I love that there are people who care about these things still - email and ballpoints are very useful, but if you want style, you need a fountain pen, good writing paper, and to top it all off - a pocket watch. Granted, you can't write with a pocket watch, but somehow these things just seem to go together: pieces that have been made with thought and care.

I'm brand new to fountain pens, I wrote my first journal entry with my dad's old Lamy Al-Star this morning. I'm already desperate to buy more. Where I live, there's nowhere to go test pens so reviews are essential to understand what a pen is like.

I bought a Pelikan 140 thanks to this video, and it has become my favorite fountain pen, even though I've also got a Montblanc 146. It's just, the vintage has this kind of magic to it, the history, the quality, and even the colors that new ones don't necessarily have. The flex is certainly a magnificent feature! Anyway, looking forward to buy the Lamy 2000, since you've praised it so much! 😊 Thank you, again!

As a medical student, I have found the Majohn A1 to be very practical. I can write quickly when I need to and I am not too concerned if it gets swiped or lost in the hospital

My pens would be: 1. Favorite pen-Lamy 2000 2. Quick note taker-Pilot VP 3. Pocket pen-Pilot e95s 4. Fancy pen-Pilot Custom 823 5. Large ink capacity-Twsbi Vac 700r Thanks for this video. It's nice to read all the comments and see what others prefer.

I cover many of those categories with my vintage Parker 51 in burgundy with gold-filled cap. Love how it writes, feels, and looks. I prefer understated pens, and I almost always grab it in favor of any of the others in my collection. Cheers!

Never heard someone speak with so much passion about pens. I love your channel. I collect watches, but I am thinking of adding some pens to my collection.

I got the Majohn A1 for xmas and I'm in love with it. I had a vintage VP and it's just as good, I'm using some Iroshizuku Kon-Peki and it really pairs well with the A1.

Yes, I’ve been using the Lamy 2000 since, whenever, for many years now. It’s a true workhorse. Writes so beautifully, easy to be writing with all day long. Whenever it’s picked up , it writes! It’s never dried up on me, it’s just so ridiculously reliable. I love it! I don’t have a pocket pen , but there’s one on my shopping list now. Thanks for the vid.

Love the choices you made, and the honesty in why you chose them. At first, I was surprised by the choice of cost vs seal strength for travel. But after remembering how many items have been lost during adventures, it makes sense. I don't tend to pack anything else that couldn't be replaced readily, so bringing an heirloom pen makes no sense either. Again, I love seeing your collections and finding new pens to add to my wish list. Newest addition being the vintage Pilot Elite. Wow! That Elite is just exquisite... Something about it reminds me of the antique cigarette case my grandfather used, or the details within the dash of classic cars, or even old radio dials. It will likely be next year's birthday present to myself, if possible.

Great video! Just purchased my first Lamy Safari online. Can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks for this informative video.

I don't have an extensive or expensive collection, but I adore the Kaweco Lilliput in brass; it's the dearest little pocket pen. I have small hands and rheumatoid arthritis, and I don't have to press down much, and the pen feels substantive despite its teensy size. I wanted to get it in copper, but I just couldn't go the extra thirty dollars. My favorite pen is likely my Pilot Metropolitan Retro Gray 1.1 mm stub; I've had many more expensive pens, but I adore the stub nib and its affordability. I would love to be able to grind my nibs to be cursive italic, but that's definitely outside my ability and skill set!

Looking at function for my only 5: 1) Quick note taking - Pilot VP 2) Everyday writer - Lamy Vista 3) EDC x cold clime - Parker Jotter FP 4) Business settings - Lamy Studio 5) Travel - Platinum Preppy

I actually like you making a mistake. It makes it real. ❤❤ awesome videos.

I'm not familiar with many of the pens out there but I like your choices. My favorites would still be my Lamy 2000 and maybe an odd choice but one of the cheaper Sheaffer Targa pens. Those were the two favorite pens I used in school and for me I've never seen any I like better.

