Looking For A Skinny Fountain Pen

[ENewton]

I just saw some Parker 45 pens with 14K fine nibs available online:

 

http://www.peytonstreetpens.com/parker/parker-41-45.html

 

I have bought items from Peyton Street Pens in the past and have always been happy with my purchases.

[Dickkooty2]

I know these are just wild cards from a quick search of the bay, but it seems there are other alternatives at very attractive prices. Of course, these are not collector's pens in the sense of some of the great collectors on this site.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BAOER-801-FROSTED-DEEP-BLUE-FINE-NIB-FOUNTAIN-PEN-LIGHT-THIN-9MM-IN-DIAMETER-/381313373519?hash=item58c80c554f:g:yKgAAOSw3ydVkqbD

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOUNTAIN-PEN-COLLECTION-KURTZ-BROS-CORTEX-JAPAN-SUPER-THIN-10-TOTAL-/252276104375?hash=item3abcd3dcb7:g:we4AAOSwa-dWskJs

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Quality-0-5mm-Ultra-Thin-Metal-Office-Fountain-Pen-New-/381497239269?hash=item58d301e6e5:g:2icAAOSw3ydVw9SV

 

Another thought at 1.1 cm is the Muji Aluminum fountain pen. A handsome design (and after all, isn't that what Muji is about?) for ≠$15.00.

[lancecreeks]

I second the Lamy CP1, and will also suggest the little-known Kaweco Special AL. It's a super thin cartridge-converter with screw cap, all-black except for the stainless steel Bock nib. Biggest drawback is that it doesn't have a clip, and the grip section is quite small, which has caused problems for some. But it works for me and I love it - it's my second favourite pen in fact. Check it out! Here are some nice reviews on it:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/217881-kaweco-special/

http://clickypost.com/blog/2014/2/18/kaweco-special-fountain-pen

[kestrel]

Elysee made very slim pens with barrel diameters less than 10 mm. Alas, cartridge/converter only but they came with very nice fine gold nibs and were well made from (I think) brass. There should be several NOS on eBay and used ones pop up occasionally, both for well within or below your price range. The Reform is a good pen, too, but the Elysee nibs are smoother and the brass construction gives them a better balance in my hand.

 

Happy Hunting.

[ScienceChick]

The Pilot Cavalier is one very skinny pen. I don't think they come with gold nibs but, at well under $100, you could have the nib replaced.

[ink-syringe]

There is also the Sheaffer SLIM Targa. BUT it uses a special cartridge that is long out of production and VERY difficult to find, so I would not consider the SLIM Targa for that reason.

 

 

 

I would be all over the slim Targa if I was you. Converters are out there, NOS slim Targas are out there, you'd have your pick of the litter as no one hardly wants them and they have the same outstanding nibs as other Sheaffers.

 

Parker 61 is also a somewhat slim pen.

[jar]

Another line of slim pens that has not yet been mentioned are the late 50s and mid 60s Montblanc 2 & 3 digit pens. Usually rock solid reliable, great writers, often relatively inexpensive.

 

http://www.fototime.com/4CF515866A3FB32/large.jpg

[Namo]

Waterman Préface. If you are lucky, you can find one within your prices. Awesome pen! Piloy Élite can be found at 20$. Steel nib, but you wouldn't know... If you are willing to spend some more: Pilot Murex. Because it's a beautiful object.

Edited February 7, 2016 by Namo

[Namo]

You could have a look at Venvstas pens too.

[Octo]

The original Cross Century DOES take a converter. I have and use one. Talk to Cross customer service to be sure you get the right version.

 

You might like the Shaffer Agio, which is slim but holds a standard Shaffer cartridge or converter

[ink-syringe]

Slimfolds, of course. They live up to the name. Also cheap but some of them are great writers. I bought 2 by mistake and if they weren't so tiny I would use them.

[VivienR]

Caran d'Ache Ecridor seems slim enough and it can fit to your budget, but in the upper end.

[82Greg]

The Sailor Chalana is not a piston filler, but is very skinny.

[lucraak]

I am also a "skinny pen" lover.

I own about 12 pens (differentiating in size) pens but I keep coming back to my Lamy's

 

The CP1 Pt finish (with the gold nib) and the Black CP1 with the steel nib and the Lamy Logo. I quite often swap the gold nib to the Lamy Logo.

I all find them a joy to write with, they are lightweight and for longer sessions less straining than my two Lamy 2000's (M/F).

[ac12]

 

The Sailor Chalana is not a piston filler, but is very skinny.

 

 

No it is VERY VERY skinny :-)

[Blurred_Memories]

noodler's nib creaper is my skinniest pen.

 

piston filler, inexpensive, highly adjustable.

 

but if you get one like mine, never store it nib down.

[ThePenBox]

If you are looking for a thinner fountain pen you may want to look at the HERO 7019. Is is a thinner fountain pen with a fine nib. I have been using one for the last several weeks and it writes extremely smooth and is a good quality pen. It is a hooded pen so it doesn't dry out as fast as a non hooded pen and it is a very elegant looking pen.

[rwilsonedn]

Certainly the Sailor Chalana, which is both pencil-thin and reputedly a wonderful writer. Also the original Pilot Birdie, which is harder to find now, but less expensive and also a fine pen.

Failing that, the Cross Century as several others have mentioned.

ron

[Runnin_Ute]

 

Yes, a wooden pencil would be the perfect thickness, if not just slightly too thin. I really like the idea of the Parker 45, but I can't find one in fine. I should add that I'm also looking for a pen with a fine nib.

Really? I haven't found them that hard to find. I have at least two. However, because of the ease of changing nibs on the 45 the collar may say M or something else. Plus some of the older ones may have thin mediums. Plus nibs separately aren't that hard if you end up with a medium.

[ac12]

I think I should clarify the Cross Century, as there are 3 versions of the Cross Century:

#1 The original 'Century' from about 1980s. out of production. 9.8mm barrel.

#2 The larger 'Century 2'

#3 The slim 'Classic Century' This is the 8.1mm slimline pen, which is cartridge only, no converter.

Edited February 9, 2016 by ac12