Hello,
I'm new to the fountain pen world, but looking to learn and try out a few pens to see what I like. Looking for beginner suggestions and advice, thanks for the community!
Hello,
I'm new to the fountain pen world, but looking to learn and try out a few pens to see what I like. Looking for beginner suggestions and advice, thanks for the community!
Lady Onogaro
"Be yourself--everybody else is already taken." --Oscar Wilde
I always recommend the pens I most enjoyed when starting out, Sisusari: the Lamy Vista, the Pilot Prera, and the Sailor Clear Candy (though I think they don't make those anymore). In it's place I would recommend the Pilot Kakuno--it's so cute!
Goulet Pens has a blog that makes recommendations for folks starting out: https://www.gouletpens.com/fountain-pen-101
Brian has recommendations there that you might consider.
Lady Onogaro
"Be yourself--everybody else is already taken." --Oscar Wilde
VertOlive (October 25th, 2017)
Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell.
Hello and welcome!
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Welcome What do you like about the pens you have or have tried before?
Welcome from the Lone Star Planet! I could add to Lady Onogaro's list the Pilot Metropolitan (in Retro Pop colors!) and the Lamy Safari.
Last edited by VertOlive; November 19th, 2017 at 07:39 PM.
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Lady Onogaro (October 25th, 2017)
Welcome! Pilot Metros are a good start for trying nib sizes, and you can never go wrong with one of those for an inexpensive solid pen. Then the fun starts. I also like the Prera for a nice pocket pen.
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