Top 5 Fountain Pens For Beginners

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In this video, we’ll cover fountain pen basics and talk about our favorite beginner fountain pens. Shop the products here: to.jetpens.com/2CenH3a
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Platinum Preppy Fountain Pens to.jetpens.com/2TOP25p
Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens to.jetpens.com/2TMY0Qm
Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pens to.jetpens.com/2TRnbS5
LAMY Safari Fountain Pens to.jetpens.com/2TONkAY
TWSBI ECO Fountain Pens to.jetpens.com/2TQBOoz
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0:00 Intro
0:34 Basic Fountain Pen Anatomy
1:24 Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen
1:51 Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen
2:18 Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen
2:45 Lamy Safari Fountain Pen
3:14 TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen
3:49 End links
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@lauradang1748 6 жыл бұрын

You can find fountain pens almost in every store in Vietnam. Every Vietnamese kid has to use the fountain pen when they're in elementary school.

@cuongaloha 6 жыл бұрын

Thu Hà Đặng what is the best nib size for elementary school, do you think? I need one for my little sister. Thank you!

@Potatoalex538 5 жыл бұрын

Why cant they use normal pens why so hard one given first??

@anhhuynhkimnguyen6793 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah yeah. I continued after elementary and now my ring finger’s a little bent from using them so hard haha

@anhhuynhkimnguyen6793 5 жыл бұрын

darang sir ligoo You can use normal purple pens in elementary too. A fountain pen is just preferred, I remember getting ink all over though. After that, no one really cares about what you use.

@lindatruong4085 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I was one of those kids until I moved overseas. But I wasn't able to reunite with these pens until years later.

@SankiKingOfficial 6 жыл бұрын

1. Platinum Preppy 2. Pilot Kakuno 3. Pilot Metropolitan 4. Lamy Safari 5. TWSBI ECO

@ionutandrei5836 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@grammarnazi7428 5 жыл бұрын

Wing Sung 698, especially in black gold for a classy appearance.

@kanishka.b8550 4 жыл бұрын

Twsbi exo is expensive! well that’s considering our currency anyway where platinum preppy is also pretty expensive for a pen! RIP me.

@stritlit 4 жыл бұрын

Kaweco classic sport? Jinhao x450?!

@garychan927 4 жыл бұрын

@RyanHung why

@d.k6721 6 жыл бұрын

I'm from Germany and in 3rd grade, we we're forced to write with fountain pens. Now I'm in grade 9 and I still use one. Some now only use pens and some still use fountain pens. I seriously recommend the Lamy all star/ Safari. Everyone uses them here. Well there's a reason.. they write very good. I'm soon going to upgrade to a Lamy Studio. When I get older I probably get a Lamy 2000, which is very expensive.

@madmarty2892 5 жыл бұрын

Why forced

@AbbyGuard 5 жыл бұрын

Keep writing with normal fountain pens. From 1. to 6. grade I wrote with a normal Füller. Then I switched to those crazy ball point Füller thing because everyone in school did... I completly ruined my handwriting and I only wrote 2 years with it and then switched back to a normal Füller. And now with 25 I am trying to get a better looking and more readable handwriting...

@meladace9772 5 жыл бұрын

Madmarty well not forced. we’re taught to write cursive and you use fountain pens for that so it’s part of the curriculum.

@medha6735 5 жыл бұрын

Madmarty German has many long words, so cursive is very common. For example, buchstabieren (to spell), Schreibtischstuhl (desk chair), Weihnachten (Christmas), and even numbers are one word. 7,386 is siebentausenddteihundertsechundachtzig. Sieben tausend: 7,000; dreihundert: 300; sechsundachtzig: 6+80 = 86.

@Crazytesseract 2 жыл бұрын

In India, most people use fountain pens in school, and switch to gel or ballpoint pens when they start working. I use only one Japanese Pilot and one French Parker fountain pen.

