Need Input On Pen Choice

[Aristosseur]

Hello, first post here. I am looking to purchase a fountain pen and considering my budget, shape of pen and other personal preferences I narrowed the selection down to three pens:

Diplomat Traveller, Kaweco Student, Nemosine Fission, of which the latter I cannot find in Europe. I intend to use the selected pen everyday so it must not leak or be overly sensitive. I would appreciate suggestions based on comparing between the three.

Thanks in advance.

[82Greg]

I can only speak to the Diplomat. I have several and I find their quality outstanding--you really shouldn't experience any leaks. The Kaweco also has an excellent reputation.

 

I'd encourage you to also look at the TWBSI 580. Their customer service is outstanding.

[BamaPen]

I have a Nemosine and it is quite a well made pen and a smooth writer.

[wastelanded]

You can't go wrong with the Kaweco Student, it's a great pen (and great nib) for the money. And it won't crack or fall apart after a month.

[heymatthew]

I'd second the recommendation for a TWSBI 580 (or used 540). I had a Kaweco and the Medium nib was very nice and smooth (although it was too broad for my liking). I had my first experience with a Nemosine (the model is the Singularity) and I can't recommend them. It leaked (rather severely, actually) and bled through my jeans pocket onto the outside of them. I have a video about it on YouTube. If you're interested in my thoughts on the pen, I'd be glad to share a link with you.

[Aristosseur]

I appreciate the responses, actually I swapped the Traveller for the Esteem as a choice, since it is not that much more expensive. I have watched Stephen Brown's reviews (of the kaweco student and nemosine singularity, he mentions the slight leak too) and I'd like to watch more reviews if you have any suggestions, including your own heymatthew.

Edited August 6, 2013 by Aristosseur

[heymatthew]

Here is one on the Singularity by a guy that I rather enjoy listening to:

 

 

 

 

And here is mine:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXMwWLyJpWc

[Runnin_Ute]

The reviews here on FPN are always good resources as well....

[Sasha Royale]

TWSBI Diamond 540. Original retail price was $50 USD. You should be able to find one for less.

[Aristosseur]

Update, I purchased the Diplomat Esteem Lacquer Black.

[CAG_1787]

Update, I purchased the Diplomat Esteem Lacquer Black.

 

Enjoy! And let us know how you feel about your new pen!