Most Beautiful Pen You Have Ever Seen

[jenna]

To me, functionality and usability are part of what makes a fountain pen beautiful. So I would have say that, for me, it's the Pelikan M640 "Polar Lights":

 

http://www.stefanv.com/pens/collection/t-pelikan-m640-polar.jpg

 

 

That is so beautiful!

[goodguy]

Most beautiful pen ?

Really impossible to say, there are so many stunning pens out there, some are simply works of art.

Still I do have one pen I want to mention not just because its so gorgeous but also because it means so much to me.

 

For a long time I was dreaming of the Visconti Jewish Bible and after I mentioned in some post how much I like and dream of this pen I found it waiting for me in the mail.

I mean if this is not the ultimate gift, most spiritual act of generosity then I dont know what is.

So this gorgeous pen is with me and I never stop to be amazed of all the tiny details put in this pen.

This is one pen I will never part with!!! both because of its beauty and because of a good friend with a kind and generous heart.

 

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u330/alfa170a/Picture022-3.jpg

[jenna]

For a long time I was dreaming of the Visconti Jewish Bible and after I mentioned in some post how much I like and dream of this pen I found it waiting for me in the mail.

I mean if this is not the ultimate gift, most spiritual act of generosity then I dont know what is.

So this gorgeous pen is with me and I never stop to be amazed of all the tiny details put in this pen.

This is one pen I will never part with!!! both because of its beauty and because of a good friend with a kind and generous heart.

 

 

This is lovely. Yay for random acts of pen kindness!

[Quill1]

Waterman Edson, sometimes less is more

[mchenart]

Let me offer two Oriental beauties, both are current models from small workshops making bespoke pens:

 

1. FWI (Fine Writing International), made in Taiwan entirely of green hard rubber, with 18kt nib and no trims

 

http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae33/mchenart/FWI.jpg

 

2. Ohasido in Tsugaru-nuri, made in Japan with black urushi section and 14kt nib (made by Sailor)

 

http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae33/mchenart/OhasidoTsugaru3.jpg

[ddustinn]

Lamy 2000 (I own)

Ranga Ebonite Pens (I own one, another on the way)

Pelikan Souveran

Pelikan Maki-e Unique

Newton Pens - all of them.

Many of Brian Gray's Edison Pens

 

It's probably pretty apparent that I love hand turned ebonite and acrylic pens in general.

Edited October 17, 2012 by ddustinn

[chris burton]

 

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c271/SDB777/Available%20pens/BurningSunsetBaronFountainPen002.jpg

 

 

Wow. That's nice looking material.

[pienaar]

This is very pretty I think. (Note my photo)

 

 

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s440/sirach77/Neponset.gif

[nxn96]

This is a somewhat difficult question to answer, as while I can see the visual beauty in many of the more ornate pens that have been mentioned, I'm personally drawn to the more streamlined pens. For example, I am a big Parker 51 fan/use; however, I can appreciate that others find the hooded nib and overall look of the basic barrel and cap combinations a little too plain for their taste.

 

When I first saw the question, my initial thought was one of the celluoids from the 1930's, such as the Wahl/Eversharps pictured above. In terms of pens I own, I have a few Autopoint fountain pens from the 1930's that are not unlike the aforementioned Wahl pens, as well as a couple of vintage Vacumatics and Duofolds that would fit the bill.

[bnschipper]

http://www.paradisepen.com/assets/product_images/PAAAAAGAGKEKFLKL.jpg

 

It's a departure from what has been posted to this point, but I can't help myself. It just makes me happy.

Edited October 22, 2012 by bnschipper

[bbbiswas]

To me simple is beautiful. For me Montblanc 145P Homage Chopin (platinum trim) is the most beautiful pen I have seen and also own.

The next to me is Cartier Python LE.

[yamborghini]

Montegrappa Chaos.... Lol jks.

 

Waterman serenite for "beauty"

 

I do like the ancoras and the visconti alchemy for a more exotic beauty.

[adam11]

Perfectly preserved, near mint vintage MB 149 with silver rings on the cap and incredible smooth and semiflexyble OF nib... My dream pen...

[Nihontochicken]

FWIW, my votes go to ...

 

Parker 51 Flighter (have two )

Parker pearl ring Vacumatics (have a few, need a red one )

Wahl Coronet (gold with red pyralin inserts) (alas, too costly, will likely never get one )

[sirach]

This is very pretty I think. (Note my photo)

 

 

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s440/sirach77/Neponset.gif

 

I completely agree!!! I wish the picture had turned out better... that is the first "motion" picture I ever tried.

[manolo]

For me, some that come to my mind right now:

 

Namiki Raden (or the Pelikan M1000 with the same finish)

 

MB Hemingway

 

some Nakayas with floral engraved patterns (I don't remember the correct name for them)

 

Romillo Landó red ebonite.

 

Pelikan Blue o`Blue (the only of these I own)

[82Greg]

That I've seen: Caran d'Ache Caelograph

 

That I own: Visconti Gold Nugget aka Gold Dust in Opera Master size

 

That I desire:

 

Omas Paragon Aubergine with Rose Gold Trim

Omas Paragon Arte Italiano Arco

Pelikan M101N Gray Snakeskin

Pelikan M800 Brown Tortoise

Anything by Ernest Shin

Most of the pens pictured in this discussion

[jar]

Montegrappa Juliet

 

http://www.fototime.com/2B837BC08AE996D/large.jpg

 

http://www.fototime.com/3801B14340D4033/large.jpg

 

 

[ImolaS3]

Have you ever looked at a pen and start drooling over youself because it was so gorgeous? We all have!

 

What is the most beautiful pen you have ever seen?

What is the most beautiful pen that you own?

 

I am very interested in seeing and hearing about all these gorgeous pens!!

 

There is no single one really

 

I would say that today it is the Amber Parker Duofold Centennial - fits both categories

Edited October 26, 2012 by ImolaS3

[Comiris]

Waterman Concord & Pilot m90