@jadeeewyd1354 6 жыл бұрын

You know your stationary addiction is serious when some one says " what's your favorite KZfaq channel'' And you reply with "jetpens!" *person slowly walks away*

@ritubluefairy 6 жыл бұрын

Jadeeewyd 😃

@i6okqi 5 жыл бұрын

jasmine!!

@pilote111 5 жыл бұрын

nobody ask that

@kanishka.b8550 4 жыл бұрын

Jadeeewyd it’s easier than answering the question “what’s special about this pen from a normal one?!”

@knifejack2153 4 жыл бұрын

lol

@joskywalker7133 6 жыл бұрын

Where I live (Germany/Bavaria) we were required to use a fountain pen since grade 2. A 'normal' pen is usually just used older students.

@emilianorabre6926 6 жыл бұрын

labellolo WTF i'm from Germany and i can write with a Meisterstück 149 if i want, (from the 1st class)

@nonamename7763 6 жыл бұрын

I am also from germany and I agree with your statement. In 2nd grade you learn how to write with a fountain pen and you have to write with it. When you start 5th or 6th grade, you can choose which pen you would like to write with because the teachers don't mind that anymore.

@julidrumm295 6 жыл бұрын

Reiraoo Nanaaa how do you say fountain pen in german?

@dulcisamare2639 6 жыл бұрын

In germany it's Füllfederhalter or the shorter versions Füllhalter or Füllfeder. Füller is the most common.

@lauraanton5955 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting... It was the same for me in France!

@haroldshepherd3613 5 жыл бұрын

My mind: I got so many lamys Random classmate: can I borrow a lamy Me: HEL NA

@kanishka.b8550 4 жыл бұрын

Harold Shepherd oh yeah!

@Floofy_3421 2 жыл бұрын

@@janni_tuts_420 if you were talking to me I'd be like "do you have a DelGuard I wanna try it out"

@JLConawayII 6 жыл бұрын

It has a smiley face, to let you know which side should face up. :)

@SilverCymbal 6 жыл бұрын

Really great and well done video. Useful information, great pace and well shown. Thank you kindly!

@kiss6917 Жыл бұрын

I started with the MUJI aluminum fountain pen and later moved on to the faber castell loom pen. The loom has extremely smooth nib, nice weightiness to it and is so well rounded that I think its perfect for beginners that want the slightly more expensive early investment.

@speedeater1 6 жыл бұрын

I started with a Faber Castell Loom Medium, it is very smooth. I got a JinHao for curiosity, and it surprised me. Those two worth a try as well.

@user-me9db8hl4t 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry I can't English well Your video is very nice!

@JetPens 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :D

@miaherrin8067 5 жыл бұрын

Your english is great!

@kaneezamina1761 5 жыл бұрын

U did a great job

@IPAWS2018 4 жыл бұрын

You did good.

@arvindshukla8040 3 жыл бұрын

Your English is very good! :D

@Earthlaw 2 жыл бұрын

I have and use a number of expensive fountain pens. But even so, I really enjoy using every day the TWSBI Eco with a 1.1 mm stub nib. It is a nib where the line of ink on the page varies depending on the direction of the stroke. I use the TWSBI to write with a fairly fine but elegant line in my Hobonichi one-page-per-day "daytimer."

@mikelluka7643 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video I had a pilot metropolitan fine nib one year ago. I recently bought a lamy safari fountain pen really I loved both of them too much 😍😍😍

@skybluey217 4 жыл бұрын

I have the Lamy Safari Fountain Pen and it’s so satisfying to write with but i’d love to try other types 😊

@jasminejohnston6393 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for including the Pilot Kakuno. It’s my favourite fountain pen. I love the happy face on the nib

@Rime_Di_Michelangelo 6 жыл бұрын

Great selection of beginner fountain pens, if not the best out there at the moment. I have a Pilot Kakuno in F and love it. Light weight, sturdy and with a smooth nib. I highly recommend it. Love your videos JetPens, please keep up spreading the knowledge and love for fine stationery products!

