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Waterman Expert II. Or possibly a Phileas (which is a Kultur done up in faux marble plastic rather than transparent neon plastic). The Expert is, of course, pricier, which brings tinta's point to mind.

A Parker Frontier would also be suitable, if it didn't use branded cartridges (which are often more easily obtainable than standard international cartridges - it isn't a Lamy or a Cross - but it seems that's a sticking point for you.)

The standard international thing just goes along with the idea that the pen is as versatile and easily usable as possible.

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Which one below is the "Starter hammer" The one that works for carpenters, roofers, floor installers, and the house wife who wants to hang a picture...

 

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Which one below is the "Starter hammer" The one that works for carpenters, roofers, floor installers, and the house wife who wants to hang a picture...

 

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The claw hammer. The one intended for driving standard nails. Just like I'm talking specifically about fountain pens, not brush pens, dip pens, ballpoint pens, highlighters or any other number of writing instruments that are no the topic of this discussion.

 

Ironically, the claw hammer in this image s exactly the standard hammer design that I was talking about.

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The claw hammer. The one intended for driving standard nails. Just like I'm talking specifically about fountain pens, not brush pens, dip pens, ballpoint pens, highlighters or any other number of writing instruments that are no the topic of this discussion.

 

Ironically, the claw hammer in this image s exactly the standard hammer design that I was talking about.

 

There are 3 weights, and 2 designs. That doesn't include the one with the sold wood handle. If my Mom was given a 24oz hammer to hang pictures, I would be going over there to patch drywall every other week. The 16oz one will not work at all on my deck. and I hate the weight of the 20oz one. It's not balanced.

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Locking this discussion because of the uncivil tone that has taken over, and also because it's now as much about hammers as it is about pens.

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