I also wanted to start shopping for an upgrade to ask for as a gift. This is when things became truly overwhelming. I'm looking for something for about $100, give or take. There were so many to look at! I tried a Sheaffer Prelude (I think that's what it was) - chrome? and found it a bit heavy. I also fondled the Pelikan M200, 400, etc. Very nice, but it seems like there's not much room below the threads for my fingers. I looked at a few others, but can't remember which!!
I picked up a couple of notebooks - Rodia and another that begins with a C...
Anyway, I was going to head downtown to the Fountain Pen Hospital, but since I wasn't buying another pen that day and was totally overwhelmed, I decided to skip it and save the trip for another day. So I went and had a cigar and a beer at Hudson Bar and Books.
On the way home, I stopped at Joon in Grand Central Terminal and picked up a bottle of Lamy ink and looked at a few more pens.
I really like how the Safari writes - not that I can compare it to other fountains. I was expecting it to be "scratchier". It’s very smooth and easy writing. Even for a lefty. It feels so much more elegant to use a tool like this compared to some disposable Bic I ripped off from work.
I'm really looking forward to getting my next pen. I like the looks of the Sheaffer Legacy - is that called an inlaid nib? Very nice. I have to try a bunch and see what feels good in the hand.
Thanks for all the great info on this board.
Jordan