@suman5492 6 жыл бұрын

Does it come with converter or cartridge?

@dabingflameboy237 6 жыл бұрын

Rime-e-Lettere law

@kmk130 6 жыл бұрын

Suman Nath Kakuno comes with a black cartridge, however, it is compatible with Pilot converters. I'm not sure which size, though.

@MOHAMMADZAINTHAKUR 6 жыл бұрын

Wallclock

@candycake9531 5 жыл бұрын

@@suman5492 what's f mean, fine?

@esa27899 6 жыл бұрын

My favorite is the last one it’s so beautiful 😍

@zenandink3531 5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE my TWSBI Eco--soooo smooth and so beautiful to look at and hold😊

@FerralVideo Жыл бұрын

I got into fountain pens with a Hongdian Forest off Amazon. It served me well, but is definitely feeling its age after a few years of heavy use. I upgraded it to a blue Twsbi Eco that I absolutely LOVE. I've also got a Preppy that I should use more... I've since accumulated an actual collection, mostly of terribly cheap fountain pens, but the Eco remains my faithful companion.

@freyagreaves1460 6 жыл бұрын

I have been using fountain pens since I was 8 and I still love my Lamy pens!!

@lighthousekeeper101 5 жыл бұрын

Your stationary videos are addictive... I have many fountain pens also the. Matt black Lamy and the exact black pilot metropolitan featured the video... I love the latter... Honestly pilot metropolitan is awesome

@gabrielyohalmo 6 жыл бұрын

Love the way the narrator girl guide us trough the best fountain pens across best marks, such Pilot Wich is my very first fountain pen in years, loved it!

@horseshoe_nc 6 жыл бұрын

I recently picked up a Pilot Metropolitan fountain pen. I'm really liking the pen. It lays down ink very well, with just a light touch on the paper. As a left handed person, ball point pens and gel pens don't work too well. Because the ink doesn't dry quick enough to not smear. Not a problem with the Pilot Metropolitan and Pilot ink.

@gulu.gulu_4ever 3 жыл бұрын

I’m deciding on getting my first fountain pen, and this video was very helpful!

@knownaigm 6 жыл бұрын

Total fountain pen snob here, great selection of beginner pens! I'd also point out that the TWSBI Eco is not only a cool filling system, it holds a ton of ink too!

@Miyavisgirl1540 5 жыл бұрын

I love using my Platinum Peppy fountain pens with the eye-dropper ink filling method. :)

@MrAndrew1953 5 жыл бұрын

I have a Metropolitan and several Lamy. Local stationary shop has just brought in the Twisby range which I haven't used before.

@elenatarasova2039 3 жыл бұрын

I love LAMY, it looks soooo comfortable!!!! (*ordered LAMY Joy, can't wait to get it)

@50hats77 6 жыл бұрын

I have always used Preppy fountain pens. I love them.

@efremendez 6 жыл бұрын

Love my Pilot Kak, only thing I wish it had was a clip cause I actually can use one with my work uniform. Pen worked easily out of the box, just don't forget to squeeze the cartridge after installing it to prime it till it writes.

@drmaheshsonar 4 жыл бұрын

Already started using Lamy . It’s a great writing experience. Would like to add a few more to my collection. Planning to have a metropolitan next

@MultiAlliot Жыл бұрын

did you like the metropolitan

@richyr5876 5 жыл бұрын

I love this one I haven't use a regular pen in over 5 years lol I carry 1 or 2 with me all the time in my backpack..

@liselottefrejdig2869 6 жыл бұрын

My favorites among these pens is Lamy Safari (with Extra Fine nib) and Pilot Metropolitan (with fine nib). But Jinhao X750 and 8802 are also both nice and cheap.

@jinallenrosaroso03 4 жыл бұрын

I think the one i bought from China is Jinhao.

