8/3/2023 0 Comments Inkdrop platinum preppy![]() ![]() Pentel EnerGel Deluxe RTX Gel Ink Pens, 0.7 Millimeter Metal Tip, Assorted Colors, 6 Pack (BL77BP6M) (disposable cheaper at Staples to) Pilot FriXion Ball 0.7mm Erasable Gel Pens, Fine Point, Black Ink, Pack Of 6 (erasable) Zebra F-701 Stainless Steel Ballpoint Retractable Pen, Black Ink, Fine Point, 2 Pack (29411) Tombow Airpress 0.7mm Ball Point Pen, Full Black (pressurized can even write upside down) ![]() Good (cheap) ink brands are noodlers, waterman's, diamine, and Parker. Platinum Fountain Pen, Preppy, Fine Nib, Black (PPQ-200-#1) (just get an o-ring and eyedropper convert this one)įor all the pilots get the refill cartridges at Staples cheaper than online. dollars) Pilot Explorer Fountain Pen Gift Box, Fine Nib, Gray Barrel, 1-Pack, Black Ink (12271) (get con-40 for this one, or syringe and refill cartridge) Pilot Kakuno Fine-Nib Fountain Pen, White Body Soft Blue Cap Body (FKA-1SR-SLF) (takes con-50 converter) Pilot Metropolitan Collection Fountain Pen, Black Barrel, Classic Design, Fine Nib, Black Ink (91111) (comes with converter, and personal favorite) There are a few others on Amazon that people like in the starting range, Parker, Scheaffer, etc that some like, but generally, the popular ones are the Metropolitan and Safari. If you want something a little different, the Nemosine Singularity is an good intro pen that has gotten a lot of good feedback.įor a cheaper alternative, but usually only in a medium nib, the Jinhao x750 or x450 are big pens that make a statement (Amazon has sellers that ship these from China, Goulet pens carries them for $10 in stock). Now, to deviate a little from the standard answers. With this, pick up a bottle of Noodler's black, and you will be set. ![]() The line is very thin, and comfortable if you are used to writing small with a mechanical pencil. The Japanese EF nib is closer to a western UEF nib (the medium on the Metro is very close to an EF on the Safari). The link here is more than I spent on the penmanship, if you search you can find them cheaper (I think on Amazon sometimes, I got two for that price). If you write really small, I really like the Metropolitan with the nib from the Pilot penmanship swapped onto it. If you write fine, you might be better off going to Goulet and getting the new model in fine, than buying the medium nib on Amazon. I personally recommend the Pilot Metropolitan over the Lamy Safari, I think it is a nicer pen to use, and the I believe the nib is better. u/the_illest does this joke you see here every time this question is asked, but it is a good recommendation to start. Most of the engineers I know do write small, which is why I ask. Some quick questions, do you write really small now? The JinHao fountain pens are sold on eBay. Just keep in mind that you do need to clean out the ink periodically, and you definitely want to clean them out if you're not going to use them for a while. ![]() If you haven't used a fountain pen before, you want something inexpensive and disposable to try out, the Pilot Varsity fountain pens are actually quite good (and cheap): įor something a little nicer looking (but still really inexpensive), check out the JinHao fountain pens (China). Good thing you like fountain pens, and not high-end automatic (mechanical) watches!! I enjoy using them immensely, and they make great gifts! Perhaps you should show her the price range of higher end fountain pens?! Watch her head explode. I have a nice selection of fountain pens, and they're lovely. ![]()
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