WTB - Nice Writing Pen (Suggestions?)

[Penn]

You might want to consider Levenger pens - offered in the grand tradition of recommending what you yourself own. I have both a rollerball and a ballpoint and I'm super happy with them, though I never test drove anything at higher price points. I think they have a store in Boca if you ever get that way.

If you get a decent pen, you'll enjoy decent paper. Levenger index cards are an absolute joy, too.

I also carry a space pen everyday, everywhere. A Space Pen is a good place to start. You might find that it's enough for you.

 

[Ferannia]

Hello All,

I have always been a fan of nice pens and writing instruments. As far back as I can remember my Dad has always owned a Mont Blanc or Waterman pen for his briefcase.

You are never wrong with Pelikan. Classy and a classic, and a reliable pen. Color and a nib size are your preferences. My favorites are F nib for all office use, and M for private correspondence and everything else. Most likely you'll like M600 size. Big plus on Pelikan: piston filler.

Or, if it's about a budget, get a black Waterman Phileas with F nib.

 

[baggiez]

I've always been a big fan of fountain pens. My daily users are either a Lamy Safari or a Waterman Expert. Check Ebay for some prices and you may be pleasantly surprised.
As others have said, I would recommend not spending too much until you work out your preference.

 

[txengineer]

I was shopping for a new pen recently and came across a really good sale at Cross - sometimes 75% off.

http://www.cross.com/catalog/productlisting.aspx?cat_name=Winter+Sale

I get hand cramps from writing with cheap ball point pens, but I found one I really like - a Zebra G301 Gel. Two for five bucks at Office Max. Writes effortlessly and I can leave them all over the house!

 

[glennz]

I agree with all the Pelikan recommendations above; I know I love mine.

I would add the Pilot Vanishing Point / Capless to the list. Lovely heft and balance, typical Asian nib sizing, lovely writer. Only downsize is convertor capacity: it doesn't hold a great deal of ink. If I am writing a lot, I can get two days tops from it.

And the recommendation on the Parker 51 is spot on. I picked up a vintage one, a Vacumatic model, and it has treated me superbly. Regardless of time idle, it writes straight off every time!

 

[RoyalKooparillo]

Lamy 2000

Had one of these, and it leaked from every conceivable place a fountain pen could leak...Lots of folks love 'em, but it seems as though poor seals are fairly common with the 2000s. Lamy does have first rate customer service, however.

I recently pulled the trigger on a Lamy Vista with an XF nib that I'm looking forward to trying out.

I'm really partial to the Visconti Divina, the Nakaya Decapod, and the S.T. Dupont Orpheo.

 

[DeaconKC]

On the Cross FPs the ATX is built like a tank, writes like a dream and is super reliable.