You can purchase the Classic Sport (with gold trim) or the Skyline Sport (with chrome trim). Kaweco offers the Sport, their flagship pen, in multiple models at various price points, from the inexpensive classic to the pricier aluminum AL-Sport to the Carbon Fiber AC-Sport. Kaweco specializes in pocket pens, and makes some great ones. The one drawback is that the converter needs to be purchased separately, but Platinum’s high-capacity cartridges are excellent and last a very long time. Since Pilot jacked up the price on the Metropolitan, it’s been replaced in my recommendations by the Platinum Plaisir, which comes in an expanded range of colors and, in my opinion, features a better nib and is much more comfortable to hold than the Metropolitan. If the triangular section doesn't bother you, the Safari (or its aluminum cousin, the AL-Star) are both great options. The Safari is the quintessential "beginner pen" from the German powerhouse that features interchangeable nibs and an original design that's become a classic. The longer I’m in this hobby, the bigger Lamy fan I become. Over the years, TWSBI has built out the ECO lineup and added colors beyond clear, white, and black, as well as pens with rose gold trim. Go ahead and learn to love the ink bottle, you can't go wrong with the ECO. Even though some might balk at recommending a piston-filler on my list of "beginner" fountain pen recommendations, I absolutely think the TWSBI ECO offer the best total package on the market at $32.99. You can get an excellent first writing experience for just over $10. Good fountain pens don't have to be expensive. To the extent I link to a third party, it will be to a trusted retailer or to the manufacturer directly.) Best Fountain Pens for Beginners Curated Shop, in which I may sell certain of the pens listed here directly. Instead, I rely on Patreon support and sales through the T.G.S. (See the 2020 List, 2019 List, 2018 List and the 2017 List here.) Note that I no longer accept paid sponsorships or utilize affiliate links. I leave previous versions live, so that everyone can see how the list changes. Note: This is the updated 2021 version of my "best pens" list. Finally, if you're looking for a recommendation on a "one-pen" carry setup, or a shorter read, check out my post on "Best Pens for When You Only Want One Pen." If I've not reviewed a specific pen, I've linked to someone else's review that I find well-written and reliable. There's no substitute for your own personal preference and experience! Where possible, I've linked to both my review of the recommended pen and a purchasing option. Keep in mind that this list shouldn’t be read as a “shopping list.” I’m in no way saying that everyone needs all of these pens in their personal collection - rather, my goal is to provide readers with a starting point to research purchases in various price categories and for different purposes. My "Best Pen" Recommendations (2021 Edition)Įach year I update the “Best Pens” recommendation page, typically in April around the “birthday” of The Gentleman Stationer blog.
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