So I've recently been introduced to the finer things in life. About 3 months ago my grandfather introduced me to wetshaving with a double edge razor. He has slowly been introducing me to the other finer things in life. Today he gifted me with about 8 french cuff shirts with cufflinks and suspenders. I'm a college student but I typically dress very nice because of my job. (I work at a law firm) Anywho, I really want to start using a fountain pen for all my writing but the cost has deterred. SO HERE IS WHERE YOU COME IN! I need to find a cheap but efficient starter set up. I'd love to buy from here but if I can't I'd LOVE suggestions! Thanks for reading! Also is there any beginner guides to fountain pens?
Newbie! Help!
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There are plenty of options depending on your budget. A Pilot Metropolitan is a good pen, Lamy Safari's are often mentioned, a Platinum Preppy works too. There are lots of options. Goulet pens has a few 'starter' sets to get you a pen, ink, and a notebook if you want one. Or buy a pen and a few ink samples to see what you like best.
http://www.gouletpens.com/Lamy_Starter_Set_p/package-lamystarter.htm
http://www.gouletpens.com/Classic_Black_Package_Set_Metropolitan_p/package-classicblack-metro.htm
Good luck, it's all down hill from here.
http://www.gouletpens.com/Lamy_Starter_Set_p/package-lamystarter.htm
http://www.gouletpens.com/Classic_Black_Package_Set_Metropolitan_p/package-classicblack-metro.htm
Good luck, it's all down hill from here.
I just ordered a Lamy safari about ten ink samples and 2 convertors for less than $50.
The Lamy starter set is a good one. I was going to recommend a Lamy Safari, I've recently bought one and am very impressed with it, it writes very smoothly and is comfortable to use. You could also look at the Lamy Al-Star, it's an aluminium Safari and looks a bit more up-market. I'm also a big fan of Rhodia paper and really like the dot pads.
I would highly encourage you to read through this thread posted recently by a newcomer such as yourself. There are a great many options laid out, and may help you in your decision.
If you work in an office you will find that the Pilot Vanishing Point is the most practicle. With all other pens you have to unscrew the cap to write. With the VP you work like a ball point and just push the button and start writing.
While that's quite a nice pen (and certainly on my "want" list), I hardly think that's what the OP had in mind regarding a "cheap" setup. Since when is unscrewing a cap (or popping off a cap in many cases) impractical in an office? I have two screw top pens on my desk atm. And I've not felt one sense of impracticality when using them.
Great pen, but probably not for the OP if price is a consideration. More likely a Pilot Metropolitan or 78G is in order. Or even a few Preppies for class. Also, the free Preppy that comes with different Noodler's 4.5 oz inks has the cartoonish Preppy logo removed, making it a much better looking cheap pen (in my own opinion, of course).
+1 with what Richie says. A Pilot Metropolitan from Goulet pens is $15 plus shipping.
THe metro looks sharp for a $15 pen...
The safari is on sale for $28 btw at least the lime green one was.
