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Beginner fountain pen
Beginner fountain pen
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Sorry to see that the Super5 is not in this poll. It is IMO the best choice for a beginner - solid, well-performing, and inexpensive. I've been using one as a daily writer for about three years and it is still going strong - no railroading or hard starts - it's a delight.
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Lamys just write. The safaris have the grip that helps beginners hold the pen correctly. Twsbis are good pens but they are a little finicky. My favorite workhorse is the Lamy Studio.
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TWSBIs are great, Safaris ain't bad--Metropolitans blow!
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Ditto for the TWSBI. I'm astonished to see this in the number 1 spot with all the troubles each generation has with breaking at certain stress points. Definitely NOT a beginner's pen; plus they tend to be awkard. The fountain pen community adores great customer service, but to muddle the waters by suggesting customer service is equal to good pen performance does a great disservice to someone new to fountain pens. A beginner needs a pen that not only performs well and does not require fiddling or constant maintenance/care, but also has endurance. TWSBI is notorious for its fragility. Most beginners starting with a Noodler's or TWSBI fountain pen will be way ahead of the game to add just a few more dollars and get a mid-range priced pen. Sailor Metropolitan is a great pen as are some of the lesser known pens made in India.
The Noodler's Nib Creeper is a great pen, dont get me wrong, I just don't think it's the best for a begginer. The Q.Q. is all over the place with Noodler's pens, and it takes someone with a decent amount of experience to know what to do if the pen isn't writing properly for whatever reason.
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