Wtb Inexpensive But Good Writer

[dimeotane]

Currently my favourite inexpensive pen that I love is my Hero 200A. I got it for $30 or so and it is like a Parker 75. Love it. I just wish there was someone still selling them online so I can get another. Haven't found it since, so I'm on the search for another pen out there that I'll like just as much at that price.

The Hero 100 is really good too but the cap slips off a bit to easily for my liking, in comparison to the 200a which snaps firmly on and also will take carts.

Edited September 29, 2009 by dimeotane

[smk]

I'll second (third?) the Dollar recommendations below. They are pretty cheap and write well. Only one option on the nib though - its a fine'ish medium - some turn out to be finer than others.

 

You get them for a bit over a dollar (US) here in Dubai - shipping to the US costs about $5 so you get a pen for about $6. If you're interested I'll be happy to buy one or two and ship them over.

 

It's hard to beat a Dollar pen, available from either Swisher Pens or HisNibs. Although nib sizes are often limited, I'd write to either of them and ask when they might be getting what. My experience is that Dollar pens write first time, every time, even after sitting for a week or more. They're simple twist piston fillers and hold a surprising amount of ink for their size. Although they're small (I use mine posted) and light weight, I just looked and they have a larger girth than my Parker 75s or 85, so I don't think they qualify as skinny pens by any means.

 

 

Sara,I have one of the Indian Dollar pens, and I like it very much. One of my favorite pens is one I bought from the Lavenger Outlet on ebay. It is a True Writer, and I love the pen. Medium nib, smooth writing, wet line............ This is a link to their current listings:http://shop.ebay.com/levenger_outlet/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=Also, take a look at this:http://www.flickr.com/photos/42621252@N06/?saved=1Good Luck,Dan

 

Dan - Dollar pens are made in Pakistan.

 

-- Edited to correct grammatical errors.

Edited September 29, 2009 by smk

[Chthulhu]

Currently my favourite inexpensive pen that I love is my Hero 200A. I got it for $30 or so and it is like a Parker 75. Love it. I just wish there was someone still selling them online so I can get another. Haven't found it since, so I'm on the search for another pen out there that I'll like just as much at that price.

The Hero 100 is really good too but the cap slips off a bit to easily for my liking, in comparison to the 200a which snaps firmly on and also will take carts.

 

Isellpens.com currently shows the 200A in stock for $27.88 with a silver clip; they're sold out of the ones with a gold clip.

[Sunil]

If you like the Phileas fine ...you should try on of hari317's large Wality eyedroppers..@ $14 shipped anywhere...theyre a real bargain...I ended up getting 6 from him...as presents for others, of course!!!...A real smooooooth daily writing experience... for the money...unbeatable!!!

[DovR]

Pelkan GO aka M75 is the perfect inexpensive pen you're looking for.

 

 

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i93/bdty/07go1.jpg

 

bit hard to find these days as discontinued from the 90's, I have 3 or 4 at 33bux ea.

which includes airmail postage if you're interested.

 

here's a short review and discussion thread about the pen:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3345

 

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i93/bdty/07go3.jpg

 

A GREAT inexpensive pen to all intents + purposes

 

another reference to the GO can be found in Rick Connor's excellent penspotter's (do a search for pelikan Go)

http://www.rickconner.net/penspotters/index.html

 

You can PM or email dovran@gmail.com

 

Welcome to the f/p obsession. Don't worry, it only grows ;-) o

 

[quote name=Sara' date='20 September 2009 - 02:23 PM'

timestamp='1253456635' post='1235635]

my apologies

 

I live in Wisconsin, USA so state-side sellers would probably be my preference.

 

I would eventually like all types of nibs in my collection. The stub,

italic and flex nibs appeal to me a lot these days - i hope to be able

to mimic the spectacular writing samples i've viewed here.

 

I've noticed that pens that are too heavy or too thin aggravate my tendinitis.

 

I have been unable to located blunt needle syringes thus far so

converter type filling systems are a must. (does anyone have any leads

on where to locate these things? I've exhausted all my ideas)

Thank you!