Need Help In Choosing My First Serious Fountain Pen

[Ryan_of_Mars]

Hello, Forum! I have been using cheap Chinese fountain pens for over three years (and also a Lamy Safari) and they aren't cutting it for me anymore. I REALLY want to buy an amazing fountain pen that will become a life long writing instrument. The only problem is that there are way too many pens to choose from ;~;. Some specifications: A sexy nib, a marble/ resin look, and also it can't be one solid color. I apologize for having to make a selfish first post, but I feel that this is an unbiased place.

[Scribblesoften]

In the same class as your Safari, but different, you might try a Pilot Metropolitan. Depending on your budget you might try a vintage Pelikan 120/140/400. They are lifelong keepers.

[langere]

Oh, there are sooo many pens you can choose from. How about a Pelikan Souveran 400? Great pen, piston filler, very durable. Look for the red - it's the prettiest color. If you have the money to spurge, go for a Nakaya with Urushi. If you can't afford that, I suggest a Bexley Corona, also a piston filler.

 

Good luck! Lots of great pens to choose from.

 

Erick

[Ryan_of_Mars]

Ah, I forgot to tell you all my spending limits! Also, I'm looking for something that will make the safari look like a bic. My limit is $800.

[langere]

Then go for a Nakaya. You will not regret it.

 

Erick

[Scribblesoften]

For that amount you have many options. You could get two very nice pens.

[risingsun]

Or two Pelikans...! Nah, go for the Nakaya! (I would get two Pelikans, though.)

[stevekolt]

Well that opens it up a bit I highly recommend you look at Edison pens. Order the color/model/nib size that appeals to you and you basically have a custom pen. Pelikan Souverans come in at least 5 different sizes, and Visconti makes some pretty colorful pens as does Delta. Just my .02

[Ryan_of_Mars]

I don't know... I don't want to sound like a spoiled (bleep), but the nakaya doesn't have the marble like look to it.

[hungh]

What about the Platinum 3776?
The Bourgogne and Chartres Blue are beautiful, and I think there's a new one that's Jupiter Marble or something.

[Ryan_of_Mars]

I hate to be nibpicky (pun intended) but I would really prefer something that isn't perfectly round and again has more than two colors.

[sharon888]

+1 on an Edison Pens. Brian has all kinds of beautiful marble materials to choose. Here's his current inventory for a sampling of what's available.

 

http://edisonpen.com/page.cfm/Current-Inventory

 

Good luck finding the perfect pen!

[vng234]

Try Italian - either a Visconti Homo Sapiens or a Delta Dolce Vita. Beauty that never wears out!

[tedd]

I was thinking a Parker Duofold Centennial or a Sheaffer Balance. Both have some really nice marble colors. The price on them isn't that bad either. I think a vintage Sheaffer Balance would be a nice investment too. I can't argue against the Pelikans or the Edisons either.

[Opooh]

How about a Conway Stewart or Onoto?

[quabop]

+1 Edison Pen Company.

Brian will make sure you get exactly what you want.

[Obyekt]

There is a MB 149 with an F nib in the classifieds for a whopping... $385

I'd buy that instantly if I had the money.

 

*edit: never mind, I just saw that you didn't want something round.

Edited November 24, 2013 by Obyekt

[Sasha Royale]

Fellowship and harmony use to be the mood at FPN. "Whose baby is cuter?" See what you have done ? You and your can of worms !

 

+1 for Pelikan Soveran.

 

That's a lot of money. Get to a brick and motor pen shop for "hands-on" deciding. Where are you located in New York ?

 

BTW, The LAMY Safari is a great pen. Everybody should have at least one.

[sargetalon]

I agree that a Pelikan Souveran would fit your criteria nicely. Hope you find a nice pen that suits you.

[UK Mike]

Did you have something like this in mind?

 

http://www.fahrneyspens.com/Item--i-1506101S