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The Waterman Phileas was my first fountain pen and I still love it even though I have a Waterman Carene.

Uh oh. That's how I got started.

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I must admit that as disconcerting as it is, the Phileas is just a superb FP in every way!

 

Wouldn't it be nice if every FP's lower level FP were as nice as this one!

 

I LOVE mine!

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Mine was a gift from my mother, so it is my favourite pen, even though I have pens that have better nibs and better feel in the hand.

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Hello,

 

A new member here!

 

I want to enter the select circle of fountain pen aficionados. I have been taking a look around, and I have read Waterman Phileas is often recommended as a good starter pen.

 

I am a lefty, and an overwriter.

 

My job entails frequent handwriting. I have a famously bad handwriting, and I believe using a fountain pen could force me to improve - style reasons apart.

 

I have been perusing that French "Pen Seller" Ebay site frequently mentioned here, and I have seen prices are good, so I would like to buy some material to get started. Besides, ordering various items is cost-effective as far as postage is concerned.

 

So, what would you recommend for a complete beginner? I have thought of acquiring a couple of Phileas, one F, one M, to try and see. Would that be right? And, as for consummables, maybe one of those multiple colour cartridge packs. All of thus would not be much more than 50 Euros.

 

Is this too much?

 

I would be happy to hear from you!

 

Regards!

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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”

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Any Waterman Phil is a good one. If you're not in the USA, I guess that seller would be the place to start. See if he has one of the complete kits that includes the pen, a bottle of ink, a booklet and some carts.

 

I got my first Phil that way. For my second I just bought the pen alone. But they are wonderful pens, reliable, smooth, and good looking.

My latest ebook.   And not just for Halloween!
 

My other pen is a Montblanc.

 

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Any Waterman Phil is a good one. If you're not in the USA, I guess that seller would be the place to start. See if he has one of the complete kits that includes the pen, a bottle of ink, a booklet and some carts.

 

I got my first Phil that way. For my second I just bought the pen alone. But they are wonderful pens, reliable, smooth, and good looking.

 

Thank you! Today I formalized the order, I bought one in red and one in blue (one with a F nib, the other with a M nib) and a couple of ink bottles for starters. I was tempted to take a B nib too... I hope to have them early next week - I would like to write Christmas cards with a fountain pen this year! :puddle:

 

Regards!

“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”

General George S. Patton

 

 

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww296/messiah_FPN/Badges/SnailBadge.png

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Thank you! Today I formalized the order, I bought one in red and one in blue (one with a F nib, the other with a M nib) and a couple of ink bottles for starters. I was tempted to take a B nib too... I hope to have them early next week - I would like to write Christmas cards with a fountain pen this year! :puddle:

 

Regards!

 

I have a Broad nib. It produces fantastic writing specimen. I will post a picture or two when I have an opportunity. I had a Fine nib, which I got it exchanged for B. Enjoy your pens.

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In my very novice opinion, great looking pen. Smooth and wet, and always ready to write. Bought three and gave two away (were on sale for ~$30CDN including a converter). No complaints here.

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This phileas is for sale for US$58 including postage is this a good buy? its the marbled red version. enjoy :drool:

 

 

 

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If it's the kit with ink and carts, it's a great buy. If it's just the pen itself I think Montgomery Pens has better deals, among others.

My latest ebook.   And not just for Halloween!
 

My other pen is a Montblanc.

 

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