Thread: Any Fountain Pen Users?

I've had a Waterman and a Mont Blanc, but I'm with zib these days - I found a red Lamy Safari after dismissing one of my classes that I used until I left in some hotel room during a conference. As soon as I landed a full-time gig, I immediately bought a new Lamy Safari that I still use all the time. Never dries up, and always smooth flow.

I am a Pelikan addict.

i got what appears to be an aurora Ferrari as best i can tell from the pics off Ebay for a darn steal i itturns out to be any good I'll post pics soon

I recieved a lovely cross set from my old colleagues when I moved on. I acquired a converter for the fountain and now it has red quink in.

Geek

Originally Posted by Badgister

I am a Pelikan addict.

I am considering purchasing a Pelikan fountain pen to add to my small collection of pens. As of now, I am considering either the M800 or the M1000. I've managed to save enough such that I can accommodate the (significant) price difference between the two, so what I have to decide on is whether I want another pen that is similar in size to the two Mont Blanc 146s that I have now (which, by the way, feel fine in my hand), or something bigger. I am concerned that the M1000 is going to be too large (my hand measures 7 1/4" from wrist crease to longest finger) . Any thoughts?

Originally Posted by Badgister

I am a Pelikan addict.

I am considering purchasing a Pelikan fountain pen to add to my small collection of pens. As of now, I am considering either the M800 or the M1000. I've managed to save enough such that I can accommodate the (significant) price difference between the two, so what I have to decide on is whether I want another pen that is similar in size to the two Mont Blanc 146s that I have now (which, by the way, feel fine in my hand), or something bigger. I am concerned that the M1000 is going to be too large (my hand measures 7 1/4" from wrist crease to longest finger) . Any thoughts?

Originally Posted by Peter57

I am considering purchasing a Pelikan fountain pen to add to my small collection of pens. As of now, I am considering either the M800 or the M1000. I've managed to save enough such that I can accommodate the (significant) price difference between the two, so what I have to decide on is whether I want another pen that is similar in size to the two Mont Blanc 146s that I have now (which, by the way, feel fine in my hand), or something bigger. I am concerned that the M1000 is going to be too large (my hand measures 7 1/4" from wrist crease to longest finger) . Any thoughts?

The Edison Perl I have ia a large pen but not "overly" large. Probably the same sze as a 146. If you go to Edison Pen site and email Brian he'll be more than happy to send you the measurements. He custom makes his pens...

Originally Posted by Peter57

I am considering purchasing a Pelikan fountain pen to add to my small collection of pens. As of now, I am considering either the M800 or the M1000. I've managed to save enough such that I can accommodate the (significant) price difference between the two, so what I have to decide on is whether I want another pen that is similar in size to the two Mont Blanc 146s that I have now (which, by the way, feel fine in my hand), or something bigger. I am concerned that the M1000 is going to be too large (my hand measures 7 1/4" from wrist crease to longest finger) . Any thoughts?

I have a m1000 and its heft will temper your handwriting in a good way and you will find that it looks better than with a pen that has much less weight to it. The size is something that you hands and shirt pocket will need to adjust to. But you both will.

this makes seven days I've been waiting for my aroura to get here. i do not like usps sometimes

I have 3 and like 2 of them a lot. I have the Lamy 2000 stainless steel. And an Edison Beaumont stealth. I also have a Franklin-Christoph 29. It should be coming back in the mail tomorrow. I have sent it back 2 times now because it won't write correctly. Hopefully third times the charm!