Pens

[DocHolliday]

LK, I like that pen very much.

 

[Anthony Jordan]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

LK, I like that pen very much.

Seconded!

 

[The False Prophet]

My personal choice is the Visconti "Van Gogh" in black (it also comes in some wonderful marbled finishes):

It's heavy and substantial, which I like a lot. Montblanc are, to my mind, too flimsy.

At the upper reaches, both Dupont and Caran d'Ache make excellent pens with a certain type of beautiful and durable Chinese Lacquer. I think Dupont are a little overpriced, and I have it on high authority that Caran is every bit as good. I like the balance better too. At about AUD$800, it's my dream pen at present. I think they can be had overseas for much less....

 

[tiger02]

Ditto pendemonium. I'm learning to use a foutain pen right now, have to get my hand used to it. Lots of crosswords and "the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

Does anyone have experience with the Singapore-based seller Pens In Asia?

http://www.pensinasia.com

 

[gefinzi]

I bought a pen from them that was genuine and arrived promptly and well packed.

 

[chobochobo]

I prefer vintage pens mainly because I enjoy flexible nibs. I would recommend an old waterman with overlay - you can have a variety of nibs. The lever filler mechanism is also pretty much foolproof (although I've had one 'friend' who flipped it asking 'what's this for?') and easy to repair.

Modern pens are okay if customized to italic/stubs but tend to devalue significantly - this may or may not be a problem for some. There is a wide choice availabe but they are not cheap. Some random/general thoughts:

Conway Stewarts are improving.
The Montblanc 149 is a classic pen but vintage ones are nicer.
Some italian pens are nice: Aurora (I always wanted an Afrika), Omas pens are good to look at but reliability can be an issue - I had a 360 that leaked.
The japanese makes are also worth considering eg Nakaya, Sailor, Platinum etc.

 

[Mr.Perdition]

I like the look of this Visconti:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MakeTrack=true

Any other modern or odd designs out there for fountain pens?

 

[faustian bargain]

i get all my pens from

http://www.penisland.net/

 

[Aristocrat]

Haha who come up with that name on a pen site???

 

[RJman]

Originally Posted by faustian bargain

i get all my pens from

http://www.penisland.net/

Is it mightier than the sword? LK, shut up.

 

[40kaas-nl]

I really like the Pilot / Namiki capless pens. Especially the vintage ones; they have a cool "art-deco" look in my eyes!

They are quite unique because it is a fountain pen operated like a ballpoint.

Overview of models through several decades

 

[Sander]

I own a Pelikan Sovereign 400, inherited from my late Grandfather. The model I've got has last been made this way in 1954, so it is at least 52 years old.
If i bought one today I would think about getting one in black, I have the classic green stripes:

I especially like the clip which resembles a Pelikan's beak (at least I think it's supposed to).

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by RJman

Is it mightier than the sword? LK, shut up.
Voltaire is going to kill you.

 

[faustian bargain]

Originally Posted by Aristocrat

Haha who come up with that name on a pen site???

i believe it's a parody. not certain though.