Do you like fountain pens or kubatons?

[unvisible805]

Earlier this week i went to a store and came across some real nice pen sets, i've always loved fountain pens and i have been in the market for a kubaton for awhile now.
that's when i saw it.. the Cross Classic Century Fountian Pen! it has a really nice feel in the hand, its a little bit shorter than a no. 2 pencil but the same thickness and
the end of the pen can be used as a kubaton! im sure thats not what they intended but the stainless steel dull point works perfect for it. im sure if in a pinch the nub of
the fountain pen could be used to stab. the pen also comes in ball point and mechanical pencil, but im just a nut for fountain pens! i bought 2 of these for around $40 each.

you can see the blunt end of the pen in the second picture, its opposite of the pen's cap.

 

[Grouch]

im sure if in a pinch the nub of
the fountain pen could be used to stab.

That's "nib" not "nub".

 

[unvisible805]

type-o, sorry.

 

[liamstrain]

Most pens could act such. Watch "Grosse Pointe Blank" for a nice illustration of the principle.

 

[harkamus]

I like fountain pens. I'm thinking of getting a Pilot (Namiki in Japan) Vanishing Point. It's actually a fountain pen with a retractable nib that gets sealed behind a flap door when retracted to prevent drying out. It's modern, yet still maintains elegance in design.

Comes in diff colors and diff nib thicknesses. Also doesn't break the bank being available from about ~100 to 140 bucks for standard color variations. About 750 for the more exclusive, limited editions. I just want a black one with chrome accents and rhodium plated tip. That config is about 100.

 

[jacksterp]

For me, there is nothing like a nice fountain pen. The writing experience is much more enjoyable and expressive. There is an almost limitless variety of ink colors, many nib sizes and pens that write as well today as they did 50 - 100 years ago. Writing is essentially effortless as ink flows as soon as the nib touches paper - no pressure required.

Try one and I'll wager you'll not likely go back to a ball point, roller ball or felt tip.

 

[harkamus]

Here is one that is on my mind for post M.S. degree as a gift to self:

It's actually chrome not gunmetal, but chrome is really difficult to photograph.

 

[persco]

I love fountain pens. More specifically, Nakaya fountain pens...

 

[liamstrain]

I have quite a few fountain pens, but they don't get used much anymore. I like my old Aurora, but the pens I have that get used most are my Rotring 600s. These could also be used as kubaton, given their machined aluminum bodies.

 

[white_feather]

I have close to a dozen fountain pens. my friend has 60 that she keeps inked up and uses daily! I keep two inked. the rest are just ones that need repairs. I doubt I would ever go as far as having more than four inked up.

 

[gtshin]

I like fountain pens. I'm thinking of getting a Pilot (Namiki in Japan) Vanishing Point. It's actually a fountain pen with a retractable nib that gets sealed behind a flap door when retracted to prevent drying out. It's modern, yet still maintains elegance in design.

+1. I have one in matte black as an EDC. It's wonderful.

 

[harkamus]

+1. I have one in matte black as an EDC. It's wonderful.

Awesome. Post pics if you get a chance. Also, did you luck out one one of the limited editions that come in the square box with the awesome display of the pen when you open it? The pen is basically suspended between two clear sheets of plastic. I know it's just a box, but going that far into the presentation side of things is just a nice touch.

 

[Rival1314]

Nice pens;-) Im a fan myself, however i like vintage pens. My current everyday pen is a 1927 Parker Challenger XF nib. It was manufactured here in wisconsin in the town where i grew up (long before my time). I like the way fountain pens write, and to have such a beautiful piece of history in my hand feels great. I'll post some pics later.

Wouldnt be able to use them as kubatons though. I to have a full stainless steel Parker falcon from the late 60's that is solid stainless steel. That one could do some damage

 

[majigy]

I like fountain pens. I'm thinking of getting a Pilot (Namiki in Japan) Vanishing Point. It's actually a fountain pen with a retractable nib that gets sealed behind a flap door when retracted to prevent drying out. It's modern, yet still maintains elegance in design.

Comes in diff colors and diff nib thicknesses. Also doesn't break the bank being available from about ~100 to 140 bucks for standard color variations. About 750 for the more exclusive, limited editions. I just want a black one with chrome accents and rhodium plated tip. That config is about 100.

I had the matte black version for awhile and really liked it. The fine and extra fine nibs are pretty scratchy, but medium and up are very smooth, and they always worked right away.

 

[kodachi]

awwwww . I love fountain pen. I'm a recovering fountain pen junky, I was about to ask OP where he got such a good deal, then I refrained. Thank God now we do computer documentation at work.

Again, I love fountain pen. To me, addiction to fountain pens is similar to knife addiction in some ways. You collect them for beauty/design, ergo, new nib shape/size/material/finish. Once you find your mini-griptilian (Lami Safari) then move on to Para2 (Pilot Custom) and 943 (Pilot Falcon). Then you want Sebenza (Sailor King of Pen) or automatics (vanishing point). Sometimes edc a lilght weight like 530 Pardue (Pilot Cavalier). Next you realize your bookmark on computer includes jetpens, ebay, engelika, the pen addict blog, etc. One day you wake up with a draw full collection of fountain pens, inks, pen maintenance kit, and more inks including entire collection of noodlers.

forgive me going side track. I like the idea of solid metal body fountainpen as a kubaton. But I like the way Sean Connery used his pen as a defensive tool in the Last Crusade better

 

[gtshin]

Awesome. Post pics if you get a chance. Also, did you luck out one one of the limited editions that come in the square box with the awesome display of the pen when you open it? The pen is basically suspended between two clear sheets of plastic. I know it's just a box, but going that far into the presentation side of things is just a nice touch.

I do have one of those display boxes, but I think you guys will probably like this better.

 

[gtshin]

I love fountain pens. More specifically, Nakaya fountain pens...

These are astonishingly beautiful. After checking the website, though, I can see that acquiring one is quite an investment. An interesting dilemma presents itself, between which love to pursue; the pen or the blade...

 

[harkamus]

These are astonishingly beautiful. After checking the website, though, I can see that acquiring one is quite an investment. An interesting dilemma presents itself, between which love to pursue; the pen or the blade...

Thanks for those pics of the Vanishing Point. Now I'm torn between black with chrome accents and a rhodium tip and straight up stealth black like yours.

Some of the Nakaya's are on par in pricepoint with the Montegrappa I posted earlier, so not too bad I think. The Monte I want is about ~600. I think for fountain pens, that pricepoint is the most I'd pay. Definitely an investment, but something like this I never plan on buying multiples of even from other manufacturers. Too much money, and I'd rather enjoy using the one or a few that I have.

 

[numbersman]

Nice pen, Harkamus, what brand is that? I have a couple of Lamy Safaris that I use regularly, but wold be leery of using them as a kubaton! Too precious. I might use something cheap, though...

 

[harkamus]

Nice pen, Harkamus, what brand is that? I have a couple of Lamy Safaris that I use regularly, but wold be leery of using them as a kubaton! Too precious. I might use something cheap, though...

It's a Montegrappa linea uno. I love the lines on that pen. Very elegant. It just so happens that I have their cufflinks too. Actually forgot if I found out about the brand while researching pens first or researching cufflinks first. The sort of trademark for Montegrappa is the faceted crown with the angled sides. My cufflinks are modeled after that trademark.