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Sep 3, 2018
What do I look for in a fountain pen?: Comfort, durability, ease-of-use
What kinds of nibs do you prefer?: fine/extra fine nibs are my preference, because I write small, and the loops in my letters close up if I use a medium.
Are there particular models and brands you like?: Since I don't have a pen store nearby to try pens before buying, I stick with pens under $100 ("Don't gamble what you can't afford to lose"). I rely heavily on reviews. I only have 3 brands/models of fountain pens. All get used regularly. I like them all. I used to have 3 others, from big-box craft stores, and hated them. They were ultimately discarded. If I could put the fine nib from the Pilot Metropolitan or Lamy Safari on the Kaweco Sport AL or brass, all of my pens would be metal Kaweco bodies with another brand of nib. I don't care for the Lamy All Star body or Pilot Metropolitan body, though they're OK.
Fountain pens I'd like to try: Traveler's brass fountain pen. TWSBI Eco. Jinhao x750 (to try a variety of nibs). Preppy markers and highlighters (not technically the same thing, but bottled-ink refillable).
I use fountain pens instead of ballpoint/gel/felt for several reasons, including comfort (less pressure, so less fatigue), simplicity of refill, and ink options.
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