What's your favourite pen for long writing sessions?

[AmandaW]

If I'm going to be writing a lot the pen I often reach for is a stealthy black Kaweco Perkeo with a posting nib (customised by fpnibs). It's usually filled with Kaweco Caramel or Van Dieman's Cradle Mountain Grey or other grey-brown ink.

 

It's just a school pen, but very reliable, lightweight and, for my hand, comfortable to hold. And it never dries out.

 

My other favourite is a Pilot Custom Heritage 912 which also has a posting nib.

 

So what's your favourite if you know you're going to be writing something long?

[inkstainedruth]

Not sure I could narrow it down to just one pen.  I tend to use different pens every day when doing the "morning pages journal".  But I suspect that I'd likely to be using something that didn't have to be refilled as often (say, one of the Pelikans -- which are piston fillers; or one of the vintage Parker 51s -- if I have to be doing something that involves taking copious amounts of notes, such as doing some sort of research, I'm probably going to be reaching for the 51 Vac with the EF nib).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[kestrel]

Pelikan M800 with Binder Italifine nib.

Sheaffer's Oversize Balance with mediumish nib.

Vintage Conklin Crescent 50 with factory stub about 0.8 mm.

 

Nibs are all wonderful, smooth writers.  Weight, balance, and size of the pens is perfect for my hand.

[langere]

Right now, my Pilot Justus 95.  What a pen!  Smooth and adjustable.

 

Erick

[jchch1950]

Twsbi Swipe with 1,1 nib. Light pen, reliable ink flow and and good ink capacity.

[OCArt]

My vote is for the Waterman Caréne as it is such a beautiful pen to look at, an agile pen to use with a very smooth nib.

[SpencerianDream]

I ask myself this a lot. And truthfully it’s a very academic question because as much as I would like to answer the question, in practice I’m not writing a novel, I’m just writing quick journal entries or grocery lists, or to-do lists for the office. 
 

I would submit that it needs, for me, to be a lightweight pen with a balance that is weighted towards the nib at least slightly. It needs to be a Japanese F or Western EF, and it needs to probably be a Pilot -something with a good deal of smoothness since Sailor-level feedback can be fatiguing over time,  but with enough bite that the pen tracks across the paper and doesn’t slip around. My Pelikan M800 would do the job well in terms of nib but the pen is a touch heavy for writing pages. 

[Ted Nashe]

A Parker 45, medium nib. It's a favourite pen for short writing sessions too 🖋️🙃

[cellopen]

A fat Sheaffer 1950 Triumph touchdown loaded with R&K Verdigris is my current pick. The smooth medium-fine nib is effortless and yet tracks well. Posted, the balance is just right for me and the pen sort of disappears. 

[Penguincollector]

  If I had to choose one I think I would prefer a firm nibbed pen with a hood, like a Parker 51, 17, or Wing Sung 618. Something not too heavy, too big, or too small.  I do tend to switch between pens during writing sessions so that my joints don’t lock up too badly. 
 

[sandy101]

MB William Shakespeare or MB146. 

 

The pens store enough ink to write for 2 weeks without a refill. I used them both for Nanowrimo.

 

The grip is fine and the pen isn't too heavy to tire the arm. 

[Bristol24]

Without a doubt, I would grab a Vacumatic Parker '51' for any lengthy writing session.  They hold a good supply of ink, don't dry out during pauses, and are balanced and comfortable in the hand.

[TgeekB]

My longest writing sessions with a fountain pen are minutes. Generally my journal. Thus, I can choose any pen in my arsenal. I like that!

[PennyTheDog]

There’s a clear answer for me: this Sailor 1911L!

[fphilipp]

For long writing: Sailor 1911 (the 'large' version, as shown above), Franklin Christoph Marietta (model 25), Lamy 2000, Aurora 88P and Pelikan M600.. 

[Chris1]

When last at university, I used a sterling silver Cross Classic with a broad nib to take notes for five one-hour lectures, five days a week. That was a lot of writing!

 

I still have the pen but don't use it much, if at all, now. Lovely writer though.

 

My diary is written with a Sheaffer Stateman but longer sessions involve one or other Cross Townsend - heavy, yes, but well-balanced.

 

 

[nm4]

Nakaya Writer Long for me (no pun intended).  Runner up is Pilot 823 with signature nib.

 

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[inkstainedruth]

I had to look up "signature nib" because I wasn't familiar with the term.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

ETA: Now curious if those are available for models other than the Pilot 823....

[nm4]

1 hour ago, inkstainedruth said:

I had to look up "signature nib" because I wasn't familiar with the term.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

ETA: Now curious if those are available for models other than the Pilot 823....

Yes I believe it is available on the 742 as well.  Lovely nib: buttery smooth and just a hint of stubbishness (if that’s a word)

 

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[Orval]

For long continue and relaxed writing sessions I have 2 requirements (other than a hassle free nib and inkflow):

1) a long grip (at least 2,5-3 cm) without any of even the smallest protuberance, so that my hand is free to find his most natural grip;

2) enough heft to let the ink flow on the paper without any pressure, even with an EF nib.

My best 2 pens that hit these requirements are my Sheaffer Legacy heritage and my St Dupont Fidelio.

Bonus: my handwriting improves noticeably when I reach for these 2 pens.