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I have decided to treat myself with a new pen, however my budget is quite tight at around 100pound. At the moment I'm considering Cross Townsend, Waterman Expert, Parker Sonnet and 100. I would really welcome any other pens in this price range. I don't mind getting any used.

 

I would like the pen to be medium sized and I dont like a really heavy pen. This pen will be used everyday for school and so the ergonomics is really important.

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Pens: Cross ATX M, Hero 329 F, Lamy Safari B M F EF, Lamy Alstar M, Parker Sonnet S M, Parker 45 M, Sailor 1911m H-M, Sheaffer Targa B, Sheaffer Snorkel, Waterman Phileas F, Waterman Hemisphere M

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Sailor Sapporo, Pilot Custom 74, Pelikan M250 (Anna and Martin at www.thewritingdesk.co.uk offer an upgraded M200 with 400k two tone gold nib), Stipula Vedo, Pelikan M215.......

 

There are a lot more, but these would be my options,

 

Hope helps and enjoy your buying.

 

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PS - With a little more savings you may buy two of them

 

 

 

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I'd second the Lamy 2000. The Parker 100 is great for the money as well, but I'm not sure if they can still be found for less than a hundred quid.

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Wondering if anyone had any experience on Waterman Carene since they seems to be discounted on whsmith.co.uk

Pens: Cross ATX M, Hero 329 F, Lamy Safari B M F EF, Lamy Alstar M, Parker Sonnet S M, Parker 45 M, Sailor 1911m H-M, Sheaffer Targa B, Sheaffer Snorkel, Waterman Phileas F, Waterman Hemisphere M

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A pen is a personal thing. You said you want a medium size pen, and I personally find pens like the Sonnet and Pel M-200 to be quite small, although I do own both. I think the Waterman Expert or Expert II are more medium sized and, for me, nicely comfortable for extended writing. I find the Expert nibs to be smooth and reliable.

 

The Lamy 2000 is a popular pen here at FPN. It seems to have the size you want. Personally (again) I find the 2000 uncomfortable to hold because of the material - makrelon (sp?) and a metal section. I think you would have to hold one yourself to see if it suits you.

 

Edited: I find the Carene to be a nice pen with a fairly medium size and weight. I have only one, but it is reliable and a very good writer. I have not used it for really extended writing, so I leave that assessment for others.

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Another question, I'm wondering about the size of the Sailor Sapporo. Haven't really seen one in person, I'm not so sure how does the size of it compare to a Sonnet.

 

Cheers

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Pens: Cross ATX M, Hero 329 F, Lamy Safari B M F EF, Lamy Alstar M, Parker Sonnet S M, Parker 45 M, Sailor 1911m H-M, Sheaffer Targa B, Sheaffer Snorkel, Waterman Phileas F, Waterman Hemisphere M

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What about a Lamy studio - which would leave you plenty of money in the bank? Also available from The Writing Desk.

 

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Another question, I'm wondering about the size of the Sailor Sapporo. Haven't really seen one in person, I'm not so sure how does the size of it compare to a Sonnet.

 

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Have you had a look at the reviews forum? The Sailor, Parker, Waterman and Lamy are all written up there. It's no surrogate for trying out the pens, of course, but it might be helpful.

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Wondering if anyone had any experience on Waterman Carene since they seems to be discounted on whsmith.co.uk

 

Carenes seem to have a pretty good rep around here, and £90 seems like a very good price for them. From having handled them in stores, I find them on the heavy side, but not unreasonably so.

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Wondering if anyone had any experience on Waterman Carene since they seems to be discounted on whsmith.co.uk

 

Wonderful pens, these Carene's. Have acquired about 10 or so of them, different colors and nibs and such. I highly recommend them.

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As for Sailor Sapporo, there seems to be a mixed opinion about the nib and so would like more opinion about it.

Pens: Cross ATX M, Hero 329 F, Lamy Safari B M F EF, Lamy Alstar M, Parker Sonnet S M, Parker 45 M, Sailor 1911m H-M, Sheaffer Targa B, Sheaffer Snorkel, Waterman Phileas F, Waterman Hemisphere M

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After having done more research into the pens suggested, I have come down to the Sailor Sapporo. However, due the the mixed opinion about the Sapporo's nib, I am wondering how well it compares to a Phileas, Lamy Safari and Cross ATX since these are some of my regular used pens.

 

Pens: Cross ATX M, Hero 329 F, Lamy Safari B M F EF, Lamy Alstar M, Parker Sonnet S M, Parker 45 M, Sailor 1911m H-M, Sheaffer Targa B, Sheaffer Snorkel, Waterman Phileas F, Waterman Hemisphere M

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Still waiting for more opinions...

Pens: Cross ATX M, Hero 329 F, Lamy Safari B M F EF, Lamy Alstar M, Parker Sonnet S M, Parker 45 M, Sailor 1911m H-M, Sheaffer Targa B, Sheaffer Snorkel, Waterman Phileas F, Waterman Hemisphere M

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I totally recommend the 'Faber Castell CoconutWood Ambition' its a great pen and costs £105.

 

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I did manage to find a Rotring 700 for less than a hundred quid, but I suspect that might have been a one off.

The Pilot retractable and Bamboo are both less than a hundred pounds as well, I think.

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Wondering if it is worth splashing out for a M600. Would really like to know how it compare to the smaller models is m250 or 400.

 

Cheers

Pens: Cross ATX M, Hero 329 F, Lamy Safari B M F EF, Lamy Alstar M, Parker Sonnet S M, Parker 45 M, Sailor 1911m H-M, Sheaffer Targa B, Sheaffer Snorkel, Waterman Phileas F, Waterman Hemisphere M

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