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Hey guys,

 

Last year I was given 150 AUD to spend on a pen that would be my 21st birthday present.

 

Sure, there are plenty of regular pens for that price, but I've decided I'd like something unique, that stands out as a present from my uncle that I'll be able to use for many years.

 

Unique meaning not just any old pen, and something with an unusual characteristic that gives it a bit of character.

 

I've considered a few Lamys, but those in my price range (CP1, Studio) seem kinda plain. Also I've looked at Pilots, but the only one there I find intriguing is the maple wood one (not a big fan of the Pilot capless).

 

Any suggestions as to an unusual fountain pen within the 150-200 dollar bracket?

 

I'm leaning towards the Pilot Custom maple wood, but I thought I might as well ask the opinion of those much more experienced in the modern pen world than me (I'm usually a vintage fan).

 

Thanks so much for any advice you guys could provide!

 

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Sheaffer Triumph, Saratoga, Targa Slim and Targa Standard; Waterman 3V and 52 1/2V; Mabie Todd Swan Self Filler x 2; Eagle Unbreakable in sterling silver; Eversharp Bantam; Parker Duofold Lucky Curve BCHR and Duofold in red hard rubber; Spors Co. glass nib pens x 4; Conklin 2NL and 20P.

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How about a custom turned pen? Hand made for you to your specifications. It would probably be at the top end of your price range, but it would be unique.

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How's about this little fella from Franklin Christoph, the Model 25 . . .

http://www.franklin-christoph.com/uploads/1/0/4/5/10453260/7126347_orig.jpg?381

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Faber-Castell Ondoro with the oak finish? Definitely stands out. Costs 165 USD which is around 175 AUD

http://fpgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Faber-Castell-Ondoro-Fountain-pen-smoked-oak-1.jpg

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How's about this little fella from Franklin Christoph, the Model 25 . . . http://www.franklin-christoph.com/uploads/1/0/4/5/10453260/7126347_orig.jpg?381

Not a big fan of that one, but the model 27 looks good. Any reviews on the Mayasuma medium 18k italic nibs?

 

Faber-Castell Ondoro with the oak finish? Definitely stands out. Costs 165 USD which is around 175 AUD

http://fpgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Faber-Castell-Ondoro-Fountain-pen-smoked-oak-1.jpg

I'm also liking the look of that one...

My Vintages:

Sheaffer Triumph, Saratoga, Targa Slim and Targa Standard; Waterman 3V and 52 1/2V; Mabie Todd Swan Self Filler x 2; Eagle Unbreakable in sterling silver; Eversharp Bantam; Parker Duofold Lucky Curve BCHR and Duofold in red hard rubber; Spors Co. glass nib pens x 4; Conklin 2NL and 20P.

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Not a big fan of that one, but the model 27 looks good. Any reviews on the Mayasuma medium 18k italic nibs?

 

 

I'm also liking the look of that one...

 

Having most of my pens adjusted/ground to italic nibs by Mike Masayama the past several years, I can tell you that he has taken pens that wrote OK or so-so before and changed them into superb, heavenly pens to write with.....

 

So, if you have a chance to get a pen that he's worked on the nib, go for it, assuming you like the pen itself.....

FP Addict & Pretty Nice Guy

 

 

 

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Wow. I was really not looking for any new pens (ha) but this thread has completely ruined that for me. I need an Ondoro now. Period. Not to mention the others. ::sigh::

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How about the tree ring pens natural history pen?

 

It´s unique thats for sure. Since it´s for your birthday you can have the year inscribed in the barrel next to the year it corresponds to.

 

 

That would be a cool pen.

Brad

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