Japanese Workhorse Pen?

[dcpritch]

My workhorse pen is my Nakaya ... I've long lost the "precious" feeling so it has a few surface scratches but at the end of the day, a pen you don't use is not a pen.

 

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Amen to that, brother. I have a Nakaya Portable Writer that is in regularly in my pocket, used all the time. I buy pens to use them, not to store them (although some are necessarily away - I can only use one at a time) and, IMHO, it gives great pleasure to use a fine pen in ordinary circumstances.

[PatientType]

Pilot Custom 823.

Solid pen, sweet nib, a ton of ink, understated elegance, won't ever let you down.

 

+1

 

I should add that the 823, with it's vacuum filler system is my first choice. I like 'em enough that I own two.

 

The Platinum President is a lower cost, converter-fill pen with a very good nib. I like that one for use with permanent inks because I can open it up easily to get it completely clean. I find that prudent with permanent inks.

 

For a carry about pen, nothing surpasses a Pilot M90. They're hard to find now but, if you want a sturdy and reliable writer in a compact package, you can't do better.

Edited January 20, 2011 by PatientType

[reprieve]

I would definitely classify my Nakayas as workhorse pens. I have a few, and at least one of them is always in rotation. They are fantastic, reliable writers--beautifully functional.

 

My other Japanese workhorse is my Pilot 823 amber demonstrator. I bought it a couple of years ago from Richard Binder; he customized the nib (0.7mm cursive italic). Since it arrived at my door, it has literally never been uninked.

[Calabria]

My favorites are the 1970's pocket fountain pens. They are quite comfortable to use, and are definitely fine points. I nearly always have one in a pocket. The commonly available models are ~$50 - $60.

 

Where do you get these pens?

[Gobblecup]

My favorites are the 1970's pocket fountain pens. They are quite comfortable to use, and are definitely fine points. I nearly always have one in a pocket. The commonly available models are ~$50 - $60.

 

Where do you get these pens?

 

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Two examples from ebay, for sale right now.

Edited January 22, 2011 by Gobblecup