Seeking help finding the perfect pen

[technikolor]

Thanks for all the advice. I couldn't have navigated this complex world of fountain pens without all the help.

 

I just placed my orders. I've ordered both the Waterman Expert Dune Red GT (Med) and the Waterman Ici Et La Lilac (Fine) from Penwa.com (only $139 for both pens!) along with 2 packages of black cartredges, an ink converter, a bottle of black ink, and a package of purple cartredges just for fun. That should let her decide what she likes best. All the ink if Waterman and we'll investigate other inks based on how this works out.

 

Additionally, I decided to buy a personalized double pen case from Cross. (Cross Double Leather Pen Pouch ) I'm having her initials imprinted in gold. I saw lots of other nice cases and pouches but the cross seemed the nicest to me with softer leather that looked more fitting a fountain pen than the harder leather cases that look like a something you'd put a pocket knife in.

 

All that plus 2nd day shipping and I'm paying $230 for the lot. So I think I made out pretty good. I wish the case was cheaper but the only the Cross shipping leaves me feeling burned ($12!).

 

If she falls in love with Fountain pens I think she'll at least be off to a good start. And if not, at least she'll have a really beautiful set of pens to be proud of for years and years to come. Well worth the money in either case I think.

 

Thanks again to everyone who gave advice and suggestions. Many of the pens suggested are amazing and probly where we'd head next time around if she decides to stick with it. I'll post reviews of the pens from a newbies perspective when they arrive.

 

technikolor

Edited November 2, 2005 by technikolor

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

I wonder if it is chance, but I am getting a convertor and a pack of purple cartridges too.

 

Dillon

[JimStrutton]

technikolor

 

Good choices, hope she likes them!

 

Jim