TheGiver1 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hello all, I go to school and probably like most of you here, i find writing with a regular pen mundane and boring. I've been thinking about getting a fountain pen for every day use. This is not my area of expertise by any stretch of the imagination so I figured this would be the best place to start looking for a good every day fountain pen. Also, if this means anything I'm a lefty, so something that will dry relatively quickly would be good. I know that's a little tough to ask but if that is not possible than that's still okay. Thank you all for your help. The Giver Link to post Share on other sites
TheGiver1 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Oh yes, Another thing. i looked into a few. the Pilot vanishing point looks very nice. I'm not too interested in the beauty of the pen as i am the beauty of the writing. Link to post Share on other sites
parnesh Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Pilot Metropolitan. Cheap, awesome and a great variety of nibs (if you are happy to spend a bit more and swap from a 78G or penmenship). Buy two and it will easily last you a day of writing. Further up, there is the VP and the Lamy 2000. Edit: I would also add that perhaps a snap cap system is better for school and taking notes then a twist one. Edited January 20, 2015 by parnesh Link to post Share on other sites
bhthib3381 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I second the Pilot VP, if it's in your budget. But there are some great pens at lower price points. Link to post Share on other sites
PAKMAN Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hello and Welcome to FPN!! Glad to have you as a member!! PAKMAN My Favorite Pen Restorer My Favorite Brick and Mortar Store Vanness Pens - Now selling Online! Link to post Share on other sites
H1N Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hello and welcome to FPN Link to post Share on other sites
yeungbin3 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hello! Welcome to FPN! Link to post Share on other sites
notVirtuThe3rd Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hi! Welcome to FPN. I'm really glad you've joined us. Enjoy! Best wishes from Japan, VirtuThe3rd Link to post Share on other sites
Sasha Royale Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Welcome, Giver ! I have learned a little of left-handed writers here, at FPN. Which technique do you use in writing ? Do you hook your wrist, and write from above the line ? Do you turn the paper to put to to the right and bottom to the left, and write sentences toward your body ? The solution won't be the pen. The solution will be absorbent paper, faster drying ink, and keeping the heel of your hand out of the ink. Sorry, but there is no left-handed pen. I am just a meddlesome right-hander. Smarter members are on the way. Auf freiem Grund mit freiem Volke stehn. Zum Augenblicke dürft ich sagen: Verweile doch, du bist so schön ! Link to post Share on other sites
Freddy Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Again..... https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/283181-the-every-day-fountain-pen/?p=3249519 Fred Link to post Share on other sites
ac12 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 For school, my primary criteria for a pen is cost for 3 reasons; damage, loss and theft. Getting that out of the way, there are a LOT of good low cost fountain pens. Here are some of them separated by Asian and Western pens. In general, an Asian nib will be finer than a Western nib of the same letter size. Example a Pilot M nib is about the same as a Lamy F nib. Asian pens:Pilot Metropolitan; F and M nib, about $15Pilot 78G; F,M,B nibs, about $15-25 depending on seller and preparation of the penBaoer 801; F,M nibsWestern pens:Lamy Safari or Al Star; XF,F,M,B nbis, about $30 for the Safari, $35 for Al Star + $7 for the converter, interchangable nibs ($15ea)Parker IM; M nib, about $20-25 street priceWaterman Kultur; F,M nib, about $20-40Used (these old pens have a finer nib than todays Western pens):Parker 45 (cartridge)Parker 21 super (bottle loading only)Parker 51 special (bottle loading only) this is the most expensive pen and will require hunting to get one at a low cost.Sheaffer 330 (cartridge)There are others, but I am not aware of them or can't think of them right now. San Francisco Pen Show - August 28-30, 2020 - Redwood City, Californiawww.SFPenShow.com Link to post Share on other sites
RMN Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Hi, and welcome to FPN If you have never written with a fountainpen I would not advise a very expensive pen. Would be a shame if you just decide you don't like a fountainpen after trying... Try a Pilot Metropolitan. They are nice pens and not very expensive.Or a Lamy Safari. The Pilot VP is an interesting pen, but many people don't like the placing of the clip in relation to their finger placement. Anyway, enjoy the forum D.ick ~ KEEP SAFE, WEAR A MASK, KEEP A DISTANCE. Freedom exists by virtue of self limitation. ~ Link to post Share on other sites
______Zaphod_Beeblebrox Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hello, glad you joined us. Link to post Share on other sites
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