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xena

Feb 15 2008, 02:37 AM

I'm seconding the Retro 51s. I love mine dearly. Paradise Pen is running a sale on the Pelikan Epoch, and I test drove that and liked it. No affiliation, just a happy customer (they treat me nicely even when I come in wearing jeans and a t-shirt, unlike one of the mom and pop stores in my area, which looks at me like the scum of the earth even when dressed for work)

Garageboy

Feb 15 2008, 03:57 AM

Old classic is the Parker Sonnet. Waterman Charleston is nice too

jimg

Feb 15 2008, 04:07 AM

Try an Esterbrook 'J".

Buy a pen and 6 NOS renew nibs for under $100 and get 6 pens in one.

dsatco

Feb 15 2008, 04:18 AM

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All of the above suggestions are good and I'd like to add, if you can find one, the Danitrio Cumlaude. Where else can you find a celluloid pen with a great nib for under $100! Also, don't forget one of the best bargains out there: Reform piston fillers that can be obtained for ~$25 including S&H (great if you like slim pens or can handle it for brief spells).

I can't touch this for $100...anywhere! Where do you get such deals?

discplayer

Feb 15 2008, 05:31 AM

I'm also a fan of the Levenger Truewriter. I picked up a Kyoto at Christmas. I think it a beautiful pen and it was a great price from the outlet. The medium nib is quite full, try the fine.

Another inexpensive pen is the Waterman ici et la. It is very smooth.

james3paris

Feb 15 2008, 05:40 AM

My work horse is my black Waterman Phileas with a fine nib. My back up is a German Diplomat med head pen. These are it until I change.

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