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DocRadar
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Mar 9, 2019
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Hi Alex, Sailor pens are high quality and well made at every price point. You can't go wrong as far as quality and identifying as fountain pen only. However, the Promenade tends to be smaller than other pens in the same price area like Platinum or Faber-Castell to name two excellent under-$100 brands. All three have different "feel" on the page. Also Mass Drop is now offering some Pelikans right at the $100 price point. The Faber Castell is a favorite of mine and it touches the page with a hint of feedback, like a pencil, very much like a Sailor. The Platinum midrange pens (you can get one with a gold nib) are smoother than that, and some are bigger bodied. The Pelikan is medium sized, likely to be the smoothest of the bunch---but smooth can be over-rated---and will hold a lot of ink. I honestly think the Platinum PTL 5000A with a gold nib is probably the best $65 pen you'll find in the US. But I own six Sailors; one with a steel nib that looks like the little brother to the 5000A and is among my bestest steel nib pens. However, You can get a bitchin Platinum 3776 with a gold nib---a brilliant pen---for about $85 if you order from Japan. I've gotten three that way. Love em. They're bigger and never dry out. But exchanges would be a pain. How's that for too much information? If you can find a way to write with the pen or work with mail order that will let you return, that's best. If you're OK with fronting the cash for a few weeks, buy three, test them by dipping the nib not filling it, and return two, Just tell the vendor your plan to make sure they'll accept the returns. Pen vendors have superb customer service these days and some offer discounts via SBRBrown's website. He aso reviews pens. Just sayin'. I have a feeling you may wind up owning more than one pen anyway. Patrick
Mar 9, 2019
HeatherW
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Mar 17, 2019
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DocRadarHi DocRadar, may I ask on what website you find & order Sailor from Japan? Great post above. 👍🏼
Mar 17, 2019
DocRadar
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Mar 17, 2019
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HeatherWCheck ebay. Search the pen you like and select the lowest price filter. Beware of lowest price with inflated shipping. Bonanza is another shopping app I've used. You should find large discounts but limited selection. Consider used pens with gold nibs as well. Wancher and Japan JP are two vendors I've used, but there are lots.
Mar 17, 2019
HeatherW
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Mar 18, 2019
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DocRadarThanks DocRadar!
Mar 18, 2019
DocRadar
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Mar 21, 2019
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HeatherWI've purchased several Platinum, Sailor, and Pilot pens over the years. Saved hundreds!
Mar 21, 2019
HeatherW
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Mar 22, 2019
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DocRadarThank you!!
Mar 22, 2019
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