[Fox2twenty]

Not a collector, but I have found a few favorites over the years, wondering how popular they are with enthusiasts:

Delfonics wooden ballpoints- just for the desk since they aren't too tough, probably the finest point I've used, but most importantly have a satisfying click

Caran d'Ache 849 ballpoint - using the same one for 5-6 years now at manual labor type work, only one small dent so far. Uses 'Goliath' cartridge which is presurized like Fischer's (was mistaken here, it's not pressurized) and also works on coated papers & lasts quite a while.

The last one, 849?looks really good.

 

[Saoshyant]

The last one, 849?looks really good.

I agree, it's a little tempting

 

[Fox2twenty]

I agree, it's a little tempting

I should have never wandered into "other gear" land...

 

[Saoshyant]

It's small, but it's got a good feel to it. Plus it's click feels positively toylike.

 

[mbwilson111]

It's small, but it's got a good feel to it. Plus it's click feels positively toylike.

What is it? Looks nice.

Love the pen holder. I have the same one

 

[Fox2twenty]

It's small, but it's got a good feel to it. Plus it's click feels positively toylike.

Oooo. A good click is amazing. What is it? Like, what brand?

 

[Saoshyant]

Lamy Pico

 

[Fox2twenty]

Lamy Pico

Cool

 

[Saoshyant]

Tiny refill time

 

[mbwilson111]

Delfonics wooden ballpoints- just for the desk since they aren't too tough, probably the finest point I've used, but most importantly have a satisfying click

It will probably take a month to arrive from Japan but I have this coming.... because of you

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MUF59H2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm always terrified when people take my rec's. Hope you dig it.

Don't be terrified... its a really nice simple pen!

I was really shocked to get it from Japan today after only 6 days.... my delivery window was Nov.10th to 24th. Of course I only got this one thing while my husband got a gazillion IEMs...

I do love the wood... it feels like a pencil but its really cool that it is a pen. I often write with pencils actually but never mechanical ones. I like a nice wooden pencil as I often need to correct things... I have never found one in the UK that I like. I stocked up last time I was in Michigan.

Over-packaging? Just the bubble wrapped pen in this box. I think all of my husbands parcels would have fit in this box!

 

[mookil92]

lamy 2k F is the only pen i have left at the moment, just can't beat it

 

[Slater]

lamy 2k F is the only pen i have left at the moment, just can't beat it

Beautiful pen!

 

[gryphon1911]

I've been collecting fountain pens for a few years now. Have over 50 in my collection from $1 Chinese imports to a few hundred dollar custom builds.

My favorites are Bexley Poseidon. Here are 2 examples. The black and yellow is a custom request I had made for me.

Both have medium nibs.

 

[Slater]

I've been collecting fountain pens for a few years now. Have over 50 in my collection from $1 Chinese imports to a few hundred dollar custom builds.

My favorites are Bexley Poseidon. Here are 2 examples. The black and yellow is a custom request I had made for me.

Both have medium nibs.

Very beautiful!

In your experience, how have the Chinese pens stacked up? Do you feel they offer the same “bang for the buck” value that we see with ChiFi audio gear (among other things)?

 

[gryphon1911]

Very beautiful!

In your experience, how have the Chinese pens stacked up? Do you feel they offer the same “bang for the buck” value that we see with ChiFi audio gear (among other things)?

Most of them have been very good. I'm not a fan of the smaller nib sizes, so I go over to Goulet Pens online store and buy their replacement number 6 nibs in medium, broad and 1.1stub.