Fountain Pen Question - Page 2

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

@insomniac2 wrote:
I've been using fountain pens for 60 years, I prefer the Sheaffer brand (they used to be readily available, and were priced at around $5). Unfortunately, they're very difficult to find (I have bought several on ebay, along with black cartridges).

Someone bought me a Waterman pen long ago, but it just felt too dry to me.

@insomniac2 @faeriemoon I remember the Sheaffer cartridge pens many of us had in school and the pretty ink colors. My favorites were the peacock blue and green ink cartridges... Sheaffer made good pens of all sorts and while I think the 'student' cartridge fountain pens might be a piece of history, though perhaps not, but they do still make cartridge fountain pens and cartridges are so much neater than bottles of ink... Their website is worth a look... I believe Waterman and possibly some other pen brands also offer fountain pens that refill with cartridges rather than bottles of ink...

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

Are we talking about the old time Fountain Pens that had to be refilled with ink? I remember knocking it over a few times and spilling the ink. I was watching Leave it to Beaver last week and Wally had to refill his pen. It brought back memories.

I have to check one out.

Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

Wow!! I just checked Amazon and they have a few. Have to check the reviews because I will get one.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

Oh my Gosh! When I was in grade school we used cartridge pens! I KNOW they aren't the same, but the memories of my second grade teacher (a beautiful nun in full robes,) used to pull up her robes and jump rope with us!!!

I went to a Catholic school, although, I was reared Lutheran for a long time.

OH!!!! I can't believe it! I remembered Schaffer cartridge pens!!!!

Mine was blue one year, green the next. The barrel was transparent.

A favorite for high school and college students in the 1960's, pens like this one were commonly referred to as “School Pens.” Cartridges were so easy and quick to replace with no messy bottles necessary.

Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

@insomniac2 I just say the Sheaffer Brand on Amazon. Don´t know if it´s exactly the type you had.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

@Sage04 wrote:
@insomniac2 I just say the Sheaffer Brand on Amazon. Don´t know if it´s exactly the type you had.

@Sage04 Semi transparent barrel. A favorite for high school and college students in the 1960's, pens like this one were commonly referred to as “School Pens.” Cartridges were so easy and quick to replace with no messy bottles necessary.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

no specific recommendations on a particular pen, but my favorite pen website and other fine office items is LEVENGER.

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Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@faeriemoon Goulet Pens has an excellent site and knowlegable staff who can help you. They have exactly the information you are looking for! They have suggestions for beginners, starter pens, intermediate and so forth, price ranges etc.

I highly recommen German and Japanese pens. They are by far the best brands. Lamy, Pelikan, Sailor, Platinum, and Pilot are excellent choices. You will get a far better product with these and some other brands.

I have been a pen collector since junior high school, and you'll be amazed at the choices, colors, inks, etc. It is so much fun. Goulet pens also has samples of writing from about every pen they sell.

Other retailer that are excellent include Pen Chalet, Fahrneys, Fountain Pen Hospital, and others. Happy shopping and have fun! But you do have a lot of excellent choices out there!