I'm less of a collector and more of a curator, so even though I've owned dozens of fountain pens over the last seven years, I only tend to keep about five pens at any given time and sell the others off to make room for more. My current collection: Pilot Vanishing Point / matte black / medium stub italic (my quickdraw/note taking pen) Pilot Custom 823 Clear/FA (my everyday expressive pen) Edison Pearl Moonbow Acrylic Draw Filler - Broad Stub (my other expressive pen) Diplomat Aero Orange / Fine Stub (my work pen) Sailor Pro Gear Jade Green / Fine (my versatile pen, in the process of being replaced by a Lamy 2000 in EF) Typically my pens need to write differently enough from my other pens to justify their place in my collection. Every single pen is a magnificent and reliable writer, which is the by far the biggest requirement for my pens. If they cannot write every single time, I have no use for them. I'm in the same pickle as you regarding your Lamy 2000: mine writes flawlessly out of the box, but as more of a generous fine than an XF. Do I gamble and make it the XXF that I intended to get it ground as, or do I keep it the way it is and accept that sometimes life throws you a curveball? Or get a custom grind. Your XF stub looks very appealing. Concessions: I have a vintage Parker Vacumatic with a flexy nib that I adore, but it arrived with a bit of a mold problem. I'm working on getting it resolved, and that might either upend things or cause my number to rise. The Parker Vacumatic is the most beautiful pen every made, though your Pelikan has the same color scheme. Gripes: I think "Everyday Carry" and "Pocket Pen" have too much overlap. If I everyday carry my pen, I don't care if it's a pocket pen. I clip my pens to my collar or between my buttons and have done so without issue for years. I'm far more concerned about wear from my seatbelt than I ever could be about leaking. Consider adding a category for "custom pens" and getting a pen made for you that's exactly what you're looking for. Edison did a sublime job and I would work with them again, but there are many companies that will work with you to make something completely to your liking. Thanks for your great videos.

This convinced me to get a Majohn A1. I've been wanting a cheaper vanishing point alternative, and the A1 in orange is gorgeous.

I have to agree with you about that Pelikan 140. I have the same pen and it is a sheer delight to use. A gem of a writer.

My regular use pens. Visconti Crystal Dream, Vanishing Point, Koweco Sport/Lilliput, TWSBI diamond, Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age with stub nib. I keep the last one for special writing. The others are daily use. Journaling, note writing, etc. Each has a use. I have plenty of other pens that I love, but these are my keepers.

Great video. I agree pretty much across the board with your choices. The Lamy is by far my favorite pen and you can write forever with it; it’s just so comfortable in the hand. I don’t have a big grail pen, but I’d probably go for the MB 149 if I had one. Interestingly, I was taking notes with my Majohn A1 (matte black) during this video. I’ve got 2 Pilot vanishing points and they don’t offer any better writing experience, so I just use the A1 as a daily writer. Thanks for the thought and care you put into this topic.

Following the categories you layed down, these are what I have... 1. Hongdian N7 2. Platinum Plaisir 3. Ahab Noodler's Flex 4. Parker 100 5. Majohn A1 Thanks for sharing.

Great stuff! I bought a Montblanc 146 once and sent it straight back. For me the Pelikan M805 was just so much better made and wrote better too. The MB had wobbly threads on the cap too. My grail pen is an Onoto. Natural acrylic, hand made and an exceptionally good writer. I wish I had bought one years earlier. We all have our different choices though.

Pilot custom 823 for edc. Pilot custom 845 or custom urushi for a showpiece Pilot custom 912 with FA: flex, enjoying inks Pilot elite: Pocket pen

I was lucky enough for find a Pelikan M120 'F' at a flea market on holiday in Lisbon. Smoothed the nib out a bit and now it's the pen I always have inked. It's so pleasing to use. Oh, and it cost me twelve euros.

Lovely video...and realistic! I even have a couple of your choice both of which I have so much affection for (Lamy & Pelikan, for the record). I do like my Kaweco Sport Brass for the mini category, but I may well have to hunt out a 149 and a Majohn (such variety!). Thanks for such an imaginative choice...

got a pelikan 140 from my grandad, but I don´t write with it. glad you mentioned this classic piece !

Always fun to ask those hard questions, and talk categories. I would probably throw in a few other factors to consider, like variety of look and color, as well as what inks work best for each one and how they match up with the inks I couldn't live without.

Wow, that vintage Elite is so nice. Thanks for sharing.

