Next Fountain Pen For Young Grad-Daughter? Suggestions?

[Brianm_14]

About a year ago, I gave my VERY bright, then nearly seven-year-old grand-daughter a Pelikano pen as her first fountain pen. Her interest in using it has only grown, and she has developed a lovely hand writing with it; now I am considering what would be a good next fountain pen. She is left-handed if that makes a difference.

 

Suggestions? Thanks, in advance.

[silverlifter]

A demonstrator, so she can see all the ink sloshing around. A TWSBI would do the job nicely. It will probably come in her favourite colour as well.

[ParramattaPaul]

Pelikano is a good choice and has nibs for lefties. The Diplomat Magnum is a good choice as well. Jet Pens has an extensive selection of left handed fountain pens: https://www.jetpens.com/Left-Handed-Fountain-Pens/ct/2666?msclkid=7c5c6fdfa80716d4d8503056986ef90b&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Product%20Type%20Categories%20%26%20Curated%20Collections&utm_term=left%20handed%20fountain%20pens&utm_content=PT%20-%20Cat%20-%20Left-Handed%20Fountain%20Pens

[ParramattaPaul]

Another choice is this: https://www.fabercastell.com/collections/general-writing/products/grip-2011-gift-tin-fountain-pen-converter-and-30ml-ink-bottle-201615

 

While it is not a dedicated left handed pen, I use one and like it. I am left handed as well.

[Brianm_14]

Already, such he,pful,relies! Thank you so much!!!

[Dimy]

Hmm mine will differ from most but how about a Ranga slim bamboo, its a nice ebonite pen and looks like a bamboo which I think she will like, plus there are many options in nib and ebonite rod to choose from, only drawback is time taken to get it made could take 1 month or more (typical with most hand made pens).

 

As silverlifter has pointed out a demonstrator would be very nice option too. My pick would be Pilot Prera here not many color option though, TWSBI rules that class.

 

PS- I personally would warrant against diplomat magnum, the feed has some issues in general and 2 out of my 4 had it, requiring me to take the feed apart and use blade to widen the channels plus its back end where convertor goes cannot be removed (its glued from what I see) so complete repair is quite harder then it needs to be. They may have addressed the issues now as mine were bought in June 2019.

 

Happy hunting.

[praxim]

Side note: Until the thread I originally read your title as being about a young graduate who was your daughter. The missing n.

 

Anyway, I suggest a Lamy 2000. Great pen, robust, stylish yet discreet. All of those are important if she takes it to school, and in the longer term it is a satisfyingly practical pen.

 

There may possibly be a cheaper option for the age.

[como]

A €200 pen for a nearly 8-year old? ;-)

Side note: Until the thread I originally read your title as being about a young graduate who was your daughter. The missing n.

 

Anyway, I suggest a Lamy 2000. Great pen, robust, stylish yet discreet. All of those are important if she takes it to school, and in the longer term it is a satisfyingly practical pen.

 

There may possibly be a cheaper option for the age.

[praxim]

A €200 pen for a nearly 8-year old? ;-)

1.You are paying too much.

2. No price limit was set.

 

edit: I did include an ironic comment about price at the end of my previous post. However, one could also ask what has been spent on other technology for a child. Any of them own an iPad, for example?

Edited October 16, 2020 by praxim

[hari317]

I recommend a Lamy Safari in the color of her choice with a Left hand nib.

 

later as she grows older you can gift her a Pelikan M200 and still later a NOS Parker 21 super or a NOS Sheaffer Triumph Imperial or a Targa.

[como]

praxim: I know, I know. I don't mind spending the money as long as one truly loves and appreciates it. Happy to buy the kids a Kindle, but no iPad, iPhone or things of this sort.

 

Brianm-14-FRMS: Could sample inks be a consideration too?

 

1.You are paying too much.

2. No price limit was set.

edit: I did include an ironic comment about price at the end of my previous post. However, one could also ask what has been spent on other technology for a child. Any of them own an iPad, for example?

[Estycollector]

Lamy Vista with converter

https://www.lamy.com/en/lamy-vista/

[carlos.q]

I recommend a Lamy Safari in the color of her choice with a Left hand nib.

 

I completely agree with this recommendation. The Lamy Safari (or Al-Star) is a sturdy school pen with a proven track record and have some nibs designed for left handed users. Like the Pelikano, it has a beveled grip section that helps students develop a proper grip and fine motor skills. Finally there are a lot colors available for just about any taste.

Edited October 16, 2020 by carlos.q

[carola]

Maybe a Pelikan M200. There are a lot of colours for her to choose from, also Demonstrators in various colours, they hold a lot of ink, the Pelikan steel nibs are very nice and the mechanics of the piston filler are an additional nice thing to look at if you choose a Demonstrator.

 

It´s probably not the cheapest choice but a good one, I would say. If you want something way cheaper, reliable and sturdy, with a great range of colours, I would probably opt for the Lamy Safari/Al-Star. And consider the Pelikan M200 as a follow up when she´s a little bit older.

Edited October 16, 2020 by carola

[sciumbasci]

Sailor profit junior, to use with cartridge rsthen than eyedropper.

[A Smug Dill]

A Pilot Ensō Plumix pen set? The nibs are superb and fun to write with, and the pen bodies are quite pleasant to use in spite of the unusual shape (with a tiny cap and no clip). The Fine ('calligraphy', in other words Stub) nib is perfectly usable for 'normal' writing, but can also produce subtle line variation suitable for Italic script.

[Sailor Kenshin]

No need for 'left-handed' nibs. Seriously. She's developed 'a lovely handwriting' without them.

 

A Lamy Vista or TWSBI Eco will show the ink sloshing around, as stated up-thread.

[brokenclay]

No need for 'left-handed' nibs. Seriously. She's developed 'a lovely handwriting' without them.

 

+1. Don't focus on the left-handedness, it's unnecessary.

[sansenri]

Slightly more expensive than other options but I also would suggest a Pelikan M200.

It does depend on how careful she is, but that's up to you to judge.

I learned to write on a Pelikan 120 starting from the age of 6, that pen has aroused my love for fountain pens, so if I were an 8 year old today, I'd love to get an M200!

[MsRedpen]

How about Kaweco Sport?

 

My first school fountain pen, at the age of 8, was Kaweco Sport V16 and I loved the ritual of refilling it every few days.

Though, I could not wait to get my very own Pelikan.

 

I would be cautious with Lamy Safari, girls can be picky on the aesthetics..