Beginning a journey the first stroke of a pen

[Talltexan]

Hi!

I am soon to start a new career as a real estate agent. One that I am super excited about! I would like to know what kind of pen you recommend using? I would like something solid, dependable and that will not bleed ink (I am terrified that ink will bleed onto my shorts). Also a pen that is comfortable and can be engraved and passed down from generation to generation.

I have heard fisher space pens are good but beyond looking at the website I am not sure if it is a pen I need or if I do which one to get. Please keep in mind this pen will also sign contracts for buyers etc. so presentation is everything.

Thank you for your help!


Best,
Jerry

 

[syngent]

Fountain pens always make an impact when you bring them out Jerry. If you want something to pass along to future generations I think it would be best to know what kind of budget you are working with to come up with the best possible choices for you in that range so we dont run you all over the internet looking at every option under the sun lol

Thanks for stopping into the NIB, and best of luck at your new Post I hope it turns out to be an amazing adventure for you

 

[Talltexan]

James,

My budget is up to $50.00. I have used cross pens too but I would like to step up my game in the pen department. I'd like to get it engraved with my name and the Masonic square and compass on it. What is a fountain pen? Will it leak? That is what I am most worried about.

Jerry

Fountain pens always make an impact when you bring them out Jerry. If you want something to pass along to future generations I think it would be best to know what kind of budget you are working with to come up with the best possible choices for you in that range so we dont run you all over the internet looking at every option under the sun lol

Thanks for stopping into the NIB, and best of luck at your new Post I hope it turns out to be an amazing adventure for you

 

[syngent]

This Is a fountain pen

And like any other pen, good ones don't leak

 

[Snargle]

James,

My budget is up to $50.00. I have used cross pens too but I would like to step up my game in the pen department. I'd like to get it engraved with my name and the Masonic square and compass on it. What is a fountain pen? Will it leak? That is what I am most worried about.

Jerry

What is a fountain pen? See our Wiki for almost everything you might need to know: http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/The_Nib

 

[Talltexan]

What fountain pens (good ones) do you recommend? And where should I buy one?

 

[Snargle]

If you're thinking of purchasing a ballpoint pen, I would not recommend a Fisher Space Pen. The Space Pens are designed for more utilitarian/rugged/sport use and would look somewhat out-of-place in a professional setting. I have one and it does live up to its "write anywhere on anything" billing, but I don't think it writes that well.

 

[Snargle]

The B&B Essentials Pen (2nd Edition) is made by Franklin-Christoph, and has a LOT of happy users. It's a few dollars more than your budget, but if you're looking for something that could become a family heirloom, it's not unreasonable.

See this thread for the details: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/334871-Essential-Pen-Part-II

 

[BubblesTGB]

I have used cross pens too but I would like to step up my game in the pen department.

Jerry

Cross actually makes a really great pen - especially from a few years ago when they were made in RI instead of China.

 

[syngent]

You request will take a little looking into for the engraving part... specially the emblem

But you can find a whole lot of nice looking options for ballpoint or fountain pens from monteverde
Goldspot.com has a lot of options that will make you happy, but not about the engraving part

Check out the prima pen line see if there is anything you like

 

[Slivovitz]

Hi!

I am soon to start a new career as a real estate agent. One that I am super excited about! I would like to know what kind of pen you recommend using? I would like something solid, dependable and that will not bleed ink (I am terrified that ink will bleed onto my shorts).

If you're carrying pens in your shorts or pants, I recommend getting some shirts with pockets. Or if you do carry them in a pants pocket, you could get a pen case.

Also a pen that is comfortable and can be engraved and passed down from generation to generation.

I have heard fisher space pens are good but beyond looking at the website I am not sure if it is a pen I need or if I do which one to get. Please keep in mind this pen will also sign contracts for buyers etc. so presentation is everything.

Thank you for your help!


Best,
Jerry

If you want a pen that writes with more flair than a typical ballpoint, but is less fussy than a fountain pen, you can get some very nice looking gel rollerballs. Pilot G2s write very well. I use the cheap plastic-y kind, but you can get fancier versions that take the same refills. I don't know about engraving, but you can get ones that look very professional. You can spend $10-$30 now on something that will look nice to your clients, and then take your time deciding (and saving up your money) on something first rate.

I do prefer fountain pens myself, and you can get good ones in your price range. Even so, if you've never used one, it might be a good idea to get comfortable using them at home and in the office before you start taking them all over the place.

 

[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

You could always do a MontBlanc ink refill hack for the g2 pens.

 

[andrew98]

Another note: If you eventually end up with a fountain pen, I wouldn't hand it to folks to sign documents. Keep a decent ball point or roller ball around for that. Most people these days have never used a fountain pen and may end up damaging yours. I have read loads of stories about that happening. Keep a fountain pen for personal use, and hand others a ball point.

-Andy

 

[stryker4526]

Another note: If you eventually end up with a fountain pen, I wouldn't hand it to folks to sign documents. Keep a decent ball point or roller ball around for that. Most people these days have never used a fountain pen and may end up damaging yours. I have read loads of stories about that happening. Keep a fountain pen for personal use, and hand others a ball point.

-Andy

Good advice.
Another thing to consider is that with a fountain pen, you'll want a good fraud-resistant, archival ink for signing legal documents and checks and the like (not so much archival for the checks, but important for legal documents).

 

[andrew98]

Good advice.
Another thing to consider is that with a fountain pen, you'll want a good fraud-resistant, archival ink for signing legal documents and checks and the like (not so much archival for the checks, but important for legal documents).

Noodler's B&B 5 O'clock Shadow or Diamine Registrar's Ink, for example.

-Andy

 

[stryker4526]

Noodler's B&B 5 O'clock Shadow or Diamine Registrar's Ink, for example.

-Andy

Indeed.
Although I personally went with Noodler's Bad Black Moccasin and Blue-Black, both listed as being fraud-resistant and at least partially waterproof on Noodler's website. I wish I'd known about 5 O'clock Shadow before I pulled the trigger on the Bad Black Moccasin.