I don't think I've been around the pen scene long enough to decide what goes into what category. I've tried quite a few pens (mostly majohn) but so far the only ones I really like are the a1 though at some point I do plan on replacing the nib with a vanishing point nib but 80 bucks is hard to part with. Though if I ever get a chance to try any of these pens u will not pass it up. Another great video and def keep my eye out for some of these pens when I get a chance

Oooh, the vintage Elite. So beautiful! My current collection is a total of eight pens: Platinum Preppy, Jinghao 450, two Pilot Metros, Kaweco Perkeo, Pilot Explorer, TWSBI Eco, and a Cross Townsend (I think - I know it's a Cross, but I can't find an identical one, but the design is very Townsend-like). If the lid on my Pilot Explorer, would stay put, I'd list that as my travel pen. I really enjoy the writing experience with that pen. As for the other categories, I think they'd be filled by default, LOL. I've been using fountain pens for ten years and I'm finally getting to the point where I may attempt to fix a few things to bring a little more joy. The Kaweco is scratchy and the TWSBI cuts out mid-writing. The lids on the Explorer and the Preppy don't stay on. And the grip section on the Cross untwists as I write. Despite the little nuances, I really can't complain, I love writing with all of them. Merry Christmas and thank you for the videos!

In no particular order, my top 5 at the moment: Lamy 2000, Pilot Vanishing Point, Pilot E95S, Kaweco Sport AL, Pilot Metropolitan. I've just started watching your videos and I haven't tried the vast majority out there. You brought my attention to quite a few that I want to try like the Gravitas and Montblanc.

I really need to get a Lamy 2000 fountain pen. I only have the rollerball, which I absolutely love.

My Five: EDC/pocket - Kaweco Sport AL in fine - I'd worry about my L2K if I carried it around. This one is small, reasonably durable (being metal) and the fine nib is better for cheap paper than my usual medium Smooth Writer - Lamy 2000 - my thoughts in making my own categories were mostly "what writing experiences do I not want to do without". I got a used Lamy 2000 to see what the hype was about, and immediately fell in love. Lamy gold nibs hit my "smooth" sweet spot - it's possible for nibs to be too smooth for me (Pilots, Waterman pens). Until I got my first Lamy gold nib (Dialog CC), I didn't realize I could like smooth pens. The 2000 IMO improves on that pen with a wonderful texture and monstrous ink capacity. Feedbacky Writer - a Sailor - Sailor nibs tend to be pretty consistent, and I love that pencil feel. I'm getting my first with 21k gold this Christmas (a Realo) and I'll see how that compares to the 14ks. I mildly prefer the Pro Gear type body. Apart from that the Sailors are fairly interchangable, just pick a style. I'll also be seeing how I do with the bigger pen body with my Christmas present. Fun Writer- Pilot Vanishing Point Broad ground into CSI by Kirk Speer - as mentioned earlier, Pilot nibs aren't for me in general, but the grind and tune made this super fun to write with, and it's my primary Italic. And of course the addicting click, which is why I went to the effort of getting a nib ground for it to make it usable for me. Knock-around - TWSBI 580 M with Tomahawk slits by Kirk Speer - this is my pen to put shimmer inks and such into. I wanted a pen that at least started off cheap and was easy to disassemble for thorough cleaning. TWSBI makes the bust sub-$100 modern pens for me, and the 580 ALR is my favorite of those; I love the grip texture/ribbing. The Tomahawk slits add softness and make the pen nicer to write with. Secret Sixth: Flex nib - Wahl-Eversharp Semi-Flex or Fountain Pen Revolution Ultra-Flex - this one is hard, both choosing between these two and leaving out of the main five. I love flex! But it doesn't quite itch as much scratch as the above for me. I don't have any wet noodle and I'm not sure I want any: vintage semi-flex is enough for me, and too much more flex makes it hard for me to keep it under control. The choice here is between a bit more quality IMO on the nib and the ease of non-vintage use. Gun to my head right now I'd pick the FPR for convenience and ease of cleaning, but I think my choice would go back and forth 30 times a day. Honorable Mention: Ink Swatching - Kakimori Dip Nib with holder - technically not a fountain pen, nyah nyah. Worth a mention, I thought, as I test a lot of inks and cleaning takes much less time with a dip pen. Not sure what I'd do without squeaking it by on a technicality - was previously using a TWSBI Swipe for testing (and a slightly murdered Eco before, which had trouble taking all the cleaning involved), but that isn't really a pen I'd miss writing with terribly, and I'd worry about the slits on the 580 if I used/cleaned it that often.

Great choices. Regarding Majohn pens, I have A1 and A2. I much prefer A2 as it seals much better; never run dry. Somehow they redesigned the trap door and it does a wonderful job. It is lighter too.

