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Formulansx · 4 February 2017, 08:12 PM

I've been exploring the wonderful world of single malts tonight and started to reflect on what my favorite brand of pen would be if I was cornered in a dark ally and presented with the question, assuming my sidearm jammed, and I was forced to answer at nib point! It's been a roller coaster ride, but I would have to say it's Omas for me. Most have needed work out of the box but I've learned a lot about pens and their mechanics from Omas. It's been an interesting journey with a great writing experience when all is said and repaired. Let's hear from you guys.

1William · 4 February 2017, 11:11 PM

My favorite premium brand is Mont Blanc. They are a nice balance between workmanship, writing and price. They are also one of the most recognizable brands and retain a lot of the value. For an everyday pen I like the Uni-Ball.

jar · 5 February 2017, 12:30 AM

I can't say that I have a favorite but I do have some favorites. Aurora, Caran d'Ache, ST Dupont, Nakaya, Platinum, Danitrio, Sailor, Ferrari da Varese, Montegrappa, as well as Parker & Sheaffer & Waterman certainly are among my favorites. Montblanc, Pelikan, Pilot/Namiki, Omas and Graf von Faber Castell would likely make up the next lower tier.

68camaro · 5 February 2017, 02:35 AM

Mont Blanc over all, but for editing documents love XF Sailor.

Prestige_Swiss · 5 February 2017, 04:22 AM

Montblanc for me from my recent 146 purchase. Great writing experience but I won't forget the $24.99 Cross Bailey that started this journey into fountain pens.

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Bisquitlips · 5 February 2017, 05:23 AM

Omas, Nakaya, Sheaffer, Waterman, Montblanc, GvFC, and others.

I am too unpredictable. My favorites change. But that is okay as it is my $$$.

Juantxo · 5 February 2017, 10:13 AM

1) Pelikan, ST Dupont. 2) Nakaya, Waterman.

tifosi · 8 February 2017, 01:37 AM

Nakaya

Bisquitlips · 8 February 2017, 07:23 AM

Yes!

If I had to winnow it down to one brand that has, over the years, please me the most it would have to be Nakaya! They are a work of art in my never to be humble opinion.

James Chamont · 18 February 2017, 05:18 PM

There are so many great fountain pens out there that it can be very difficult to recommend only one! One of my current favorites is the Pilot Namiki Vanishing Point - one of the few good retractable fountain pens out there. It feels good in the hand (but not too heavy) and there are a huge range of options to choose from depending on your budget.

jar · 18 February 2017, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by James Chamont

There are so many great fountain pens out there that it can be very difficult to recommend only one! One of my current favorites is the Pilot Namiki Vanishing Point - one of the few good retractable fountain pens out there. It feels good in the hand (but not too heavy) and there are a huge range of options to choose from depending on your budget.

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jimbones43 · 28 February 2017, 10:06 AM

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jar · 28 February 2017, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by James Chamont

There are so many great fountain pens out there that it can be very difficult to recommend only one! One of my current favorites is the Pilot Namiki Vanishing Point - one of the few good retractable fountain pens out there. It feels good in the hand (but not too heavy) and there are a huge range of options to choose from depending on your budget.

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jmiicustomz · 1 March 2017, 12:48 PM

I really love my Yard-O-Led. Great instruments, well made, beautiful, elegant, and they Balance well.

To know the future is to be trapped by it

blue16613 · 1 March 2017, 01:32 PM

For me it would be the Chinese lacquered ST Dupont pens from their Montparnasse and Olympio/Orpheo series.

jar · 1 March 2017, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jmiicustomz

I really love my Yard-O-Led. Great instruments, well made, beautiful, elegant, and they Balance well.

To know the future is to be trapped by it

Love my Yard-o-Leds and was thinking about getting the Corinthian out once I empty something.

jar · 1 March 2017, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by blue16613

For me it would be the Chinese lacquered ST Dupont pens from their Montparnasse and Olympio/Orpheo series.

They are certainly wondrous pens, high art and function.

blue16613 · 2 March 2017, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jar

They are certainly wondrous pens, high art and function.

