Zebra Fountain Pen

[Wandering Man]

Any one else discover the Zebra Fountain pens? I discovered this one living in the wild at Walgreens today. I hadn't known Zebras existed until today:

 

 

 

 

The packaging says Zebra Pen Corp, edison, NJ

Pen made in China and packaged in Mexico.

 

[nakiana]

I had one for a little bit. It was okay for such an inexpensive pen, but it had a definite cheap feel to it. Jinhao makes a much better pen at a similar price. I have been much more satisfied with the Pilot Metropolitan. It is a little bit more expensive, but much better.

[carlos.q]

Many moons ago Walgreens offered Parker Vectors for sale. Then came this awful Zebra pen.

 

Life is too short to use crappy pens.

[Brianm_14]

Inferior to Platinum Preppy, too. But not the end of the world. A cheap pen.

[Misfit]

I bought one of these several years ago and then lost it. I figured no big deal I can get another one. But when I got it Zebra had change the nib from a classic look to a hooded thing. I say a thing because at first I did not think it was a nib but of course it was. I wish I had the old one because I liked the older version better. I carry it in my purse, and it always writes no matter how long it sat there unused.

[Misfit]

If you check Zebras website, it looks like they have a set to compete with the Pilot Varsity fountain pens.

[Eveach]

Sadly, but gladly, this was my first fountain pen experience. I was intrigued, naive, and frustrated because the pen didn't write smooth and because I didn't know how to write with it. I would definitely go for a different cheap pen now that I know better.

 

Cheers,

Erik