I always wonder if the MB 149 with all its copy cats if it’s still the pen to get. I appreciate your 5 categories it gives me a guide a look to what I’m missing in my collection-Pocket pen, luxury (it’s subjective but I still don’t have an upper end pen), vintage My travel pen would be a Tactile Mover ball point or Retro 51 roller ball. I don’t want to mess around with ink on the road unless I’m driving. EDC would be any pen of the week right now it’s a pen from Relic Pen

My EDC/pocket pen is a Pilot 95S. My journal pen is Pilot 835. My pen for art is a TWSBI Mini Vac with an aftermarket flex nib. These are the pens I use all the time. My other two pens would be a premium vintage (Waterman 512) and premium modern (Pilot 845 Urushi in vermilion).

If I had to choose from my current collection I'd be hard pressed, I'll try but there might be some I don't actually own: 1) Everyday Carry - Platinum Prefounte - writes first time every time with the great sealing cap 2) Pocket Pen - Gravitas Pocket Pen in Ultem, for the durability, styling, and ink capacity (first pen on this list I don't own). If I had to go with from my collection, the only pocket pen is the Pilot Petit1, which seals great. 3) Vintage Pen - Have to go with the over engineered Sheaffer Snorkel for the cool factor. From my collection would be the Eclipse Vis-O-Ray once I restore it, the only nice vintage one I have. 4) Grail Pen - I'll go with the Visconti Homo Sapiens with the lava resin. I don't have any that nice in my collection. 5) Travel Pen - I would go with the Majohn A1 also, for the clicky convenience. From my collection would be the Jinhao 80, writes every time as long as it doesn't sit unused for over 24 hours, and is cheap.

EDC/Pocket - Safari - I just throw it in a pocket and forget about it. It never fails me. Vintage - 1944 Shaeffer Vac-filler - I just love the nib and I only have 4 vintage pens to choose from. Mine is modified to be an eyedropper. Flex - Pilot Falcon. - There's nothing in my collection that compares to this. Luxury - Lamy 2000 F - Though this one could probably fit most of the categories here Travel - Platinum Plasir - It's rugged, affordable, and reliable. Plus you can carry cartridges to fill it if you're away.

I already have the one pen I'll ever need; a fine point Lamy Safari.

Very difficult selecting only 5! Nice picks Doodlebud!

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing it! My 5 from my collection: Lamy 2000 with an M nib (EDC) Pilot Custom Black Stripe M nib (Vintage) Namiki Emperor M nib (Luxury) Pilot Elite F nib (Pocket Pen) Similar to yours, but with the inlaid nib, like the Custom Black Stripe Pilot Fermo F nib (Travel Pen)

I think I would add demonstrator as a category. Probably club it with one of the other categories such as mini or edc

Great video! I guess if I were to pare down my conglomeration of pens to just five, I would choose the Lamy 2000 (F), Diplomat Excellence A+ in the Wave finish (M), Platinum President (B), Pilot Custom 823 Amber (M), and the Pilot e95s (F). If I get a sixth choice, how about the Faber Castell e-Motion matte black (M) as a kick around pen?

Personally, I need a category for an "experiment" pen: inexpensive and easy to modify/maintain/repair/modify and find replacement parts. Something you're not afraid to try a shimmer ink in, or to try tuning the nib yourself. Probably one of my TWSBI ecos.

Thank you for the classification ... It is fair ...I like the rigorous intellectual analysis ... and ... I like the conclusion of this analysis ... I am a Mont Blanc's fan 😉

--EDC: Retro 51 Harriet Tubman . I don't actually carry it every day, but Retro 51s are my current favorite writers, so I had to put one on the list. The only fountain pen I carry every day is a Pilot Petit 1 that fits in the small zipper pouch I use for a wallet. --Pocket: Traveler's Brass . --Vintage: The Sheaffer Targa Regency Stripe my dad bought for me when we were in Paris together a million years ago. --Luxury: I don't have a real luxury pen. If I were rich, I'd buy a Visconti Il Magnifico Verzino Green Marble. As it is, my most expensive pen (even though I got it at a great sale price) is my Pilot Falcon that I use for drawing (and kinda counts as a flex nib). --Travel: Well... If I'm traveling, I'm making art, so I'll have several fountain pens in my kit, ranging from preppys, kakunos, and lamys to the aforementioned retro 51s and falcon. --Fun bonus pen: Either my Taccia Spotlight Forest Eye with a music nib because it's pretty, or the TWSBI 580 RBT that serves as my dedicated DeAtramentis Document white pen. Thank you for all your fountain pen knowledge you share.

