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neocaligatio said:Thanks for the info chaps.
I had seen the Golden Nib kits, but it would involve purchasing the mandrels and various additional 'bit's to turn only 1-2 pens.
henkverhaar said:True. On the other hand, if you choose a model for which I happen to have the hardware, I could do it for you ;-)
N_Architect said:Although I started to gradually build up my collection of fountain, roller, ball pens and pencils in 2006, it was only recently that I looked into the whole matter more extensively.
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Joe is spot on regarding the Parker 51. Many experienced pen collectors advocate buying a vintage pen.
Basic rules to follow:
1. It is recommended to get a fountain pen with a gold nib instead of a steel one. It is softer thus much smoother in writing.
2. Above 300 quid there is absolutely no gain in quality of writing. All that changes is the 'dress' of the pen, i.e. lacquer, platinum, limited edition, etc.
3. Most reasonable choices and pens that will give you years and years of enjoyable writing are Pelikan, Waterman, Parker, Lamy, Sailor models in the price tag range 60 quid to around 200 quid. Just get one that fits your fingers size. Of course if you can get a vintage one (and you like it) then by all means do so.
4. The Lamy Safari, Al-Star and Vista models are great value and extremely durable. They offer the advantage of having the ability to change nibs easily, so you can try F, M, B, italics nibs at very low cost. They will not be as soft to write with as a Parker 51 or a Pelikan 400 are, but still, for twelve quid new they are a true classic.
5. The magic is in the inks and papers - some notebooks are totally unsuitable for fountain pen writing, so be aware.
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