Delta pens - worth the money?

[Bill Smith]

I'm partial to my Pelikan M800, I have two one with a fine nib for everyday use and a medium nib for personal letter writing. I also have a Blue Visconti Van Gogh Maxi and it's a sweet pen.

 

[SirWilliam]

Originally Posted by jamesbond

Visconti "vang gogh" is going to be my next acquisition. Just not sure of what color yet, I'm leaning towards vanilla but the red is tempting.

I have the old one (without the threading closure) in vanilla...Visconti makes excellent writing pens and I think this is one of their most beautiful (assuming you get vanilla).

 

[fredfred]

WHY IS THIS IN MEN's CLOTHING????

 

[SirWilliam]

Originally Posted by fredfred

WHY IS THIS IN MEN's CLOTHING????


Well I think pens constitute accessories.

 

[MatthewN]

I've never used one, but I recommend asking or searching here: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/

FWIW, I use a vintage (1948) Parker Vacumatic fountain pen (image attached). It's better than any modern pen I've tried so far.

Since mine has a firm fine point, I also use a Pilot Vanishing Point in medium for signatures, and a vintage Pelikan 140 with a flexible fine point for copperplate calligraphy. The Pilot's ink filling system leaves a bit to be desired, but otherwise they're all excellent pens.

 

[jamesbond]

Originally Posted by fredfred

WHY IS THIS IN MEN's CLOTHING????

WHY ARE YOU ON THIS FORUM?????

 

[dl20]

Aesthetically, my Delta DolceVita med size is my fav FP. It writes beautifully IMO as well though I find it to be rather wet, regardless of ink. I take 3 pens with me daily and I'm never without this one or the m1000.

dl