Fat Fountain Pens

[gillum51]

after several years with fountain pens, i have finally determined that I prefer far, girthy pens rather than long pens. any recommendations from FPN regarding pens with large sections? preferably under $100.

[OCArt]

Jinhao 159, under $10. This is roughly the same size as a MB 149 but heavier as it is all metal. I prefer something a little smaller and lighter for extended writing sessions and really enjoy the Wing Sung 699 which is based on the Pilot 823. This is a vacuum filling pen that holds a *ton* of ink and the ink compartment can be shut off for airplane travel--rapidly becoming my favorite Chinese pen. You'll find plenty of reviews on both.

[PAKMAN]

If you don't mind ugly, Rotring Core

[langere]

If you don't mind ugly, Rotring Core

Ahem, you mean industrial design...

 

Another pen that is one of the fattest around is the Laban Mento. Not sure how much they sell for now, got mine a decade ago.

 

Erick

[gillum51]

Great suggestions so far. I have actually just ordered a wing sung 699 recently and hope to get it in a few weeks. the Laban Mento is another I have been looking at, they are around $100-$120.

[Tadeo]

Lamy Aion. Section is thick. The nib is stiff but slides gracefully.

 

Tadeo.

[Arkanabar]

Nobody does oversize like India. The Guider Zimbo has a 14mm section diameter, and the Guider Super Zimbo comes in at 16mm (both at fprevolutionusa.com, known for extraordinary customer service). The FPR Darjeeling is a mere 12mm, but vastly less expensive. You might also check out asapens.in which has a number of similarly oversized handmade Indian pens. Their Daily 3-in-1 is ebonite and advertised as having a 13mm mean section diameter, and then there's the Nauka:

A number of their other offerings are similarly sized. They also tend to be long, typically 6"/155mm capped.

Edited November 4, 2019 by Arkanabar

[gillum51]

Arkanabar:

 

your point about Indian pens is well taken. I have several Ranga as well as the Nauka you mentioned. I'll have to look at the Guider Zimbo. I've purchased from FPR before, but I haven't considered that particular pen. thanks for the suggestion.

[flummoxed]

I have a Guider Zimbo, Jumbo, and a KIM Major among a few other big ones and can definitely suggest them.

[como]

If you don't mind ugly, Rotring Core

[como]

Opus 88?

[MTHALL720]

I think like you do. My favorite chunky pens are Jinhao 159 with a Goulet nib, ASA Galaxy, and a Bexley. Some day hoping to get a Monteverde Seqouia.

[gillum51]

I think like you do. My favorite chunky pens are Jinhao 159 with a Goulet nib, ASA Galaxy, and a Bexley. Some day hoping to get a Monteverde Seqouia.

those are some good suggestions oddly enough, I just inked my Galaxy this morning. I'll have to look at the Bexleys. I have a Monteverde Sequoia and they do have a nice thick section, as well as some wonderful acrylics. my 159 has a mediocre nib, so perhaps I will try replacing it as you did.