Pen Help and Recommendations Please

jone

jone

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Wondering if anyone out there has some ideas for me. Been looking for a pen body for the Pilot hi tec c refills. I love the pens but not the plastic cases. Have found the Render K and Type A but wondering if any of you have experience with anything else. Need something reliable and that won't leak. Will more than likely go in my daily carry bag.

Also interested in getting my first fountain pen. I write very small and would need a one and nib that would accommodate that. Any ideas or suggestions of something to try that won't break the bank, but that will give me a good feel for the fountain pen world? Any tips for a fountain pen beginner would be helpful too.

Thanks in advance.
Jennifer
 
Hello Jennifer. I can't help with the HI-C but I can help with the fountain pens. Two great sights to check out are: Jet Pens, and Goulet Pens. They have great selections. You could check out Kaweco,Lamy and Twisby. Twisby makes some really cool FP's, and are excellent pens. Once you use a good fountain pen you'll be hooked.;) Let us know how you make out... P.S. If you write small you would want a fine(F) nib. Most pens are offered with F,M,or B(broad) nibs.
 
Since these have just been recommended:

Lamy's are OK (I assume you're referring to the Safari). Their bodies aren't as durable as some think . Me and my wife have broken a couple without mistreating them. I've liked their XF and 1.1 stub nibs although the XF is more like a F.

I used to pocket carry a Blue Ice Kaweco Sport (as an eyedropper) that has a marvelously smooth, perfectly aligned XF nib. A great "telescoping" writer. One of the few nibs, at ANY price, that I felt no need to tweek.

Lastly, my old TWSBI 530 has a great XF nib, too.
 
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Check out the Tactile Turn "Mover" pen for the cavalier refills. It will accept those. I have one and it is an awesome pen. I use a Pilot G2 0.5mm refill in mine. It's made in USA, has a nearly silent click mechanism, a clip that won't bend or break. Comes in different colors and metals too.

I could write pages about fountain pens, but just spend your time at the above listed sites browsing. Don't buy a vintage pen unless it's from a good source that guarantees it to work. I personally like vintage pens and repair them my self when I can, but just starting out go for something like the Lamy Safari with a fine nib.


-Xander
 
jone said:
Also interested in getting my first fountain pen. I write very small and would need a one and nib that would accommodate that. Any ideas or suggestions of something to try that won't break the bank, but that will give me a good feel for the fountain pen world? Any tips for a fountain pen beginner would be helpful too.

Thanks in advance.
Jennifer
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Can't help you on the first part, about fountain pens I have had good luck with Watermans. But may I suggest KOH.I.NOOR rapidograph pens. Plastic, but have great line quality and are very tactile. Comes in many tip sizes.
BA
 
I'll suggest a restored Esterbrook fountain pen from Ebay. There's some sellers that restore them like new. You get a vintage pen that works like they did from the factory. I don't remember the seller, but they allow you to choose the color and nib combination you would like. Great pens all around.

Edit: they might even have extra fine nibs. I don't remember.
 
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Esterbrook J with 2668 nib, one of my favorites! Actually carrying that one today too!


-X
 
Thanks for all the replies so far. Heading off to do some research now that the kiddos are in bed.
 
Take a look at the Ti2 pen. It's a pretty nice way to use the Hi Tec refills. I've given and recommended Lamy Safari fountain pens to beginners. Enjoy.
 
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