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Hi all.
I have recently taken the plunge into the world of fountain pens, as several of our members inspired me to give them a try. (I'm talking to you Blackhorse ) Anyway, I heard some favorable reviews about the Pilot Metropolitan series, and they are priced at a price point that is not a bank breaker (between $13-$23, depending on where you shop). They come in several different color schemes and design styles, and have a nice weight in the hand. I originally purchased them in fine and medium nibs, and have just recently added a stub nib to the lineup. The are all performing great, and are a pleasure to write with, though my preference seems to be towards the larger nibs. Additionally I have been playing with several different ink samples that I have purchased from Goulet Pen, and Anderson Pen.
I have never had very good penmanship, but this whole experience has made writing fun again. I find myself practicing my writing more often and as a result my penmanship is improving.
Hopefully I will be able to show some restraint and discipline with this new hobby. I think I'll stick with the more budget friendly pens. I don't think I could ever pull the trigger on a pen that costs several hundred dollars. Would I even be able to tell the difference anyway?
Anyway, here's a sample of what these things look like...
Thanks to all who have contributed to my new obsession. I'll be invoicing you shortly. :lol:
Beagle
I have recently taken the plunge into the world of fountain pens, as several of our members inspired me to give them a try. (I'm talking to you Blackhorse ) Anyway, I heard some favorable reviews about the Pilot Metropolitan series, and they are priced at a price point that is not a bank breaker (between $13-$23, depending on where you shop). They come in several different color schemes and design styles, and have a nice weight in the hand. I originally purchased them in fine and medium nibs, and have just recently added a stub nib to the lineup. The are all performing great, and are a pleasure to write with, though my preference seems to be towards the larger nibs. Additionally I have been playing with several different ink samples that I have purchased from Goulet Pen, and Anderson Pen.
I have never had very good penmanship, but this whole experience has made writing fun again. I find myself practicing my writing more often and as a result my penmanship is improving.
Hopefully I will be able to show some restraint and discipline with this new hobby. I think I'll stick with the more budget friendly pens. I don't think I could ever pull the trigger on a pen that costs several hundred dollars. Would I even be able to tell the difference anyway?
Anyway, here's a sample of what these things look like...
Thanks to all who have contributed to my new obsession. I'll be invoicing you shortly. :lol:
Beagle