Ideas For A Gift Pen

[Blarelli]

Hey all, I'm nearing the end of my long career as a professional student and I'm wanting to find an interesting pen for the professor that has been mentoring me for the last two years. He owns a few fountain pens, all of which are hand made (aka no brand) pens. He places a lot of value in craftsmanship and uniqueness.

I would love to hear some suggestions. I can swing an upper price range of around $150 and would certainly consider an interesting vintage pen that would still be reliable in daily use.

[Runnin_Ute]

For a budget of $150... you have a lot of flexibility...

 

vintage- Pelikan 140 which would run from about $80 on up depending on what kind of shape it is in. A Parker 51. Can get a pretty nice one at your number. If you are lucky you might even be able to get a set with mechanical pencil.

 

modern - maybe something in the True Writer line of pens from Levenger. The True Writer Select series is around $169, the others up to about $99.

What about an Edison? - right at your budget number @ $149 at Goulet. A modern pen with a vintage look.

Edited March 2, 2015 by Runnin_Ute

[Blarelli]

For a budget of $150... you have a lot of flexibility...

 

vintage- Pelikan 140 which would run from about $80 on up depending on what kind of shape it is in. A Parker 51. Can get a pretty nice one at your number. If you are lucky you might even be able to get a set with mechanical pencil.

 

modern - maybe something in the True Writer line of pens from Levenger. The True Writer Select series is around $169, the others up to about $99.

What about an Edison? - right at your budget number @ $149 at Goulet. A modern pen with a vintage look.

The Edison herald in amber tortoise is definitely going on the list of possibilities. Good call. How is everything up in Sandy? I think I've finally decided I won't be moving back up to Orem after school.

[linearM]

For someone who wants a unique, well made pen, I'd suggest a Pilot Vanishing point. It is a great pen for someone who would be using it for meetings or is using it on and off....no cap to bother with. If there is a lull just click and the nib won't dry out. And at Goulet Pens the vanishing point is in your budget.

 

Whatever you decide the Fountain Pen Reviews here on FPN is a good way to get an idea of what experiences users have had with any given pen. Hint....read more than one review of a given pen.

Edited March 2, 2015 by linearM

[Blarelli]

For someone who wants a unique, well made pen, I'd suggest a Pilot Vanishing point. It is a great pen for someone who would be using it for meetings or is using it on and off....no cap to bother with. If there is a lull just click and the nib won't dry out. And at Goulet Pens the vanishing point is in your budget.

 

Whatever you decide the Fountain Pen Reviews here on FPN is a good way to get an idea of what experiences users have had with any given pen. Hint....read more than one review of a given pen.

I actually have a vanishing point that I've let him use a couple of times. It is a very unique pen, but I don't think it is quite his style. He really likes the big gold in-your-face style of nibs.

[Graphemer]

Like all true gifts, I'd imagine that your Prof. will love and cherish anything you get her or him, especially if it's a heartfelt token.

 

That said, I would vote for a vintage pen (waterman 12/14 or 52/ 55 or a Conklin crescent filler). They're within your budget and would signal lasting dependability (to me at least).

[Susanna]

If you decide for a modern pen, I think that a highlighter fountain pen would be a different idea...

Pelikan makes this "205 Duo Highlighter" that comes with a special fluo green ink, in a nice gift packaging, and costs less than 100 $

 

http://www.giardino.it/pens/pelikan/IMMAGINI/205DuoVaperta.jpg

[Blarelli]

Thanks for the suggestions everybody. Where would one go to find a reputable source for a good vintage pen? I'm in Phoenix and would love to have a look in person if possible.