Heavy Fountain Pen

[Malmol]

Hi, I have been using Duke M01 for some time and now I want to try a different one.

I am looking for a medium/thick and heavy (35g or more uncapped) one. Besides this I am looking for one made of metal or some mate material. Up until now I've found several fountain pens but still none of them is perfect.

For example rotring 600 has a perfect weight but it's far too slim.

To sum up I'm looking for a medium/thick heavy metal fountain pen. My budget is about 200 us dollars.

Also I will be using F or M nie.

If you have any suggestions please tell me.

Have a great day.

Edited March 30, 2015 by Malmol

[Hector67]

Faber Castell e - Motion Stealth. Black mate, thick and heavy pen. Cigar shaped and a very smooth writter. $175 retail.

[sandy101]

Italix Captain's Commission from Mr Pen.

 

Diplomat Excellence A

 

Both all metal, quite heavy and rather nice to write with.

[Hector67]

To add on previous quote

 

[Malmol]

Sandy I've looked for the diplomat and I see that there are many different varieties of it.

What model do you recommend?

The one with steel nib or the gold one?

Edited March 30, 2015 by Malmol

[Malmol]

Thank you Hector for your reply.

I think I will check it in my local store.

Do you know if it is possible to get one with a F nib?

Edited March 30, 2015 by Malmol

[Hector67]

Thank you Hector for your reply.

I think I will check it in my local store.

Do you know if it is possible to get one with a F nib?

If you go for the all black model, they only make them in m nib but it will write on the fine side of M. All other e- Motions come with a wide selection of nibs and barrel finishes.

[AZBennett]

Karas Kustoms INK in anodized black should fit the bill nicely and leave you plenty of cash to spend on other items.

[Fazby]

Cross Apogee?

[sandy101]

Sandy I've looked for the diplomat and I see that there are many different varieties of it.

What model do you recommend?

The one with steel nib or the gold one?

 

I only have the steel nib, and it is a good one. Frankly I don't think you will feel much difference between the gold & the steel. Neither is billed as flex - so at most you will get a tiny bit of springiness that won't make much difference in the long run.

 

I have the Diplomat Excellence A (tobacco colour). Other trims cost more.

[Aysedasi]

As others have said, the E-Motion fits the bill. Good solid weight and great writers too. I sold two here a couple of months back. The only drawback for me is the metal sections, which I really hate with a vengeance......

[Malmol]

Thanks for all the replies, I have decided to get the e-motion pure as is seems to be the best one for me.

And one last question. Will aurora black be fine with this pen?

[82Greg]

Add my recommendations to the list:

 

Lamy 2000, classic timeless design and a proven performer. If you really want a significantly heavier pen, try the stainless steel version--though its over your spending limit.

 

Seconding the

 

Diplomat Excellence A. A great pen. The steel nib is quite stiff, but smooth.

Karas Custom Ink, be assured that this pen will survive global thermonuclear war, so the cockroaches will learn cursive writing with a nice fountain pen.

Italix pens from Mr. Pen (in the UK). Nicely weighted.

[FountainPages]

Seriously...Hero 382. Lacquer over brass, in house made nibs...one of the most underrated fountain pens I can think of. Under 15USD shipped...Seriously! If you buy one and do not like it, I will give you whatever you pay for it, plus shipping to me. Win, win.

Edited March 30, 2015 by FountainPages

[4lex]

Hi, I have been using Duke M01 for some time and now I want to try a different one.

I am looking for a medium/thick and heavy (35g or more uncapped) one. Besides this I am looking for one made of metal or some mate material. Up until now I've found several fountain pens but still none of them is perfect.

For example rotring 600 has a perfect weight but it's far too slim.

To sum up I'm looking for a medium/thick heavy metal fountain pen. My budget is about 200 us dollars.

Also I will be using F or M nie.

If you have any suggestions please tell me.

Have a great day.

Writing with a heavy pen is like driving an underpowered car. Its okay for a brief grocery shopping trip but useless for a real journey.

You may not notice the difference when just jotting brief notes and once you get used to heavy pens it may feel weird at first when you try light pens. But if you persevere you soon get used to it.

I don't know why some people prefer heavy pens. It is illogical. I blame the guy from Pen Habit who equates heavy=quality.

 

[Sasha Royale]

Good hunting ! $200 is significant money. Choose carefully. Meanwhile, this fountain pen can be a valuable point of reference, and it costs less than one Euro.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/272024685311?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Edited November 7, 2015 by Sasha Royale

[Runnin_Ute]

Personally, I am in the lighter weight camp. I only have one pen that is as heavy as 30 grams. Have found that to be my absolute upper limit in order to be able to use for more than just jotting a note. I have used it up to about 2 hours at a session. But I much prefer lighter pens. But this isn't about what I prefer is it?

 

Some Levenger True Writer pen models are 30 grams (~1 oz or so) . The one I have is the Silver Anniversary. Has a really nice nib too. Brass barrel. I know they have at least one on the website currently that is similar. (the Silver Anniversary is discontinued)

 

The Jinhao 159 weighs in around 50 grams if you really like those heavy monsters.

 

Most of mine are 15-25 grams. The heaviest of those is the Parker 45 Flighter - which has a stainless steel cap and barrel. Plastic section.