If you could only have one pen

[robert1962]

Easy. Edison Collier Persimmon Swirl Acrylic outfitted with an FPR flex nib.

 

 

 

If I could choose a pen not my own, I would choose this one (I might have to climb into the Wayback Machine to get it):

 

That's a great photo. Is the pen a flat top Sheaffer?

 

Bob

[Bookman]

That's a great photo. Is the pen a flat top Sheaffer?

 

Bob

 

It could be. Good candidate in any case.

 

 

Of course, my interest is less about a writing instrument than a historical instrument. And now that I think of it, that changes things. All things being equal, I'd stick with that choice. But in keeping with the sentiment, if not the technical requirements, of the OP: For an FP not my own and as strictly a writing laborer, I'd would probably go with a Pelikan M800.

Edited November 17, 2017 by Bookman

[Tresconik]

I've tried a lot of pens, some very expensive pens. I've owned a lot of pens too. But if I have to choose just one, it would be the M200.

For me, it is perfectly balanced and has one of the best nibs around.

[ReadyFireAim]

FPR Himalayan w/ Creaper nib in green ebonite.

[Qoan]

Not that I use it a lot these days, but probably the most durable of the pens I own, with a nice versatile nib, my "old" Inoxcrom ID.

[MHBru]

I got my first M800 nearly 20 years ago and it was my only one until last year..... When I got another M800. That's my final answer...

[mitto]

A Parker 51 aerometric in pristine condition, in a color I like and with cap combination I like.

Edited December 3, 2017 by mitto

[ENewton]

My Parker 51 aerometric demi in plum. It is perfect for my hand and writing style and is my favorite shade of my favorite color.

[ErrantSmudge]

It would have to be a Lamy Safari. The Safari is the best everyday carry pen ever made. And I can use it without having to treat it like a precious object, the way I do with the $100+ pens in my collection.

[langere]

I love how this thread has been resuscitated!

 

For me, though I have not used it in a while, the Aurora 88, Fine nib. What a pen!

 

Erick

[mallymal1]

Kuro-tamenuri Nakaya.

 

Gold Medium nib.

 

Penfection.

[bh_horology]

Pilot Vanishing Point. Its 100% consistent in smoothness & ink flow than more expensive pens I have*, and writes on virtually most paper I encounter. It has never soiled my fingers with ink [other than during a messy filling], and in fast work days, the speed of retracting the nib keeps the nib safe. The extra motion needed to cap a classic fountain pen has, on occassion, led to interesting marks on co-workers, and near fatal falls. My workday requires me to fill the VP converter with ink 1-2x daily.

 

Medium VP nib is ~ fine nib for most pens. Broad VP nib is ~ medium for most pens.

 

The nibs are quickly interchangeable, and I have Medium for heavy work days, and Broad, for days when most of my work is signing my name.

 

 

*Parker 75, vintage 1970s

Parker Sonnet 1980s vintage

Mont Blanc Meisterstuck

Parker 75. 1980s vintage

"My workday requires me to fill the VP converter with ink 1-2x daily."

 

That's a lot of writing! I do agree with your choice

[sub_bluesy]

My Omas Paragon Ludovico Einaudi Signature with a broad nib. It was tuned at Omas, and I have to say, theres a night and day difference between a modern Omas that was tweaked at the factory and not. This pen has been perfect! The finish looks the same if you just washed it or took it to work and had greasy french fries and a hot dog for lunch. Its my only pen in my 70+ collection that is just great all the time and has never caused me problems.

Edited December 6, 2017 by sub_bluesy

[mana]

Post WWII Pelikan 101N with a flexy B/BB nib.

 

There are of course others I would love to have but... that one checks all the important boxes and then some. Second choice would be a complement of nibs for the 100N/101N.

 

Then... a Parker 51 Aerometric with a nice 1.0 - 1.2 mm stub.

[Nibson]

This is so hard. I love my 51s and my Lamy 2000 is a star, and then there's... There's also pens I've grown attached to for a range of silly reasons. But just one pen you say?

 

A demonstrator Platinum 3776 that I have with an older style medium-fine nib they no longer make. It fits my hand perfectly, and the nib writes like a dream with lovely smoothness, and just that hint of feedback that also gives it character. It's also the epitome of reliability. I can write and write all day with that pen.

 

I'll need to go for a lie down now.

[max dog]

Montblanc Einstein with an OB nib.

[RayMan]

An Esterbrook J series with 9550 nib. Very comfortable to use, and this nib gives me just the right amount of feedback and excellent performance (i.e., no feathering or bleeding) with a wide variety of paper, assuming the use of an ink with reasonable drying time.

[Inksomnia]

Pilot vanishing point in metallic green, Nib F. I love how the nib writes, it works well with my grip and because it is clicker action(?). And my only ink would be Diamane Apple Glory. And I think I would be perfectly happy. I have actually thinking about that. But I'm not that minimalistic, yet.

[bemon]

Pilot vanishing point in metallic green, Nib F. I love how the nib writes, it works well with my grip and because it is clicker action(?). And my only ink would be Diamane Apple Glory. And I think I would be perfectly happy. I have actually thinking about that. But I'm not that minimalistic, yet.

Ive actually gone down to one (fountain) pen because of a new job and despite saying it would be an L2K its my Vanishing Point with a gold m nib.

 

Since I have to force myself to use it ink capacity isnt an issue so the click action won out for sheer convenience.

 

Im actual using my Duofold rollerball the most these days because its the one pen Ive always got clipped into my shirt no matter which store Im at.

Edited December 9, 2017 by bemon

[JRSTRES]

I love my Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age with an EF nib, but the one pen I would want from my collection if I could only choose one would be my Lamy 2000 Makrolon with an EF nib. It feels so good in my hand, I love the classic lines, and never disappoints me.