Big Pen

[Blue_Moon]

I want to buy a big pen for around $70.00 - 80.00 US. I like thick (or fat) pens and I like long (or longer) pens - six inches minimum. I love the cigar-shaped pens. I've already got a TWSBI (on order), Rosetta, few Lamys, Parson's Essential, Churchman's Prescriptor (on order), Sheaffer 300, and a couple of Monteverdes. Any suggestions for pens that fit this description in that price range other than these?

 

BTW, I want one pen in this range, so please don't suggest buying two lesser costing pens, ink, etc. Thanks!

Edited January 5, 2014 by Blue_Moon

[Woodnut]

Go for an Indian ebonite eyedropper fountain pen. Some Indian ebonite pens come with aerometric or converter/cartridge options, and are in your price range.

 

Contact FPN member Mesu, who lists Indian pens in the classified section here; and she usually has more inventory than appears in her classifieds. No affiliation, other than I've acquired a range of Indian ebonite pens from her, and have been completely satisfied.

 

(Ask about her Guider Double-nib pen -- an unusual treat!)

[avlisyar]

Consider the Danitrio Cum Laude. It is a big pen,

cigar shaped and at $75.00 within your budget.

It is sold on Ebay by Winedoc who represented

Danitrio at one time. You could also look at some

of the reviews here at FPN.

 

I have one and I am a very satisfied user.

[Namo]

Jinhao makes a big, 149-like, one (750?). Laban might be an option too.

[Blue_Moon]

Consider the Danitrio Cum Laude. It is a big pen,

cigar shaped and at $75.00 within your budget.

It is sold on Ebay by Winedoc who represented

Danitrio at one time. You could also look at some

of the reviews here at FPN.

 

I have one and I am a very satisfied user.

 

Actually, I didn't mention this one, but I have a Cum Laude in blue/grey. However, I have difficulty with skipping and hard starts. I really love this pen, though, and I plan to send it to a nibmeister to take care of that and to have it ground to a cursive stub. You were right though. It was an excellent suggestion.

[Namo]

The Jinaho seems to be called the Dreadnaught.

[Blue_Moon]

Jinhao makes a big, 149-like, one (750?). Laban might be an option too.

 

Interesting. I wasn't familiar with Laban. After your post, I did some checking. It looks like a nice pen - especially the Mento.

[sangman]

I want to buy a big pen for around $70.00 - 80.00 US. I like thick (or fat) pens and I like long (or longer) pens - six inches minimum. I love the cigar-shaped pens. I've already got a TWSBI (on order), Rosetta, few Lamys, Parson's Essential, Churchman's Prescriptor (on order), Sheaffer 300, and a couple of Monteverdes. Any suggestions for pens that fit this description in that price range other than these?

 

BTW, I want one pen in this range, so please don't suggest buying two lesser costing pens, ink, etc. Thanks!

. You could try an X pen from Andy's I brought one m nib and it writes real smooth and they do not cost much.

[Snargle]

Go for an Indian ebonite eyedropper fountain pen. Some Indian ebonite pens come with aerometric or converter/cartridge options, and are in your price range.

I second that recommendation. An Indian Ebonite pen, eyedropper or otherwise, would be a great choice. There are several sellers on eBay and Kevin at http://fountainpenrevolution.com/ is another excellent source. Also, check out Teri at Peyton Street Pens (http://www.peytonstreetpens.com/indian-ebonite.html) for some of her Ranga pens with upgraded nibs and filling systems.

Edited January 5, 2014 by Snargle

[maus930]

previous post by NAMO -- is referring to the JINHAO 159 excellent large pen -- GOULET is now carrying this model

[WirlWind]

previous post by NAMO -- is referring to the JINHAO 159 excellent large pen -- GOULET is now carrying this model

 

Agree, I've heard pretty much nothing but good things about this pen, despite it being significantly below your price range.

 

It's basically a replica of the MB 149 and writes "as well or better than a lot of pens into the $50-100 range"

[impossiblebird]

 

Agree, I've heard pretty much nothing but good things about this pen, despite it being significantly below your price range.

 

It's basically a replica of the MB 149 and writes "as well or better than a lot of pens into the $50-100 range"

 

I've really enjoyed this pen, and I have a couple, but on both of them the cap threads are no longer keeping the cap fastened on (they were only held on by a half/three-quarter turn in the first place.

[UK Mike]

As you seem to have a fondness for Mr Pen products it is worth pointing out that the "Captain's Commission" is a large pen at a very decent price. Plenty of nib choice too.

[Blue_Moon]

As you seem to have a fondness for Mr Pen products it is worth pointing out that the "Captain's Commission" is a large pen at a very decent price. Plenty of nib choice too.

 

I have thought about it! Thanks!

[SteveE]

Snargle beat me to it. I second the notion of the Ranga Indian ebonite pens sold by Teri at Peyton Street Pens. I have several, and the one I suggest you check out is the #3. It is a large pen, much like the classic Parker Senior DuoFold of the 1920's. Teri has them fitted with plated steel IPG nibs and they are cartridge/converter fillers rather than the traditional Indian eyedropper filler. As I said, I have 3 of the #3's and really enjoy them.

 

If flat-tops aren't your thing, then the Laban Mento is another large pen, also available in your price range (at least the resin ones are).

 

If you are modestly handy and don't mind doing some of your own troubleshooting, you also might look for some of the modern Conklin pens. The modern Nozac is a torpedo-top (my description), flat bottom monster. The Duragraph and the Glider are traditional flat-tops. The Endura and Endura II are also flat-tops. These pens sometimes have flow issues, but once they are de-bugged, they are great writers. Any or all of these may be available as close-outs in your price range.

[yamborghini]

fountain pen revolution have a Guider zimbo ebonite pen which is massive.

 

http://www.fountainpenrevolution.com/guider.html

 

I got one when they went on sale. Doesn't fit into any pen pouch, its actually gigantic.

[Blue_Moon]

fountain pen revolution have a Guider zimbo ebonite pen which is massive.

 

http://www.fountainpenrevolution.com/guider.html

 

I got one when they went on sale. Doesn't fit into any pen pouch, its actually gigantic.

 

Wow! That is massive! How does it write? Is the nib smooth?

[Bo Bo Olson]

The German company Senator makes a c/c 149 looking pen of that size. I don't know the cost. It has been making that pen for a few decades...

[yamborghini]

 

Wow! That is massive! How does it write? Is the nib smooth?

 

It writes ok but it isn't the smoothest nib. There is quite a bit of feedback but it isn't scratchy. If you use good paper this shouldn't be a problem.