I own beside a few the Waterman Allure Graduate. Write very smoothly, cheap, nice looking and great for everyday writing. Give it a try.

I have 2 favorites 1: my favorite pen is a parker51 b nib...I ve been using a Sheaffer snorkel fill which I'm using daily.

Ive been out of the pen loop for a bit and had no idea about the Majohn A1! I might have to grab one since I regret selling my VP back in college.

My EDC is a Lamy Safari with a cursive nib, my pocket pen is the E95S, there are no vintage pens in my collection, the luxury pen for me would be a toss up between the E95S and my Conklin Endura in gunmetal and Abalone. and for travel I have to go with my new Jinhao X159s. My wild card would be the Platinum makie Mt Fuji and blossoms brush pen.

Pens that really impressed me - Pilot Cocoon, Kaweco Sport, Sailor Procolor 500, Pelikan M205, Pilot Custom 74.

I turn 55 in 2024 and my birthday present to myself will be creating a 5 pen collection. Now I am a newbie. I started a couple years ago and bought a Pilot Metropolitan pen which I disliked. So I became skeptical on fountain pens and penfluencers (sp?) in general. But my love of writing and anything to do with books, pens, pencils and paper led me back to fountain pens. So starting back slowly for Christmas I got a Lamy Lx in marron for my book journal. I love it and it makes me want to write. So the 💡 went off in my 🧠 - ohhhhhhh this is why 🥰. And my 5 count doesn’t include the Lamy so I am already cheating a bit but it seems that what yinz fountain pen enthusiasts do anyway. Thanks for sharing these informative and fun videos.

Wonderful choices. And. Great video as usual. Thanks so much.

I agree about the Montblanc 149. No matter where I go I keep coming back to it.

I appreciated your categories, made it simpler for me, but I think it worth considering nib sizes too. If your Everyday has a companion journal then no problem, your Vintage is likely to be used at home, same with the Heirloom, but If you don't know what paper quality will be available, then the Travel and Pocket Pen may need to be Fine. The ink is another consideration and that's a Rabbit hole Alice, with drying time, waterproofness, and absorbency to consider. B.T.W., I chose my Heirloom by having the one I bought the House and signed the contracts with (Medium Nib and permanent ink). Who would buy a $350k house with a $3 Biro? Great video and subject!

I was about to go on and ask where your vintage pilot elite after you showed pen 5 and then you pulled it out. Such an excellent pen!

Parker 51 Vac and Wing Sung 601 Vac - those are the pens that I need. Yes, I have others that I like and enjoy, but the P 51 and WS 601 are the ones I couldn't give up.

Good choices; good categories.

Wow, a fountain pen reviewer that doesn't say Mountblank! Thumbs up to you Sir!!!

My list would be Lamy 2000, Pilot custom 823, Pilot 913 FA (for sketching), Sailor Pro Gear, Platinum 3776 century UEF. My Pelikan 605 is on the way so let’s see if my list will change then.

I only use fountain pens for journaling so my four pens are full sized with #6 nibs except for my Lamy 2000. My other journalers are Montblanc 146, Pilot Silvern, and Diplomat Excellence A2. My last pen will be a Pelikan m1000 for it’s crazy nib.

You made that look easy. Thank you!

I think the Pelikan 140 may have used a telescopic piston, which could be why it has a larger ink capacity.

I've been wanting to get a VP but can't justify the cost atm. Thanks for introducing me to an alternative!

Thinking about my modest collection, I think my 5 (which don't totally fit the categories) are; Italix Parson's Essential Parker 45 CT gold nib Noodler's Konrad (flex) Parker Sonnet gold nib Italix Chaplain's Tankard

I agree on the Majohn A1, for the exactly same reason. Pilot Vanishing Point is my desk pen, one I can grab and work and in the moment of brain constipation, just click it and it doesn't dry. Majohn A1 is as good, but you can bang it and don't cry over the cost. Vanishing point is the one I love, but you don't send Gundam out every time when you can send GMs.

So interesting, love your perspective.

There is a clip on KZfaq with a gentleman making expresso with certain devices. He then makes the "perfect cup" constantly tweaking time, grinding accordingly. This is totally subjective. The same can be said about fountain pens. Recently acquired a Viscounti totally black. Incredible design/structure and implentation, not to mention cost. Love it, but it does same as BIC! Amazed as the vast array of fountain pens made. They can carry a story about the user. Have a Parker 60yrs old belonged to diseased relative. It's priceless to me! Subjective.

