Help me make a wishlist

[jzuzphreek]

So, my generous mother-in-law is inquiring what I would like for Christmas this year. I really want a pen and some inks. However, whatever I put on my wishlist, she will probably buy, and I don't want to get crazy. I would like a pen and some inks (maybe a sampler?) since I don't have any. But I would like to keep the cost to around $50-60 before shipping. What I'd LOVE is the B&B limited edition for $69.50, but I would feel bad asking for inks as well. I don't mind a "cheapie" option like Preppies or something similar. If you guys had to pick 1 pen and some ink to come in around this price range ($50-60), what would it be?

Caveat: For simplicity it's best for the entire order to come from the same website (If it's Goulet, I'm going to tell her to ask for a Christmas drawing on the invoice ).

 

[Mendel]

Both of these can be purchased at Goulet:

Twsbi Diamond 540 with Fine Nib $50 + Diamine Sargasso Sea or Denim $12.75

You will love the fill mechanism on the Twsbi. You may even want an Extra Fine nib. The fine nib is more like a fine/medium. IMHO, Diamine inks are the best.

 

[PFP_Dad]

I just got the TWSBI in Extra Fine and I love it. As for inks I really like the color of Noodlers Polar Blue but it tends to show through thin paper, so is only feasible if you write one-sided.

Pen on Amazon for $40

The ink is here for $20 (Not sure if that is a good deal, I can't remember)

 

[Mendel]

Option 2: Also available at Goulet

Platinum Plaisir with fine nib $22 + platinum converter $7.50 + Diamine ink $12.75

The Plaisir (and the Preppys) write exceptionally well. I like the fine nib. Be sure to get the converter. And once again Diamine inks are the best.

I'm only recommending stuff I have and enjoy.

 

[Mendel]

I find Noodlers inks to be way too fussy with bleed through & show through. Diamine inks rule!

 

[brianw]

Lets not forget West Coast Shaving. PR inks, Plaiser, and Retro Tornado pens. Also can add your shaving stuff. True one stop shopping.

http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Writing-Instruments_c_138.html

 

[Barbash]

Goulet has some really nice ink sampler packages including one for Diamine inks that includes 10 of their most popular colors for $11.25. You could then ask for a Pilot Metropolita, Lamy Safari, Lamy Al-Star, or any other pens in that price range. Be sure that you get the converter for any of the pens that require one to use bottle ink.

 

[jzuzphreek]

Lets not forget West Coast Shaving. PR inks, Plaiser, and Retro Tornado pens. Also can add your shaving stuff. True one stop shopping.

http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Writing-Instruments_c_138.html

I knew I was making a huge mistake posting this question on B&B. Nothing but a bunch of darn enablers you lot are!

Are the Plaiser pens able to be converted to eyedropper? That's the thing I like most about the preppy. Goulet will even do it for you for $2.

 

[Dave258]

Are the Plaiser pens able to be converted to eyedropper?

No, they have a metal body.

 

[Mr5x5]

Preppy is a great pen. If you want an eyedropper I have heard good things about http://www.peytonstreetpens.com/pen-makers-asia/indian-ebonite/ranga.html. Never tried one.

 

[brianw]

The retro tornado's have a sweet schmidt nib. The only problem with them they are cart only. Of course that is not a problem if you refill your carts.