Advice Needed

[dezzick3]

Good Evening

 

I am looking to get my father (53) a fountain pen for Christmas. He does use FP's, but he only has a couple of Lamy Safari's

 

and I wanted to get him something a little smarter. As I am student I do not have an unlimited budget but I am looking for

 

something quite 'grown up' (ghastly expression) for him under £100 and preferably around £50.

 

 

Many Thanks for all advice

 

Dezzick

[Bigeddie]

Hi,

 

Might be worth checking out a Lamy Studio. They can take the same nibs and carts (if that's what he's using), but they have a more solid body.

 

Other than that, a Pelikan M200 would be a good bet, about £50 and you could get him a few bottles of inks to go with it, it's worth noting that it won't take cartridges so he will need ink. Purchased my m200 from the writing desk (no affiliation, satisfied customer).

 

Let us know what you go for

 

Ed

[dezzick3]

Thanks Ed

 

I have a Lamy Studio, he tried it and didn't like it, too heavy. The Pelikan sounds a good idea, I will have a look on the web.

 

Many Thanks

 

Dezzick

[lbhajdu]

If you want to stay with cartridge converters you could also try a Bexley. They have many stiles, maybe something like a Bexley Ranger with a steel nib. Both the Pelikan and the Bexley give you the option to start out with a steel nib and if he ends up liking the pen you can buy a gold nib for it. You may want to have a look at Richard Binder’s site (no affiliation) he sells both.

 

Conway Stewart is the only British (I assume you’re British because you quoted in £) which I can think of, however they are out of your price range.

 

I’d second the recommendation for the Pelikan. You may even be able to get an m400 if you can find one at a good price.

 

Leve

[PAKMAN]

A Lamy 2000 might be a nice option. I know as a 55 year old dad, I would love one as a Christmas present!