My first fountain pen, what to buy?

[kongjie]

I recommend starting with one of the less expensive Lamy pens. Sturdy and will give you an idea of whether you want to spend a little more or not.

 

[roberto]

try levenger.com good site for pens and stuff

 

[Bill Smith]

I've had Parkers before and I found the bodies to be too fat, the nibs to be too wide and their ink cartridges to be way too wet. I now carry a Pelikan M400 that I bought from www.RichardsPens.com and absolutely LOVE it. It's a piston-filler, so I can use whatever ink I want and it writes wonderfully. It was originally more $$ than I was planning on spending, but now I consider it a good value. I plan on using this pen for a looong time.

I second the Pelikan M400, you can't go wrong.

 

[Fnord5]

I have had this one for a few weeks now, and love it.

I just picked up a fountain pen.

I have only ever had one previous, a Pilot disposable(before the varsity)

This one is not much better, but is refillable.

A Platinum Preppy pen from Japan. It only cost me $5, and writes very well considering.

I am a lefty, so I want to test the waters before I get anything substantial.
The one on the top.

 

[Fnord5]

I actually bought it, just looking for a cheap fountain to test the waters as it were.
After I got home, I searched it out, and it seems to get extremely good reviews over here:
http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=28567

 

[TimmyBoston]

If you don't mind spending around $75-100, I highly recommend the Pelikan M200 from www.richardspens.com. It's a great pen. I miss mine.