MegaFighter_Xas a recent fountain lover myself, I would suggest not to spend cash on low end pens, a couple is enough, save enough for bigger guys, not necessarily the flagship models, though, But solid gold nib is the way to go.
Bailey2013Thanks for the advice. I'm enjoying my pilot metropolitan, and carry that with me day to day. Stagehands are surprised when I show up with it. :D
MegaFighter_XFountain pens are like paper books in the age of electronics. Old-school is not definitely not outdated. I'm getting tired of chasing the latest gadgets. Putting down inks with fountain pens on paper makes me feel grounded and is so meditative:D
treeincIf I recall, I believe they are a softer material, and that allows more flexibility for line width. Goulet pens touches on that briefly. Check out their YouTube channel.
treeincFYI, all gold nibs are not the same. The craftsmanship, not the sheer gold, makes the difference. After all, the iridium tip is what touches paper during writing. :D