Great concept, and a lot of fun. I don't yet have a pocket fountain pen, but the rest were pretty easy for me. 1. EDC - Pelikan. They always write, they never leak, and they're easy to maintain. 2. Pocket Pen - TBD. I've had a Space Pen bullet in my pocket for decades, but a FP would be a nice add. 3. Vintage/Flex - Pelikan, either my 140 or my 400nn. (Though a 1920s Waterman is a very close runner-up.) 4. Luxury - My Pelikan 1000 F nib. I've had a few MB 149s, but the M1000 has been more dependable, more reliable. Runner up, my MB Agatha Christie 5. Travel - Finally, a break in the pattern. My Parker Duofold Centennial because it's dead reliable, never leaks, and uses cartridges, which are convenient when on long trips. My Pelikans don't leak, either, but carrying bottles of ink is a bit of a deal breaker for me.

In the opening you show some nice 5-pen fabric holders. I have always liked the ones where there is fabric between the pens to protect them from scratching each other. Brand please? I'm having trouble finding them on line. Thank you!

After flip-flopping for months, to include trying one at a shop, I impulse bought an Lamy 2K about 2-3 weeks ago from a local shop. It's so damn sexy and nice to write with - I'm shocked at how completely I have come around. I hear that the PNW Pen Show will be in Portland in '23. Looking forward to my first show and checking out more of these "must have" pens. Also have a SS Gravitas Pocket Pen which is also great. The VP clip is unworkable due to my grip, and I agree 100% about the vintage Elite (I'd put a Myu and M90 in that same category). The other 2 are a bit out of reach right now. 🙂

Don’t have a Pilot “vintage” Elite pocket pen, but I do have a Champagne Red modern Elite 95 ~ M nib. Wonderful pen! The pen fits my shirt pockets so well, the cap slides on & off with a smoothness that’s hard to believe. It seems to be the least expensive real gold nib fountain pen that I’m aware of. The only fly in the ointment is it’s limited ink capacity with the con 50 converter. It doesn’t hold much & as stated somewhere by someone, with the converter installed, you can’t really even see if it got ink. Still, the plus’s out way the minus’s. Oh, and it’s so smooth writing also. Nice video DB, don’t have what you picked, but I like your choices 😉👍😎 Merry Christmas and Happy New Yesr too 👍😎👍😎👍😎👍😎👍😎👍😎🙏🥳

A Jinhao 80 is the best fountain pen for me. As eyedropper Moonman C-1. I like Pilot nibs too. No more no less. Regards.

My list: EDC - Kaweco Sport EF Sketch - Pilot Prera F In the backpack - Pilot Prera M At the desk - TWSBI Go, Eco, & 580.

I think you might be missing two categories -- though you might think of them as flex alternatives. My opinion on line variability is there's basically three axes one can choose, which is exemplified by the four major methods of making nibs which can create variable line thicknesses: there's the flex choice of using added force on the nib; there's the fude/zoom option of pen attack angle -- that is, holding the pen at a shallow angle versus vertical versus reverse; and there's the third option mostly employed by the Pilot Parallel of rotating the pen between your fingers without necessarily changing the angle at which you're holding the pen to change your thickness. That said, I think really what that does to your category system is makes it a 7 (8 for a freebie) pen system by adding two extra categories in the two additional methods of varying line thicknesses. And, considering seven is the number of completion, I think that means you made a pretty good system here :)

My top pen is not very popular--it's a Lamy Accent that has a lacquered piano black finish with a Briarwood section grip. The nib is 14k gold and was worked on by Mike Masuyama (Lamy nibs are unfortunately not consistent in my opinion). I personally think it's Lamy's best pen, even over the 2k. The Accent has it all for me: smart design, great balance, very comfortable grip, modern nib with a soft feel, and the lovely one-third twist cap which is kind of rare on fountain pens. I have to reiterate that it's such a good looking pen: the combination of wood and metal reminds me of an expensive violin bow.

My choice in pens is as follows: Sailor Pro-gear Black mat with black nib medium point Sailor Naginata 1911 special nib medium Omas Emotica in blue with titanium fine nib TWSBI clear pen body with medium nib Retro 1951 Tornado ballpoint Retro 1951 matching pencil I have these in my EsterBrook Co Pen case that converts to a desktop pen cup. I have been using fountain pens almost exclusively for about 15 years. It would have to be something extraordinary for me to buy another high end fountain pen. I am not a collector; but, I love the feel of writing with fountain pens. I know there are a lot of pens on the market. However, I took my time purchasing my pens and only bought ones that I loved. I still love all of the pens I listed. The only thing I would want is something that works and feels like writing with a soft brush that my Sailor Naginata 1911 special nib.

