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Aug 29, 2018
- What do you look for in a fountain pen? · First of all, comfort - the pen has to sit nicely in my hand (I have fairly large hands), and write smoothly. Second, I really like pens that do not dry up if I don't use them for a week or two. Third, I prefer pens with built in filling systems or at least a good converter. In the past year or two, I have also found myself attracted to some elegant designs or unusual colors - such as aluminum and brass bodied pens, or special colors like a bright speckled orange Conklin pen, or a deep red or burgundy Sheaffer Imperial... - What kind of nibs do you prefer? My favorite pens have mostly Fine and a few Medium nibs, I like gold nibs, but also find gold plated stainless steel and some stainless steel only nibs to work well for me. - Are there particular models and brands you like? My current favorites are Pelikans (almost any model, I have a few 140 and 400 models), Sheaffer Imperial ( I love their inlaid gold nibs), and Kaweco pens (especially their pocket Sport models)
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