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I have a Kaweco fountain pen and I really like it and I use very simple ballpoint pens from bic
Also using kaweco! Have one of their sport series and served me very well
I have a Waterman Expert I really like. Can't go wrong with LAMY pens either.
I use mostly black wings for important notes and Sheaffer Targa, PenBBS
Righty or lefty?
Fountain pen or ballpoint/gel?
Everyday use or special purpose?
Budget?
Also tagging @The Pentographer and @npub1qcnu...u2np
1. Right
2. Ballpoint/gel
3/4. Everyday use, it shouldn’t hurt *too* much to lose it
I have a pretty good set I already use but I want to discover interesting stuff everyone is using.
These are my favorites. I use these daily and have bought them for years. I'm including a pencil, also, because you should try one of these newfangled ones.
For bold lines: https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-ball-Signo-207-Gel-Pen-Bold-1.0-mm-Black/pd/39595
All-purpose: https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-ball-Signo-307-Gel-Pen-0.7-mm-Black/pd/14329
Pencil and 2B lead, which is softer and darker than the standard stuff, and oh so nice to write with: https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-Kuru-Toga-Advance-Mechanical-Pencil-0.7-mm-Navy/pd/26199
https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-Smudge-Proof-Lead-0.7-mm-2B/pd/33658
3 on the right are my suggestions.
Gonna admit here that I know next to nothing about non fountain pens.
G2 gel pens are pretty cool I guess.
Retro 1951 have some nice looking pen bodies.
Dromgoole's Fine Writing Instruments
Retro 51 Ballpoint
Dromgoole's is a specialty store specializing in fountain pens, inks, and other writing instruments and accessories based in Houston, TX.
What I use because fun...
@semisol this should not be ruled out, either. I bought her the pen body and a ton of gel inserts. They are QUALITY, not that old multi-color ballpoint crap.
https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-Hi-Tec-C-Coleto-1000-4-Color-Multi-Pen-Body-Component-Silver/pd/24120
https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-Hi-Tec-C-Coleto-1000-4-Color-Multi-Pen-Body-Component-Silver/pd/24120/refills
I'm currently running three gel pens. They're all Uniball.
I've got two Uniball Zento, one American black ink .7 and one Japanese black ink .5. The third is a Uniball One black ink .7.
I love these pens. They're very good for a cheaper everyday carry. The American bodies are plastic and will take some beating, but don't let them get crushed.
The Japanese Zento has a metal section in place of the plastic and if I remember correctly, it cost me around $17 CAD which makes it the most expensive of the three.
American Zentos come in sets of three for around $15 CAD or so.
I've got two Uniball Zento, one American black ink .7 and one Japanese black ink .5. The third is a Uniball One black ink .7.
I love these pens. They're very good for a cheaper everyday carry. The American bodies are plastic and will take some beating, but don't let them get crushed.
The Japanese Zento has a metal section in place of the plastic and if I remember correctly, it cost me around $17 CAD which makes it the most expensive of the three.
American Zentos come in sets of three for around $15 CAD or so.
Oh and I think the One pens are around $10 CAD for a set of three.