@TJ-Lalala 6 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful thx!

@carlpablitoaustria6830 5 жыл бұрын

Once again thank you Jetpen!!!

@abc-wv4in 4 жыл бұрын

Good selection. I have all of these except the Preppy. I love the Eco (and that it's available with a 1.1 stub nib) and the Metropolitans. The Kakuno is fun, too. My Safaris are my least favorite.

@AyoumAlahmad 2 жыл бұрын

Great video ❤️👍 thank you for sharing this with us 😇

@saurodeepb 3 жыл бұрын

I am only halfway through the video...and I've the subscribe button! just loved it. ❤❤

@LindselleCreates 4 жыл бұрын

I have been a long time admirer of fountain pens, I think it may be time to buy one!!

@neilpiper9889 5 жыл бұрын

My favourites are Pilot Pluminix with the B stub nib Pilot Kakuno clear demonstrater with the B stub nib +Con 70 converter Twsbi Eco with the 1.1 nib. Jinhao 992 Jinhao X750 Shimmering Sands

@prettykeet 5 жыл бұрын

My first is Pilot Preppy fine, and I'm not much of a fan (mostly because the barrel comes unscrewed while I'm drawing with it, and it kinda makes my hand cramp, but I also get a lot of dry hits-- even after throwing out the brand new cartridge so I could try converter). I'm thinking replaceable nibs would be cool, so my next will probably be Lamy. TWSBI Eco, you're on my wish list 🌼

@DD-d6d3 6 жыл бұрын

I love the Kakuno

@billminckler6550 Жыл бұрын

Loved this!!!

@LifeInPink999 4 жыл бұрын

I have Lamy Safary with a fine type and I like it for class not taking as it allows me to not put so much pressure on my hand that usually hurts a lot after writing 10 pages during only one lesson and I have days when it’s six class hours plus it has a comfortable grip. Some weeks ago I purchased zebra sarasa fountain pens that are not reusable, as they come in multicolor I use them for titles but the type is rigid and sometimes scratches the paper (something Lamy Safary doesn’t do) and some inexpensive one but they make one se the quality of good fountain pen and Lamy is very affordable. The last two years I took notes on my MacBook or iPad but this year I switched to handwriting again, maybe because I don’t type fast enough or because it makes me rewrite them on a word or use a very fine type pens to make my notes extra neat when I’m home. A doble work but makes remember better. Anyway really want to try some of this list.

@bhutch5097 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the gold metropolitan. I hope it’s as nice as you described it!

@CarthagoMike 6 жыл бұрын

My beginner fountain pen was the one I got in elementary school when we started writing lessons. I guess they are not very common in the US. (I'm European btw)

@MersedessBens 3 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner and I have Proppy Extra Fine. Writes and draws just excellent!

@Amy-Bo-Bamy 6 жыл бұрын

Your jingle reminds me of the "Intel inside" jingle.

@Amy-Bo-Bamy 6 жыл бұрын

Great video though

@JetPens 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@taimdala 4 жыл бұрын

Omigosh, yes! I hear it, too!

@ambilivs4116 3 жыл бұрын

I too felt like that

@zaidawwad6720 4 жыл бұрын

The lamy safari and the twsbi eco are my favorite

@avijitmondal584 5 жыл бұрын

These pens are truly amazing.... I am using two of these at present, lamy safari and metropolitan.. makes writing an enjoyable experience

@AnonymousXWeirdo 5 жыл бұрын

My new favorite KZfaq channel

@kostaspsycho 6 жыл бұрын

As a user of standard pen this is so beautiful

@viv_2489 Жыл бұрын

I haven't tried all of them but I have two of the metropolitans... Crocodile and lizard versions.. one I use for blue and other for black....

@onlineearner9819 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite pens are the Lamy Safari and the Twsbi Eco

@chucklachance 6 жыл бұрын

Twsbi eco, I have four of them with 1.1 stub.