Another thought provoking home run! Let's see -- based on pens I have in hand, I'd go with the following: Pocket: ensso XS in titanium: faceted, light, tough, great nib! EDC: (hardest category): Franklin Christoph Model 20 (slip cap, well tuned nib, easily slips in shirt pocket) Vintage/flex: gonna cheat here and go with my Pelikan M800, tweaked by Mike Masuyama as flex fine cursive italic Luxury/grail: Santini Italia (another tough call) Travel: Opus 88 Fantasia! Fantastic, eye dropper fill, shut off valve. This was the easiest call of the 5 categories!

Lamy 2000 Pilot Capless Twsbi Diamond 580 Watermans Pen Expert Mont Blanc 146

I bought a Lamy 2000 with the F nib out of curiosity. I agree with all your delights. In my opinion, it is the nicest workhorse. However, it is too heavy and slick for my fingers. But I regret selling it. In addition, I bought an F nib. Maybe one of the children will get that pen someday? In my everyday life, I need five ink colors: • Blue in Platinum #3776 Century Oshino with a slightly tuned F nib. • Turquoise using Sailor Pro Gear Slim with a slightly tuned F nib. ‣ Pilot Prera with an F nib for black, green, and red. All of them are wet enough that I can write with them quickly and with smoothly. None of them scratch like what I heard in the video above. At the same time, they are precise enough to write clearly and unambiguously even in the Hobonichi grid. Their transparency makes it easier for me to see how much ink is left in the pen and whether it is not drying up. Maybe one day I'll get a Nakaya Cigar Portable Heki-Tamenuri with a soft F nib?

1)Montegrappa Extra Custom with extrafine nib 2)Namiki Emperor with fine medium nib 3)Montblanc 149 (Platinum trim) with fine nib 4)Pilot custom 823 with medium nib 5)TWSBI VAC 700R The first two, I’ll keep at home only. Rest for work.

Great video, thanks! I was wondering about a good, affordable vintage flex-nib pen, so I appreciate learning about the Pelikan 140. For a "luxury" pen, I actually prefer the Waterman Carene to the MB 149, assuming the Waterman is expensive enough to count. Beautiful design, and I love the way it feels in the hand. For a (pants) pocket pen, I like either a Kaweco AL-sport or a brass sport. Probably the Iguana Blue AL-sport, if I had to choose one. Great choice for pen #6. I really love the E95s, as well. I would probably have to work a Twsbi Eco into my top 6, somehow. Reliable, replaceable, and large ink capacity.

I was thinking about it during your video and I would replace the vintage category with sentimental since I've sold every vintage pens I've had. Daily Carry: The Good Blue R615. Pocket Pen: ēnsso Pocket Piuma Titanium (I don't usually use pocket pens, so this will probably get replaced by the Full Size Titanium Piuma in February) Sentimental: Conklin Duragraph Royal that my wife picked up for me at Pelikan Hub. Luxury Pen: My Namiki Yukari Chinkin Cherry Blossom pen. I absolutely love everything about the pen and still can't believe I own one. Travel Pen: Pilot Vanishing Point LS. Usually need quiet when traveling. Bonus Pen: I honestly can't decide between Nakaya Long Writer, Visconti Homo Sapiens Magma, or my Newton Pens Townsend. I think it would be an in the moment decision.

The only one in your list I can afford is the Majohn! 😄😄😄

Always a great topic to ponder and discuss. If pressed, and if I’m completely honest I’d unhesitatingly choose 5 different Aurora pens in my 5-only mini pen collection. But for variety’s sake I’d pick the following: Aurora 88 Sailor KoP Sheaffer PFM (IV or V) Visconti Divina Elegance Pilot Custom 845 edit: to be sure, I actually own the five pens I named. 🙂

Try the Gravitas Titanium Pocket Pen with the Stainless section. You'll love it. The balance is perfect! His Delrin pocket pen with a titanium section is also really nice if you prefer a lighter pen.

