The Best Fountain Pen Reviews – Comprehensive reviews of fountain pens from beginner pens to luxury fountain pens. Each review includes sections for Appearance and Packaging, Nib and Performance, the Feel, Pros and Cons, and a Wrap-up. Each image is clickable, and you are able to enlarge it to see all the small details.
The Sailor Clear Candy Fountain Pen in Gold – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Sailor Black (Cartridge) Review Paper: Maruman Mnemosyne B5 (available at JetPens.com) Specs: Description: Sailor’s entry offer to fountain pens that comes in a variety of colors Nib: M-F Japanese Steel Nib Filling Mechanism: Cartridge / Converter – includes one cartridge Weight: ~11 grams Measurements: 5.25″ closed, 6″ […]
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The Kaweco AL-Sport Fountain Pen in Grey – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Kaweco Pearl Black Review Paper: Maruman Mnemosyne B5 (available at JetPens.com) Specs: Description: The all-aluminum version of everyone’s favorite pocket pen. Nib: Interchangeable Steel nib Filling Mechanism: Cartridge / Converter (now available from Kaweco) Weight: ~23 grams (8 more than the classic version) Measurements: 4.1″ closed, 5.3″ posted […]
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Sailor Magellan Demonstrator – Medium Nib (1998) Wow. That’s all I have to say about this pen. I purchased this pen on a whim from GoPens.com’s Quarterly Catalog. Continuing the streak of buying Sailor Pens for $55, I picked up this NOS 1998 Sailor Magellan Demonstrator, with a medium, 14k gold nib. The clip has […]
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The Sailor Sapporo Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Sailor Kiwa Guro Nano Black Review Paper: Maruman Mnemosyne Specs: Description: One of the smaller offerings from Sailor, but posted this pen is quite comfortable. Classic looks and styling paired with an awesome nib make this pen one of my new daily carries. Nib: 14k rhodium-plated gold […]
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Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral and Saratoga Fountain Pens – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Sheaffer Peacock Blue and Iroshizuku Fuyu-Syogun Review Paper: Maruman Mnemosyne B5 Specs: Description: A highly collectable (and reliable) vintage pen with the most advanced filling system to date. Nibs: 14k gold, open-style – Admiral is an all gold medium nib, Saratoga is a two-toned medium […]
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