alone. To me a person and a pen can only be great by their substance. Each person and each pen has its own character. Character can not be measured by appearances alone. A great looking pen is not attractive to me unless it is also a GREAT writer. A truly astonishing pen is as gorgeous to look at as it is to write with. Some of the Nakayas above might approach that status. Congratulations to the wise owners.

Edited March 7, 2012 by True North

[whitedot]

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.

 

Ok, so do tell what model this is!

 

M625 Souverän Aubergine Transparent.

 

German > Italian.

 

 

 

[eric47]

M625 Souverän Aubergine Transparent.

 

German > Italian.

 

:hmm1: Better define/stipulate the quality you have mind. In terms of looks...

 

Nah, Arco, baby, Arco!

 

 

 

I got your transparency right here -- celluloid too:

 

Hmm...Dante's looking at Italians.

 

Here take a tortoise for some color:

Edited March 8, 2012 by eric47