Fountain Pen Survivor: The Quest For The Perfect Every Day Carry Pens Under $100

[smoores]

Wondeful review, thanks for compiling this! I have tried many of these pens over the years and it's great to have a reference like this to point some newbies to.

[dkim87]

I agree with some of the previous posters. If you want simple quality and a pen that works, go Japanese. You didn't review them, so I am not sure if you have them or not, but Sailor Pens are great, specifically the 1911 series. The 1911M is my go to edc/pocket pen.

[Betweenthelines]

I agree with some of the previous posters. If you want simple quality and a pen that works, go Japanese. You didn't review them, so I am not sure if you have them or not, but Sailor Pens are great, specifically the 1911 series. The 1911M is my go to edc/pocket pen.

 

Yup, I own a 1911L Rhodium/Black in MF, and a Pro Gear Imperial Black in F. Obviously these don't qualify for under $100, but Sailor nibs are, in my opinion, the very best hard nib money can buy. I would buy a 1911M over a Custom 74 any day of the week.

[Chi Town]

Great efficient way of doing this review (s) I like it!

[benjitzu]

Great summary of some fantastic pens! Thanks!

[4lex]

Like every review I appreciate this is subjective. In my world P45 would make the cut. For me writing with a heavy pen is like driving an underpowered car. Its okay for a brief grocery shopping trip but useless for a real journey.