Gorgeous Chinese lacquer, some with magnificent guilloche patterns. Nibs smooth and buttery out of the box. I treasure them all. Sadly, Dupont has moved on...... They are manufacturing very different lines of pens these days.

Bisquitlips · 4 March 2017, 10:47 AM

I am falling in love with our Japanese brothers and their incredible work!

How can you not? It has to be an almost lost art. Urushi! Make-e! Months to complete! It is an honor to hold one in your hand, much less call it yours and write with it.

It almost seems a shame to take something that takes so long to create and use it for a common purpose.

But then again, we do love fountain pens don't we? And to love FPs is to love what they were designed to do.

4 February 2017, 08:12 PM	#1
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,743	Your favorite brand..... I've been exploring the wonderful world of single malts tonight and started to reflect on what my favorite brand of pen would be if I was cornered in a dark ally and presented with the question, assuming my sidearm jammed, and I was forced to answer at nib point! It's been a roller coaster ride, but I would have to say it's Omas for me. Most have needed work out of the box but I've learned a lot about pens and their mechanics from Omas. It's been an interesting journey with a great writing experience when all is said and repaired. Let's hear from you guys. __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

5 February 2017, 04:22 AM	#5
Prestige_Swiss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,273	Montblanc for me from my recent 146 purchase. Great writing experience but I won't forget the $24.99 Cross Bailey that started this journey into fountain pens. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ________________ Present: 126610LN “You can have everything in life you want, if you’ll just help enough other people get what they want.” -Ziglar

5 February 2017, 05:23 AM	#6
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,501	Omas, Nakaya, Sheaffer, Waterman, Montblanc, GvFC, and others. I am too unpredictable. My favorites change. But that is okay as it is my $$$. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

8 February 2017, 01:37 AM	#8
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Nakaya __________________ Russ

8 February 2017, 07:23 AM	#9
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,501	Yes! If I had to winnow it down to one brand that has, over the years, please me the most it would have to be Nakaya! They are a work of art in my never to be humble opinion. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

4 February 2017, 11:11 PM	#2
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	My favorite premium brand is Mont Blanc. They are a nice balance between workmanship, writing and price. They are also one of the most recognizable brands and retain a lot of the value. For an everyday pen I like the Uni-Ball.

5 February 2017, 12:30 AM	#3
jar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: jim Location: Deep South Texas Watch: Samsung Gear S3 Posts: 757	I can't say that I have a favorite but I do have some favorites. Aurora, Caran d'Ache, ST Dupont, Nakaya, Platinum, Danitrio, Sailor, Ferrari da Varese, Montegrappa, as well as Parker & Sheaffer & Waterman certainly are among my favorites. Montblanc, Pelikan, Pilot/Namiki, Omas and Graf von Faber Castell would likely make up the next lower tier.

5 February 2017, 02:35 AM	#4
68camaro "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA! Posts: 862	Mont Blanc over all, but for editing documents love XF Sailor.

5 February 2017, 10:13 AM	#7
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	1) Pelikan, ST Dupont. 2) Nakaya, Waterman.

18 February 2017, 05:18 PM	#10
James Chamont "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1	There are so many great fountain pens out there that it can be very difficult to recommend only one! One of my current favorites is the Pilot Namiki Vanishing Point - one of the few good retractable fountain pens out there. It feels good in the hand (but not too heavy) and there are a huge range of options to choose from depending on your budget.

28 February 2017, 10:06 AM	#12
jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	Maxmadco ��

1 March 2017, 12:48 PM	#14
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	I really love my Yard-O-Led. Great instruments, well made, beautiful, elegant, and they Balance well. To know the future is to be trapped by it

1 March 2017, 01:32 PM	#15
blue16613 Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 554	For me it would be the Chinese lacquered ST Dupont pens from their Montparnasse and Olympio/Orpheo series.

4 March 2017, 10:47 AM	#19
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,501	I am falling in love with our Japanese brothers and their incredible work! How can you not? It has to be an almost lost art. Urushi! Make-e! Months to complete! It is an honor to hold one in your hand, much less call it yours and write with it. It almost seems a shame to take something that takes so long to create and use it for a common purpose. But then again, we do love fountain pens don't we? And to love FPs is to love what they were designed to do. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

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