For me 1. Pilot PO nib pen 2. TWSBI Eco Fine nib 3. Lamy 2k medium nib 4.Pelican M400/600/800 medium nib 5. Sailor zoom

Loved this video. I'm actually limiting my entire fountain pen collection to that "perfect five," and they match up fairly well to your categories. My everyday use is the Lamy safari. My pocket pen is the Kaweco sport. My luxury pen will be (not yet acquired) the Sailor pro gear (likely slim). Where I deviate: my demonstrator is the TWSBI 580, and my loud fashion pen is the Benu euphoria.

I accept your challenge! EDC, Pocket, Vintage/(Flex), Luxury/Grail, Travel, Bonus. May I not be held to these choices! EDC: ensso Italia Copper, with a titanium nib -- flex, and I might be able to break windows with it. Lots more to say. Pocket: Scrikss 419 -- piston fill; remarkable line variation, unobtrusive (usually, a liability for my personality, but, still). Vintage/Flex: at the moment, Oxford-Wahl ca. 1939, with a nib someone ground to cursive -- also, great pocket pen. Luxury/Grail: painful! choice! -- Pelikan m805 Stresemann which I fitted with their m800 two=tone F nib -- the pain was what I left behind. Travel/Replaceable: Asvine P20, medium steel nib: wonderful writer, did not make a mess inflight, be mad if I lost it, but could replace it readily, not likely to run out of ink if full when I leave home. Bonus: Visconti Midnight Voyager (1990s): gift from a friend; magnificent nib -- not willing to part with it. Hope to God to be able to ship the rest of my collection to my son who likes pens!

Do check out range of magna carta pen. Fountain pen lovers will definitely love using it.

Interesting list as expected, and i really love that pelikan 140. Since I saw the first video you posted on the pen I've loved the pen. And... Happy holidays Bud!!

Thanks so much for your videos - i have only just found you as i was looking for details and reviews on the Lamy dialog, which i have just bought and LOVE. You may have mentioned in another video, sorry if you have, but please could you tell me where you get the Japanese 5 pen pen-cases? They are beautify and would love to get some. Thanks again. Sami

Great video! Question: what pen case is that?? Looks perfect for my current needs. I keep 5-6 pens inked and sitting in a safe spot on my home desk. Your multi pen sleeve is really nice looking. My pen list would be more budget based on my own finances but that’s OK! Really enjoy your interpretation on pens- still hoping to get the HomoSapien someday! Have a great holiday🙋🏼‍♀️👍

hmmm!: everyday carry would be my Pilot78g in blue/grey with silver trim and an EF nib (I’ve got small handwriting but lack your nib grinding skills): got this inked with Sailor yonaga (current favourite blue/black); luxury pen would be my Platinum 3776 century in Chartreuse blue with rhodium trim and that lovely no.6 sized EF nib: for me, this is pen perfection - I have other more expensive pens but this is the one I reach for everytime!: it’s inked with J Herbin éclat de saphir which just writes beautifully:) - think I can stop at two pens: these would be the two I’d keep though it would be hard to part with my vintage Esterbrook model SJ with it’s lovely EF flexible 9128 new/old stock nib - it’s inked with lovely fp friendly Waterman serenity blue:)

Sterling Silver Cross Fountain. The classiest pen I own.

شكرا لكم علي عرض هذه الاقلام الغالية المرتبطة في أذهاننا وقلوبنا بالآباء والأجداد والمراحل التعليمية التي مررنا بها منذ ستين عاما وأرجومن سعادتكم أن تدلوني علي أماكن بيعها وأشكركم......وارجو ان يكون الرد باللغة العربية لأ ني لاأجيد الإنجليزية الجيزة _القاهرة/مصر

I only have three pens since im a broke college student😂 I normally use eco twisby for everyday writing a vintage pilot 51 given by my father and lamy joy for caligraphy

I would go for a third Parker 51. I would fill it with green ink.

Thanks for this vid! I really liked it. Picked up a Lamy as an EDC off the back of it. I’m just getting into pens so I’m grateful. Can I ask where you got those Japanese print pen cases seen at the beginning? Gonna subscribe and watch more for sure?

Hey doodlebud. I just found a Parker fountain pen that’s been floating around various dark corners of my house for years. The etching on the barrel shows it was made in England. I remember years ago in a futile effort to get it to write I may have bent the nib too much to the point it may not be making contact with the the feeder that it’s supposed to sit on. To give you an idea how old it is I found the card that the refills are attached to. There’s a little sticker that shows it sold for $1.10 for six cartridges at staples. That’s all I have on it. Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated.