Pens that are slim, yet on the heavy side

[metaphora]

So I've noticed that we have several "slim pen" threads and even a "slim and light" thread. Figured it was time to start a "slim and relatively heavy" thread since that's what I seem to gravitate towards.

 

My tastes have been shaped by the Cross Classic Century, which was my favorite pen to write with till I both of mine a few years ago. One due to carelessness, and the other was replaced by Cross with the Century II when I sent it in for repair. Ugh. Ever since then, I've been searching for the perfect pen and have figured this much out: I like very slim, long pens that are almost top heavy when posted and have a very strong preference for metal bodies/barrels and springy springy nibs.

 

So far the following are at the top of my list:

 

Sailor Chalana

Waterman Exclusive

Caran d'Ache Ecridor

 

I'm still looking into the Schaeffer Targa, Lamy CP1, ST Dupont Classique, and a few others mentioned in previous threads. Was hoping to get input on springiness of nibs and any suggestions for other pens I might have missed. Thanks!!

 

 

[desertsquid]

I like very slim, long pens that are almost top heavy when posted and have a very strong preference for metal bodies/barrels and springy springy nibs.

 

I might recommend looking out for a Montblanc S-Line pen from the 1990s. I have one and it is slim but heavy, because it is made of metal. However, the nib is definitely not springy.

 

[OcalaFlGuy]

So I've noticed that we have several "slim pen" threads and even a "slim and light" thread. Figured it was time to start a "slim and relatively heavy" thread since that's what I seem to gravitate towards.

 

My tastes have been shaped by the Cross Classic Century, which was my favorite pen to write with till I both of mine a few years ago. One due to carelessness, and the other was replaced by Cross with the Century II when I sent it in for repair. Ugh. Ever since then, I've been searching for the perfect pen and have figured this much out: I like very slim, long pens that are almost top heavy when posted and have a very strong preference for metal bodies/barrels and springy springy nibs.

 

So far the following are at the top of my list:

 

Have you thought about the Cross Signature. It's nib section is based on the CCII but I think it's barrel is slimmer

and definately longer. The nib section is supposidly interchangable with the CCII but the stock Signature nib has

some much nicer engraving on it. You will run into one small issue with the Cross factory you've experienced before

with your CCI, that being they are all but out of parts for the Signature. However, I don't think the Signature has the

rotating nib section issue the CCI had. Six months ago, all Cross had of the original nibs for exchange were B and XF.

 

I really don't want to sell mine (Black Lacque) but there are some on The Bay I think and I know of at least one

FPNer with the Gold plated/black lined one he'd sell. There was also one in the Marketplace in the last week or so.

 

It's what you ask for. A thinner, heavier pen, very well made that you certainly won't see everyday.

 

Oh and the CCI's come up on The Bay from time to time. I got a very nice one in 14kt last year.

 

Bruce in Ocala, FL

 

 

 

[Silvermink]

Cross Townsend, too, though not so much on the springy nib.

[PAKMAN]

I vote Sheaffer Targa!

[bluefish65]

The Celebry models from Pelikan are fairly slim and IMO somewhat heavy. I have an older style 560 and there's no discernible spring in the nib; however, I'm not sure if this is the case for newer ones.

 

[offbase]

Ferrari da Varese Savant. You won't find one thinner, and you won't find one heavier. Very pricey and hard to find, though.

[Federalist Pens]

I'm with Perry on the Targa recommendation!

[Yuki Onitsura]

The pelikan p390 is slim and tends towards the heavy side.

 

Yuki

[Ondina]

Same goes for the beautiful Waterman Prefàce; slim, brass over lacquer, sweet nib, but not springy at all.

[kernando]

Sailor Chalanas are definitely slim, probably everyone's idea of slim, as there are sacs and cartridges this wide. They're metal cap and barrel, but I don't think they're big enough to be heavy, or long enough to be top heavy.

 

I've never held a Pilot Grance (Grancé), but they look skinny in the pictures and they must be metal.

 

Aurora Hastils are top heavy and relatively skinny. The barrel is long, putting the cap that far back.

 

For Sheaffer Targas, don't forget the slim version, if you can get the slim cartidges and converter. I've held a couple, but I don't remember the weight or balance.

[Frits B]

Faber-Castell comes to mind, but springy nibs, no.

[dizzypen]

On the lower cost side of things I'd recommend a Sheaffer Agio.

 

Also, add another vote for a Targa. The Targa I had had a fair stiff nib on it. I'm not sure if there were "springy" nib options.

[RandyE]

My Waterman Harmonie has a very nice heft (brass w/lacquer I believe) and is quite slim. Exactly what I like in a pen, which is why it's used every day. There is no spring in the nib, however, but again, it's perfect for me.

 

- Randy

[zerobuttons]

Rotring 600.

 

[tt32003]

Pelikan new classic range.

 

[rroossinck]

A Parker "51" Flighter is slim-ish, and has a little heft to it.

[Peter from Sherwood Park]

Add the Aurora Hastil to the pens already suggested.

[Fountainbass]

How about a sterling Parker 75? It's slim, but it has what I consider a nice heft to it.

[DRP]

Slim Sheaffer Targas are well balanced and somewhat on the heavy side because of being made of metal. This is an exceptional pen.

 

Getting cartridges is difficult but the pen should come with a converter.