Hey, obviously I am new to this forum.

Been using some ballpoint pens... haha I know pathetic.

Need some quick advice on a fountain pen.

Not too expensive but a good fountain pen.

Any advice is much appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Lamy Safari!

Welcome to FPN!! Pelikan 200

Welcome!

The first ones that come to my mind:

Waterman Phileas
Waterman Kultur
Pilot 78G

Welcome to FPN.

Can someone gimme prices and places to buy?

Also was looking at these:

Pelikan Series M215

-and-

Pelikan Epoch P360 Titanium

Both under $100.

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I also have heard rumors about fountain pens being really messy...thoughts anyone?


Thanks for all the help!

Howdy!

M215 is a Great pen! Recommend the Fine nib.

Between the Epoch and any M2xx take the M2xx. The M215 is nice...

For Pelikans, call Pam Braun to start.

I suggested the Lamy thinking of a low price point. If you roam into the $70-$100 range, then the Pelikan M200 is great. The one I have is the m205, bought from Pam... it is very very cool. Demonstrator!

That site def needs some help. No pictures, horrible layout, honestly I would never buy from that site just because of the looks of it.

If anyone knows him, drop him a line, I know these people from a good family friend... (website design firm)

Why the fine nib? and not the medium one? whats the difference?

Thanks.

Look at the Parker Frontier FP's. You might be able to find a Stainless Steel one on sale. I use one as a good 'knockabout' pen that I can carry around on jobs with me. They are not as nice as the Parker Sonnets but are reasonable quality anyway.

If possible, go into a pen store and see what the pens feel like in the hand. Don't worry about how it writes, because you will need to try a few inks before you find one that is best for your pen and the paper you write on. If you take it home, and it doesn't write at all, then the pen is faulty and will need to be replaced.

However, the size, weight and balance are important, and only you can tell what you need. Some pens are thick and heavy, others light and thin. You need to feel a few before you know what feels 'right'.

See how you go,

David.