Comments on: Best bets under $50

By: Maverick Woo

Maverick Woo — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:18:06 +0000

(Wow, Google Reader recommneds your blog to me and am I happy!)

I currently write with a Lamy Safari Vista (the demonstrator model) and I have a trick that I would like to share: buy an EF and then write without ink on sandpaper for a minute for the first couple days. This will turn the steel nib into an “almost-F”, and I find that this procedure customizes the nib to my writing angle better than a factory F nib. At such an affordable price, I think it’s worth a try.

BTW, while I am at it, may I suggest that you turn the feed into a full rss feed? Currently it’s partial and I would really appreciate a full feed.

By: Bart

Bart — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:27:05 +0000

Great list, excellent picks. This is my favorite pen category (being a cheapskate) and I have most of these, and all of them are great. But your photo of the Kultur reminded me of one I’ve wanted that I’m still missing. Off to ebay to get one.

By: Ondina

Ondina — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:54:55 +0000

Fantastic article about the $50 range fountain pens. Your blog rocks, Ryan. Is curious, for as much praise I’ve heard about the Parker 51, I still resist getting one. I have a Parker 21 that I keep only for pure sentimental reasons, was given to me by my father. Is the looks, or, I don’t know what. And vintage pens attract me lots, but for whatever reason, the 51……Nobody gives me pens anymore, so I can’t even expect one as a present. Maybe one day I’ll change my mind.
Congratulations on the blog again.

By: Speedmaster

Speedmaster — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:03:37 +0000

>> “Chris, surely you jest. Never had a P51? You’re missin’ out, buddy!”

I hear ya’, Ireally need to grab a decent used one someday if the price is right.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 19 May 2008 17:32:58 +0000

I absolutely love my Pilot Knight. It’s fast become my go to pen and for under $40 SHIPPED, you can’t beat it!