Suggestions Wanted ~ £50 (Or Less) Piston Fillers

[evyxmsj]

That's $76 dollars for some of you

 

I'm looking at adding to my FP collection, and I just like piston fillers. I'm not particularly interested in converter cartridges at the moment though. If anyone has any recommendations, I would be grateful. I'll want them all of course, but it will be a gradual process!

 

I currently have a Pelikan M200 and a TWSBI Vac700 (not a piston filler I know).

 

Evy

[Notgatherox]

TWSBI Eco or Diamond 580.

 

 

~Epic

[ScienceChick]

+1 for the TWSBI Eco and 580. Check out the Dollar 717s for under $5.

[shawndp]

Reform 1745 - makes the TWSBI's price to performance look like a joke - it is seriously a tough little pen that never fails to deliver the right amount of ink to paper.

[kreinhard]

Reform 1745 - makes the TWSBI's price to performance look like a joke - it is seriously a tough little pen that never fails to deliver the right amount of ink to paper.

 

This makes me happy to read. Having just ordered three of them from isellpens. :S I'm hoping the Herbin 1670 ink doesn't really gum up the works.

[dogpoet]

I suspect they can cope with that. Wonderful pens for the pittance you'll pay for a NOS model: I was just coming in this thread to suggest them to the OP...

[peterg]

Pen show in London this sunday. Should be something to match your requirements!

[Tas]

Pen show in London this sunday. Should be something to match your requirements!

 

Defo !

[Sasha Royale]

 

This makes me happy to read. Having just ordered three of them from isellpens. :S I'm hoping the Herbin 1670 ink doesn't really gum up the works.

 

You have a couple of great little pens. I like the 1745 a lot. Sooner or later, you are going to own a TWSBI, so why not get one now ? Using a plastic toothpick, apply a small amount of TWSBI lube to the inside of the 1745 barrel, from the nib end. Get ready for smooth operation.

 

Other pistons are low-priced from Serwex (India). In the 1950's and 1960's, there were common, unbranded piston "fullers" from Germany. These were everyday "school" pens. Keep eyes open.

Edited September 30, 2015 by Sasha Royale

[benbot517]

I got to try a Dollar 717 and it's performance really surprised me. For the price it's amazing.

[evyxmsj]

Thanks all for the suggestions I'm very tempted by the Eco, but hadn't heard of the Reform. I may have to get both!

 

The pen show sounds like fun, but we're about 5.5 days overdue on a little addition to the family, so won't be travelling any time soon!

 

Evy

[Tas]

Thanks all for the suggestions I'm very tempted by the Eco, but hadn't heard of the Reform. I may have to get both!

 

The pen show sounds like fun, but we're about 5.5 days overdue on a little addition to the family, so won't be travelling any time soon!

 

Evy

 

Wishing you all the best.

[Inky.Fingers]

a used Pelikan M100, M200, M400 -- are great fines.

[mhguda]

Many other Indian pens like Wality, Oliver, Click. Check out Fountainpenrevolution (no affiliation) or Asapens (ditto).

FPR has a number of piston fillers under their own name, from the Dilli to the Jaipur. Then, if you want a slightly bigger pen, there's the Noodler's Ahab...

[ac12]

FYI, the Reform 1745 is what was called a "slimline pen."

A bit larger in diameter than a standard wooden pencil.

I like it, but some people do not like the small diameter.

Edited October 1, 2015 by ac12

[shawndp]

A very nice member here on FPN sold me a couple of Reforms - they look like an old Pelikan and like mentioned earlier - they are a slim pen. I have a large hand and prefer big pens but can write a few pages with this pen with no ill effects. Cleaning is a breeze - even when my gf let hers dry up completely. I would buy a dozen of these before I ever pick up another TWSBI.

[evyxmsj]

FYI, the Reform 1745 is what was called a "slimline pen."

A bit larger in diameter than a standard wooden pencil.

I like it, but some people do not like the small diameter.

Yeah, I do like them slightly wider. But it seems good value for money all the same---might be a good light one to carry round sometimes.

 

Tempted by the Ahab! I have a friend who is willing to let me try one out. I'll see how that goes first.

 

 

Wishing you all the best.

 

Thanks!

[evyxmsj]

Many other Indian pens like Wality, Oliver, Click. Check out Fountainpenrevolution (no affiliation) or Asapens (ditto).

FPR has a number of piston fillers under their own name, from the Dilli to the Jaipur. Then, if you want a slightly bigger pen, there's the Noodler's Ahab...

 

Just had a look at ASA pens. I hadn't thought of eyedroppers much but now I'm interested! So many pens and so little time/moolah !

[penwash]

I would buy a dozen of these before I ever pick up another TWSBI.

 

What is bad about the TWSBI pens?

(This is a genuine inquiry for my education, not a challenge to your statement)

[Scribblesoften]

You might keep an eye out for a Pelikan 120. They show up from time to time in your price range. I believe they were made from the 50's to at least the 70's. I bought one of the later Merz and Krell pens for $40. It is a very nice little pen.