@Mr2Badboybrown 5 жыл бұрын

i have a fountain pen from Parker it was given to me as a present from someone i work with but i'm not entirely sure of the type other than it uses cartridges but i think it's called P.11 OR PII

@ichirofakename 3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised you don't have the Pilot Petit1 on your list, as you are the only US online store I have located that carries it. I have bought 17 from you, so I can have one for every color of ink I have, and never have to clean them. I have to believe that for a beginner, a low price is essential, and $3.30 is pretty dang low. It works reliably, and will give a newcomer a taste of the fountain pen experience.

@kartikghawalkar2246 2 жыл бұрын

if possible its best to get a parker vector metallix, it has a built in converter and writes smoothly and is best for students

@raviolisauce103 6 жыл бұрын

Love the pilot pen!!

@ashknoecklein 6 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen the Kakuno in a demonstrator before. I love demonstrators. Interesting...

@Muskanshehzad123 5 жыл бұрын

I love fountain pens and I am a collector too .

@abidsummithossainhossain8953 5 жыл бұрын

Really Awesome.

@shameemahamed6778 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. Very nice to see your video. I am Shamim from Bangladesh and I am really fond of pen. To me would be better if you could show some effective pen holding styles.

@400cabal Жыл бұрын

I just recently got the Pilot Metropolitan and had to recheck how much I paid for it when I held it in my hend. The weight and build quality of the pen makes it feel like it costs more than you paid for.

@Happyflower131 6 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! Could you guys suggest some highlighters that work with a fountain pen ink? I have a lot of trouble with smudging. I know that gel highlighters usually work, but i don't really like their texture. Thanks!

@JetPens 6 жыл бұрын

Check out our highlighter guide for recs on which highlighters we like over fountain pen ink: www.jetpens.com/blog/highlighter-pens-a-comprehensive-guide/pt/606

@jankop597 4 жыл бұрын

Where is the parker vector???

@freetobe3 6 жыл бұрын

What about Jinhao pens? Cheap as hell, their shells are amazing and the internals are decent enough, compatible with international sizes so upgrading the insides and even the nibs is great for those wanting to learn more about fountain pen usage and maintenance.

@Afiq2d23 5 жыл бұрын

Ive the Sheaffers fountain pen. But Lamy is beautiful too. Want to get it.

@TooLazy65 3 жыл бұрын

The Pilot Kakuno is my favorite on this list.

@niraliramgoolam6938 6 жыл бұрын

The metrofalen is my favorite

@shothorology9183 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid- what do you think about Mont Blanc and Maki-e fountain pens?

@JetPens 6 жыл бұрын

We don't carry them in our store, but we've heard great things about them.

@rajeshri8271 5 жыл бұрын

which ink should i use for my fountain pen?

@study__ling1473 2 жыл бұрын

Hello guys, can I use the ink cartidges of the other brand with Pilot Kakuno😊

@codenamemati 6 жыл бұрын

Over here the most accessible (price and availability) is the Parker Vector, so is the one most begginers use.

@PompomCris 4 жыл бұрын

does anyone happen to know what script was used to write the "dear elizabeth" at the beginning of the video?

@arunabhalahiri4931 6 жыл бұрын

My favorite is the Parker Frontier...

@lisathaviu1154 6 жыл бұрын

The Metropolitan is nice for writing, but I prefer a Noodler's Ahab Flex. They cost under $25 and if you get a clear demonstration model, you can tell how much ink is in the tank. Moreover, for drawing, they are great since they have a really nice flexible nib. If I win the lottery, I will go out and buy a Pilot Falcon fountain pen, or even a Namiki.

@FarhanPasha1 5 жыл бұрын

Namiki and pilot is same

@geminigrrl66 6 жыл бұрын

Love my Safari and my Kakuno pens. The best!!!

