u/ADD-Z_

Best fountain pen for a budget of up to ₹15k?

My birthday’s coming up next month and I’m planning on getting myself a fountain pen as a gift

So far, I have gotten these:
- Pierre Cardin Golden Eye: Bought it to try fountain pens and loved it. It was scratchy at first but after some tweaking and putting in Iroshizuku ink, it writes great. It has a lot of feedback though (which I don’t actually mind).
- Sheaffer 100 (F): My first pricier purchase. It is my favorite so far. It’s so smooth plus the brushed metal and weight is what I have come love. I unfortunately dropped it and the nib bent. Have sent it for repairs currently.
- Jinhao 82 mini (F): Got this just a week ago since I wanted a small pen to keep in my purse plus also wanted to try a Chinese pen. love this so far too! So smooth! Ever since my Sheaffer is gone, this has been my daily main writer.
- Lamy Safari (M): I did not like this pen. It feels like a cheap pen when held and the M is too thick. I have decided to use it for bold headings and stuff only.
- Pilot MR (M): I haven’t yet used this pen. Waiting for an ink to come.

I’m open to suggestions on which pen to get. I’m also wondering if it’s better to get one premium pen or try a couple of cheaper Chinese pens like Asvine.

My preferred nib size if F (Japanese M)

I mostly use them for journaling with a bit of doodling and maintaining my tasks list everyday

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u/ADD-Z_ — 3 days ago

NPD: Pilot MR2 Python <M>

Ink used: Pilot Iroshizuku Ku-jaku
NB: Storyboard pocket NB with Regalia Paper

u/ADD-Z_ — 8 days ago

This ink is so magical — Endless Alchemy Stardust Candy Sea & Toffee

Magical ink
Beautiful bottle

I just love using it for the big stuff in my journal (headings, illustrations, fills)

Please ignore my weird flowers, I’m still practising 😅

u/ADD-Z_ — 14 days ago

This ink is so magical — Endless Alchemy Stardust Candy Sea & Toffee

Magical ink
Beautiful bottle

I just love using it for the big stuff in my journal (headings, illustrations, fills)

Please ignore my weird flowers, I’m still practising 😅

u/ADD-Z_ — 14 days ago
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My hands every time I ink my pens

The culprit this time is Iroshizuku Ku-jaku ink

Was trying to refill my Sheaffer 100

u/ADD-Z_ — 15 days ago

[WTS] Lamy Safari Medium Nib, Purple, Newest Edition with pattern for better grip

I bought the Lamy Safari literally yesterday.

The problem is that I just can’t get used to the triangular grip and that my other pen is the Sheaffer 100 which I find infinitely smoother than this (although it’s also a different price bracket).

I have only used it for 3 full A5 pages.

The original cartridge is completely unused and I was using it with Iroshizuku Ku Jaku ink.

Selling price: ₹3500 + shipping

u/ADD-Z_ — 19 days ago