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I know this is very subjective but with an order from most durable to least how would you rank the following pens?

 

Lamy Safari

Pilot Metropolitan

Twsbi 580

Parker 61

Platinum Preppy

Hero 616

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I have only three of the six on your list. If by 'durability' you mean resistance to general use and likely longevity, I'd rank them in the same order you have:

Lamy Safari - bought mine in the 80s, still feels solid.
Parker 61 - had one at school that survived less-than-careful treatment till I lost it. I baby the replacement, having learned the plastics are considered more delicate than a Parker 51. A little knowledge and all that. (If you want durable and vintage, a Parker 51 could be a good choice.)
Platinum Preppy - my current carry pen. Survived a few drops on hard floors. Prone to cap cracks, I’ve read. Lucky so far.
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If I had to guess, I’d put the Pilot Metropolitan up with the Lamy because of the metal body.
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From personal experience, the Safari, Metro and 580 are all basically a tie. I'll put the Safari on top because scratches don't show up as much as the other 2. I'll let the 580 slide to 3rd not from personal experience but from the reputation of cracking. The Preppy goes to last because the caps crack and the color coating can come off the nibs if they're not totally dry when you store them.

 

Lamy Safari

Pilot Metropolitan

Twsbi 580

Platinum Preppy

No experience with the Parker 61 or Hero 616.

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I would put first Lamy Safari & Pilot Metro, but I don't have the others! Metal body pens are supposed to be more resistant to the time, but there is no real proof!

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