@gndhrbdl 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please do another video if any there are any new fountain pen contestants in market?

@ntinagon.5742 Жыл бұрын

A friend asked me what fountain pen I would recommend her for using. Glad my choices were the same as your video!! But now she also asked me to recommend a fountain pen that she can use in class. I gave her some options. But what fountain pens would YOU recommend? They don't need to write that much, just take some notes. So would the Pilot Metropolitan be good? Please answer! Also, just to be sure, how much can I write? And, is a piston converter better for writing more? Thanks in advance!!

@prateeksaini2945 5 жыл бұрын

In India, most popular ones are Pilot Metropolitan & Lamy safari and studio. Hardcore fountain pen lover.

@emilianorabre6926 6 жыл бұрын

I have a Lamy Safari, it's the perfect pen for me!

@nieuwegeljo5645 5 жыл бұрын

Can you advice on fountain pens for left-handed writers?

@the.magnus 6 жыл бұрын

U have the sweetest voice

@Hemakshijournals27310 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite is lamy safari and twisbi eco

@jyothiiyengar8607 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos

@namhuynh3090 4 жыл бұрын

I write with a Pelikan m400 schildplatt brown. My ink is Lamy crystal ink Ruby

@dniwetamp 6 жыл бұрын

I'm using Luxor Iridium Point. Medium nib. That one is good for me.

@chandrannatesan 6 жыл бұрын

Король Днища luxor fountain pen useless scratchy

@mauricegold9377 2 жыл бұрын

It is difficult to buy fountain pens in Bali where I live now. No stationery shops sell them, and the staff in these places have no idea what I'm talking about. I managed to get a Pilot Plumix in an art shop near my house. As for inks, small bottles of Pilot Red, Blue and Black. About as unimaginative as you can get. But online there are options, even if it means paying import duty.

@mrhrmewew3636 4 жыл бұрын

My fabourite is the twsbi eco EF.

@matrixabc1 6 жыл бұрын

Hey all, what's the name of the manuscript used to write 'Dear Elizabeth' at 0:22? Tia. :)

@devikaputtala570 5 жыл бұрын

Like the metro its something I don't remember it's name how much doer it cost

@rumanahmedkhadem4396 6 жыл бұрын

The Pilot Metropolitan for it's classy design.

@ajripplecon 6 жыл бұрын

I use Parker pens with blue ink :3

@hrushikesh708 5 жыл бұрын

Can you pls tell what song that background music is from

@nusratamir8954 3 жыл бұрын

Is their a fountain pen with a ball nib and a slim figure to hold please tell me

@HyperCS2 4 жыл бұрын

The Pilot metropolitan is a bit finer than Lamy Fine(Japanese vs European) . Keep this in mind while going for Pilot metropolitans. Twsbi Eco Medium nib is so damn smooth. Have used all three of them.

@drawhanidraw 6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about buying the pilot petit, but now I'm reconsidering 🤔

@dan-gy4vu 6 жыл бұрын

Farida Fitrihani I mean pilot petit is very cheap tho. One thing is it is not the smoothest fountain pen ever, but it is still nice to use; i very much enjoy writing with them. I recomend you buy one. But dont expect a high end pen.

@drawhanidraw 6 жыл бұрын

dan Thank you so much, that's an important point to consider

@drawhanidraw 6 жыл бұрын

Student Thank you, that sounds great!

@dan-gy4vu 6 жыл бұрын

Student hey, have you tried the lamy safari? i was planning to buy one since i really like the design of the pen. do you think it writes amazingly for its price? you sound like you have a lot of experience with fountain pens.

@PatrikKron 6 жыл бұрын

dan The Lamy Safari is a very good pen. Especially for its price. Things to consider is if you think you'll like the triangular grip. And if you like the design. The line width of a Lamy safari with a fine nib is about the size of a 0.7mm gel ink pen (I compared it to the Pilot V-BALL RT 0.7).