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Inexpensive Fountain Pens
pooks | Feb 13 2006
I'm interested in cheap fountain pens because the last time I had a really nice one, I lost it. I currently have a new Lamy Safari extra fine nib and I love it. The only thing I'd change would be to have a slimmer pen -- this one is a little fat for where I keep it in my planner/purse. Any suggestions for slimmer fountain pen that isn't expensive? Or for that matter, any fountain pens that aren't expensive? I'm on the waiting list for the Speeno now, but would like to know what the other options are out there. 31 Comments
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 There's cheap and then there's cheap...Submitted by Tricia on February 13, 2006 - 5:56pm.
Over on www.isellpens.com he has a lot of imports, some of which are both slender and very inexpensive. The only brands I've personally used are Hero and Hubert, though I've heard good things about Duke as well. The quality of the nibs is a bit variable on the Huberts (speaking from my experience only), but a 2.99 on special Genius that I bought and is now filled with a scented ink has turned into a nice fun pen. (No affiliation, just a customer.) You already have one of my favorites: the Safari. (I also have the Al-Star and the Vista - same body style, just different materials.) Others have said they like Pelikan's GO and Future, but I haven't tried those. Check out www.swisherpens.com[/url] or [url]www.pendemonium.com for a really wide selection. (Same as above: no affiliation, just a customer) For cheap and ready to go, there's always the Pilot Varsity. It comes pre-filled and is disposable, but there are instructions out there on how to refill it. The ones Jestre mentioned are all very nice, too. :) » POSTED IN:
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