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I love fountain pens but I don't like the rounded sort of nib which is common on nearly all fountains pens. I really like the nib of the Parker Reflex however. I'm looking of getting a decent fountain pen for below $50 with a similar nib style to the Parker Reflex as the Parker Reflex can be scratchy and it's a bit cheapish.

 

So basically I'm looking of stepping up my FP from a Parker Reflex to a pen of the same style nib to explore a more professional and sturdy FP.

 

 

Any help appreciated.

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Welcome to FPN...

 

On that Reflex, if you want a pen with a similar nib you don't have to look much farther than getting a Parker 45 which has a very similar nib that is of a better finish.

 

I haven't had any issues with the Reflex being scratchy at all but have heard this from other people... it's a pen I really like.

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I haven't had any issues with the Reflex being scratchy at all but have heard this from other people

 

 

I've got through a good 15+ and I'd really say it comes down to the luck of the draw, I've got a few duds. I suppose scratchy was unfair, but for example I've tried writing with a Waterman and it was sooooo smooth compared. Also I wouldn't mind a change from the same old parker.

 

Any other small nib suggestions are appreciated. Really, any! =)

 

Edit: Is the Parker 45 like the Parker Vector? Because I'm still look for the smaller nib. Also does anyone know what the difference between the Parker 25 and the "English Parker" are. Cosmetically and performance whise?

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Edit: Is the Parker 45 like the Parker Vector? Because I'm still look for the smaller nib. Also does anyone know what the difference between the Parker 25 and the "English Parker" are. Cosmetically and performance whise?

 

The 45 was made in a huge range of materials and finishes over a 40 year period. Over 75 million of them were sold. Functionally they are sturdy and reliable. Cosmetically they range from plastic with white metal trim and steel nibs to very handsome lacquer or patterned metal with gold furniture and 14K nibs. They sell for far less than many lesser pens on ebay so if you want one it's probably worth looking for a fancier one. A wide range of nibs were available (as per normal with Parker) including obliques and italics.

 

I'm not sure what you mean by the "English arker". Over the years, Parker UK has produced quite a few models that were not sold in the US. The Aerometric Duofolds and the Parker 17 of the 1960s would be the best known examples. These two are both great pens and not heavily collected. If you want a hooded nib pen, the Parker 17 is a solid bet.

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I agree! I'd call the reflex and the 45 semi-hooded but the 17 is fully hooded, similar to a 21.

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Hi,

 

I would not exactly call the Reflex semi-hooded because the end of the nib slit can be seen while in the 45, you cannot see it unless you disassemble the nib unit.

 

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