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Hey all, I'm new to buying fine pens. I know this forum is mainly about fountains, but I'd imagine that some of you have knowledge of rollerballs.

 

Anyways, today is my birthday, and I am looking to buy myself a nice rollerball for around/under $60. I know that this is not going to get me anything top notch, but funds are limited at the moment. Consider this my beginning of collecting pens.

 

Can you guys suggest me a nice pen that is beautiful looking, accessible, writes beautifully, and is under $60?

 

Thanks so much for your time helping me!

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I have no firsthand experience with it, but possibly a Retro 1951 Tornado RB? It is supposed to write very well, is usually 20-30 dollars(I think), and comes in a variety of colors.

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I have a brand new in the box Sailor Magellan Rollerball. I was going to ask $65 for it but we could possibly work something out if it's something you might be interested in.

 

 

 

It's the rollerball version of this pen in the same color:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LKNW-SAILOR-MAGELLAN-JAPAN-BLUE-MARBLE-FOUNTAIN-PEN-SS-/150976684871?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2326e96347

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Hi,

 

I think the Uniball Vision pens are very good as are the Pilot V5/V7 pens. Those can easily beat a lot of the more expensive pens in writing quality.

 

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It's also important to keep in mind the cost and ease of purchasing refills for the pen you purchase. In my experience, the big box office supply stores and major chain stores (Walgreen, CVS, Target, etc.) generally carry a very limited selection of pen refills. Granted, you can often find the refills you need on the Internet, but unless you buy in large quantities, the shipping charges can result in a pretty expensive refill.

 

With that in mind, I would suggest a Parker Sonnet rollerball. The cost of the pen itself might run close to or a bit over your $60 limit, but Parker refills are still available at the office supply stores (Staples, OfficeMax, etc.).

 

Hope this helps.

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Hey all, I'm new to buying fine pens. I know this forum is mainly about fountains, but I'd imagine that some of you have knowledge of rollerballs.

 

Anyways, today is my birthday, and I am looking to buy myself a nice rollerball for around/under $60. I know that this is not going to get me anything top notch, but funds are limited at the moment. Consider this my beginning of collecting pens.

 

Can you guys suggest me a nice pen that is beautiful looking, accessible, writes beautifully, and is under $60?

 

Thanks so much for your time helping me!

 

 

First..Welcome Aboard! Enjoy your time here..

 

For your consideration..Waterman Phileas..using the ubiquitous

Schmidt # 888 Safety Ceramic Roller refill...

 

Edit...Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day..

 

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Cross Townsend or C type.  Inexpensive on e Bay if you are patient.

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Thanks everyone! I'm looking into these. and @A440 that Lamy Swift is elegant, and looks like something I would love!

 

I've also been researching fountain pens just in case. So many options!

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"researching fountain pens just in case" ... OH OH ... you've been infected. You went very quickly from RBs to FPs. You've got all of the symptoms, it's too bad really. Now you'll never leave. You're now a pen collector. And, so young. Enjoy your birthday.

Thanks everyone! I'm looking into these. and @A440 that Lamy Swift is elegant, and looks like something I would love!

 

I've also been researching fountain pens just in case. So many options!

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Any reviews on the Rotring Freeway? they have several on ebay for $10 shipped. Uses the Schmidt refills I read. Wonder if it is heavy, etc.?-

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