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Lion · 11 January 2010, 11:54 AM

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a new FP and would like some suggestions on what brand(s) I should buy. I already own a MontBlanc A. F. Chopin FP and want to keep the price to between $200.00 and $600.00. Any of your thoughts on the subject would be appreciated and also where in Chicagoland would be a good place to buy one??? THANX!!!

RebreatherDiver · 11 January 2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a new FP and would like some suggestions on what brand(s) I should buy. I already own a MontBlanc A. F. Chopin FP and want to keep the price to between $200.00 and $600.00. Any of your thoughts on the subject would be appreciated and also where in Chicagoland would be a good place to buy one??? THANX!!!

Pelikan M800 series

I just received my first pelikan and it has instantly become my favorite!

blackmsport · 11 January 2010, 01:32 PM

Monteverde: like aToyota/Honda great value for money
Visconti
Caran D'ache: swiss precision

ParisDakarBmw · 11 January 2010, 01:43 PM

I'd look right here. I would steer clear of the Montblanc with the little diamond chip at the top. Too much for the little .25 ct addition.
This pen would go well with a Rolex
http://www.airlineintl.com/dupont/du...esbond_007.htm

http://www.be-dupont.com/Items/708a0...81007%20%20PVD

http://www.giardino.it/pens/dupont/_007.htm

gelshocker · 11 January 2010, 01:45 PM

+1 Pelikan M800

Beware, this is a VERY WET pen. The nib holds a huge reservoir of ink, and lays an extremely wet line (even on my F nib, the ink stands so high!).

That's no problem at all, but if you like to throw your pens around, be prepared to stain your fingers!

Can't say enough about the engineering of the piston, build and overall finish. The entire barrel is semi-transparent and you can see the inner workings and remaining ink. It's a light pen, a M400 or M600 may be too light YMMV.

Some may prefer a more elliptical/cigar shaped barrel (I do myself), this one is straight which works well with the Stresemann stripes though.

Cheers,

goodguy · 5 February 2010, 07:21 AM

I buy my fountain pens from various sources but Bryant from

http://pentime.net/

is by far my favorite.

His prices and service turned him into one of the know pen and very appreciated dealers on the Fountain Pen Network.

Visconti is a good pen to go for in your price range, maybe the Wall Street LE

11 January 2010, 11:54 AM	#1
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Fountain Pens Hi all, I'm looking to buy a new FP and would like some suggestions on what brand(s) I should buy. I already own a MontBlanc A. F. Chopin FP and want to keep the price to between $200.00 and $600.00. Any of your thoughts on the subject would be appreciated and also where in Chicagoland would be a good place to buy one??? THANX!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

11 January 2010, 01:32 PM	#3
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	Monteverde: like aToyota/Honda great value for money Visconti Caran D'ache: swiss precision

11 January 2010, 01:43 PM	#4
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I'd look right here. I would steer clear of the Montblanc with the little diamond chip at the top. Too much for the little .25 ct addition. This pen would go well with a Rolex http://www.airlineintl.com/dupont/du...esbond_007.htm http://www.be-dupont.com/Items/708a0...81007%20%20PVD http://www.giardino.it/pens/dupont/_007.htm

11 January 2010, 01:45 PM	#5
gelshocker Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 318	+1 Pelikan M800 Beware, this is a VERY WET pen. The nib holds a huge reservoir of ink, and lays an extremely wet line (even on my F nib, the ink stands so high!). That's no problem at all, but if you like to throw your pens around, be prepared to stain your fingers! Can't say enough about the engineering of the piston, build and overall finish. The entire barrel is semi-transparent and you can see the inner workings and remaining ink. It's a light pen, a M400 or M600 may be too light YMMV. Some may prefer a more elliptical/cigar shaped barrel (I do myself), this one is straight which works well with the Stresemann stripes though. Cheers,

5 February 2010, 07:21 AM	#6
goodguy Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 26	I buy my fountain pens from various sources but Bryant from http://pentime.net/ is by far my favorite. His prices and service turned him into one of the know pen and very appreciated dealers on the Fountain Pen Network. Visconti is a good pen to go for in your price range, maybe the Wall Street LE

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