![]() ![]() Additionally, most reviewers do not all start by reviewing the most popular, or most entry level FPs before moving on. Changes in taste and shifts in the market play a huge role in the opinions a reviewer might hold. This lack of continuity across even a single reviewer is not unsurprising. In addition the article, which was published in 2013, doesn’t line up with the current recommendations on his “Top 5 Fountain Pens for Beginners” list (7). The article doesn’t discuss things like the ink capacity of the FP, a feature which may be more important to some than barrel options. For example, The Pen Addict’s review of the Metropolitan contains only a single mention of the Safari as his preferred entry level fountain pen, with the given reason as it having more barrel options (6). Instead they review one pen at a time, and while they may have a rudimentary formula for how their review is conducted, a comprehensive series of quantifiable and subjective criterion is often lacking, instead opting for soft (non-quantifiable) comparisons to a single property of a single similar (or dissimilar) FP. Most reviewers do not put pens head to head. The primary reason for writing this article was the lack of inter-comparisons across the internet. The goal of this article is to help answer the most basic question one is left with after researching FPs and deciding to take the plunge and buy a first one: which is the best? Such information is not in debate and there are numerous resources online that will provide this background. Likewise, I see no better utensil to write notes on talks, papers, and to-do lists than a FP.ĭisclaimer: this article does not describe how to use a fountain pen, or what each individual part of a fountain pen is. I wouldn’t attempt to use a fountain pen (FP) to write lab notes (though I have at least tried). I like simple, classic designs I prefer my writing utensils to only serve one purpose at a time. I've loved pens ever since I first saw my grandfather's Cross pen/pencil set he kept on his desk. I like things to last while serving their purpose as cleanly and effectively as possible. I've always been very pedantic with a tendency to nit-pick my possessions. I'm a PhD candidate studying meteorites at the American Museum of Natural History. There are many phenomenal options out there for upgrades from the basic Pilot G2 and this article does not cover them. You may as well stick with ballpoint or rollerball pens. I am also assuming that the person purchasing this pen is not prone to losing their possessions and is willing to make some sacrifices in terms of ease of use in order to switch to a fountain pen. To me this defeats one of the biggest reasons to switch to a fountain pen: being able to choose almost any ink color imaginable. For those looking to get the highest ease of use a cartridge is significantly easier, but it also limits you to the inks available in them. ![]() I am assuming that the person purchasing this pen wants to use their own ink, and will therefore also need a converter. Based on my findings I have determined that the Pilot Metropolitan represents the best balance across all compared categories and is therefore the best beginner fountain pen. I have compared a number of properties, both quantifiable and subjective, across three of the most widely-recommended beginner fountain pens: the Pilot Metropolitan, Lamy Safari, and Platinum Plaisir. Sam is a geologist, gamer, and general lover of all things with good, clean design that will last a lifetime.) ![]()
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