Industrial Quality Fountain Pen

[Sky Fountain Pens]

Hello everyone,

 

I am hoping to buy a industrial quality fountain pen that is very durable and will not be broken easily.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

Thanks

[SujiCorp12345]

The Lamy 2000 is said to be very rugged.

 

I remember reading this a few week ago: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/92073-the-lamy-2000-experiment/

Edited December 18, 2014 by Suji

[pankaj]

The Lamy 2000 is said to be very rugged.

 

I remember reading this a few week ago: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/92073-the-lamy-2000-experiment/

Lamy 2k macrolon body may be durable, but not rugged. in the Lamy family, the Al Star, being aluminium body can qualify.

[Water Ouzel]

Lamy 2k macrolon body may be durable, but not rugged. in the Lamy family, the Al Star, being aluminium body can qualify.

??

 

Makrolon in that application is likely just as tough and durable as aluminum, probably a good deal less likely to dent permanently.

[Barnaby Bumble]

Sort of the hot heavy-duty pen right now is the one from Karas Kustoms, which is industrial in both look and function.

[NinthSphere]

You might read through this one:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/280499-expensive-looking-pen-that-can-take-a-beating/

[ac12]

Give your parameters of "durabble" and "broken easily"

The plastic pen body of a pen such as a Lamy Safari will take a fair amount of abuse with out showing much.

Stainless steel pens will not show the scratches as a laquer or painted finish will.

But the nib and feed of most all fountain pens will NOT take ANY abuse.

[pankaj]

??

 

Makrolon in that application is likely just as tough and durable as aluminum, probably a good deal less likely to dent permanently.

Ok. I was under the impression it may crack if stressed out. Ok. Thanks. I have got one.

[Davros]

Sort of the hot heavy-duty pen right now is the one from Karas Kustoms, which is industrial in both look and function.

Seconded.

[martinbir]

Lamy 2000 again because they can be reborn. Last year I sent my 1975 vintage to Lamy to see if the broken piston mechanism could be fixed. They simply sent a new pen at no charge, unbelievable!

 

I have just got an Italix Parson's Essential from Mr. Pen. That is lacquered solid brass and feels as if it would last for ever.

[soapytwist]

Rotring 600 if you also need to hammer home nails with something.

[byggyns]

If you are looking for a pen tough enough to be used as a weapon:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Schrade-SCPEN3BK-Tactical-Fountain-Pen/dp/B00DODQWH0

 

No real idea how it writes, but the tacti-cool look...

[Bo Bo Olson]

Rotring 600 if you also need to hammer home nails with something.

 

Don't have one, but sturdy is it's middle name. First and last too.

[Ronchamp]

For me, the toughest fountainpen of that I have used is the Sheaffer Fashion. In ebay cost $ 25.

 

Regards.

[MCN]

I think your best bet is a Kaweco AL Sport. They are very ruggedly built and there's almost nothing to break but the nib. You could even get the "stonewash" version if you want to go straight to the beat-up look!

 

For a step up choice, you could look at the stainless steel version of the Lamy 2000.

[bsenn]

Give your parameters of "durabble" and "broken easily"

The plastic pen body of a pen such as a Lamy Safari will take a fair amount of abuse with out showing much.

Stainless steel pens will not show the scratches as a laquer or painted finish will.

But the nib and feed of most all fountain pens will NOT take ANY abuse.

 

I still say I could puncture a tire with a Parker 25 (tubular nib), then use that same 25 to sign the bill for a new tire...

 

Brian

[aderoy]

If you can find one in the wild... Delta Fluida may fit the bill

 

<http://getfountainpens.com/shop/pen-delta-fluida>

[AG_ORD]

Sort of the hot heavy-duty pen right now is the one from Karas Kustoms, which is industrial in both look and function.

 

I second this recommendation. I bought a KK Ink via Massdrop and can attest the pen is very robust. Nib and feed are standard Schmidt so performs well, though the fine nib I ordered in very stiff.

 

The things I like about the pen are the craftsmanship of the machining, subtle detailing, and for a metal pen, the aluminum material keeps it light in weight. The threading on the cap and section is well done, though I wish the clip was internal spring loaded. As is, the nib is very stiff but smooth enough. This is a large pen so I do not post when using.

 

I ordered mine with a copper section so the density and weight of the copper adds to the overall balance of the pen. Plus, the patina of the copper is eye catching. When I first received the pen, the section was the color of a shiny new penny. After only a week of using, it has turned that beautiful bronze color. Between the shininess of the aluminum and the mellow patina of the copper, the contrast is quite attractive. KK purposefully left the copper unfinished to achieve this patina through time and use.....well executed IMO.

 

Here is an entertaining review by one of our members: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/276799-the-ink-karas-kustoms/. Good hunting!

[deepak23]

I work in the oil industry. I have used FPs everywhere - from narrow platforms to perched on top of turbines. The only thing that has ever bothered me was that I might lose the cap due to which the first thing I do is remove the cap and put it in my pocket and then start writing.

So if you are looking for something that can be used everywhere in an industrial setup, my recommendation would be the Pilot Vanishing Point (I dont own it, but fits the requirement to the T)...

HTH

[AZBennett]

I am going to jump on the Karas Kustoms INK bandwagon, only because I have direct knowledge of how durable it really is. I currently carry my green anodized INK in my pants pocket no matter what I am doing (whether that is cleaning the lawn, unloading a 48 foot semi-trailer full of freight, working on my car or walking around the mall). It spends time clanging against my keys, spare change, chapstick, flash drives, etc. It has yet to show a single scratch, rub or nick from the time spent in my pocket. I have dropped my INK twice, once from the height of ~3 feet onto tile at work. All I had to deal with was a small flow of ink from the nib into the cap, no dents, dings or scrapes. The second time was from the height of my shirt pocket when I wasn't paying attention and missed slipping it into the pocket rather than just against the shirt front, it landed on the concrete of my driveway. No dings, dents or scratches, a quick brush off of dirt and it was good to go. If you have some time to look at pictures you will notice the clip is literally screwed into the cap and itself is made of high grade aluminum. I have no fear of it breaking while I am carrying it in my pants pocket. It's quite assuredly the most indestructible pen I have held to date.

 

My second reason for recommending the INK is that I have toured KK facilities and watched the pens being created and tested and run through their paces. I have also dealt with the fantastic customer service that KK provides to it's customers. I couldn't be happier with my over all service and the product that KK provides. Another bonus for me is the ability for the INK to change from a FP to a BP with just the swap of a nib unit, or if I want to change out the color of my grip I can easily do that as well. I know that gets more into aesthetics but it's all part of the experience and the INK provides a truly fantastic writing experience.

 

Here's my last reason for recommending the INK. I recently fell in love with a Sheaffer Snorkel I repaired and it became my daily user for pretty mush the last month and a half. I still carried my INK with me everywhere, but I was using the Snorkel for writing because it was new and fun and also had a VERY fine nib. A few days ago, the Snorkel ran dry in the middle of a project at work, I don't keep FP ink at work as my office is often used by other managers or clerical staff, so instead of refilling the snorkel I pulled out the INK. Keep in mind I hadn't written a single line from it for nearly a month. The instant the nib hit the paper it started writing as if I had just filled it with ink. No hard starting or skipping. No need to prime the nib or adjust the piston filler. It instantly laid down a lovely wet line of Waterman's Blue-Black and didn't stop until I capped it nearly an hour later. It has always performed this way no matter how long I have let it sit, it writes on contact with the page. It's definitely my most reliable FP by a long shot.

 

Good luck in your search,

Paul