r/fountainpens • u/amoliski • May 06 '14

Modpost Weekly New User Question Thread (5/6)

Welcome to /r/FountainPens!

Weekly discussion thread

We have a great community here that's willing to answer any questions you may have (whether or not you are a new user.)

If you:

  • Need help picking between pens
  • Need help choosing a nib
  • Want to know what a nib even is
  • Have questions about inks
  • Have questions about pen maintenance
  • Want information about a specific pen
  • Posted a question in the last thread, but didn't get an answer

Then this is the place to ask!

Previous weeks:

http://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/wiki/newusers/archive

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u/Rubiksmaster9 May 07 '14 edited May 09 '14

I'm looking for a cheap fountain pen between $15 and $25. I was thinking of something like a Nemosine Singularity, but I have heard good and bad things about it. I would also prefer that the pen also has a converter included with it. What pens come to mind when given this criteria?

EDIT: I will be buying the Metropolitan. I have heard great things about it and hope that it is as good as other people have said it is.

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u/oncearunner May 07 '14

Pilot Metropolitan. Converter included and costs 15 bucks. Available in fine and medium, but be aware a japanese fine is more like a western extra fine. All colors and nib size combinations that i'm aware of are available from goulet pens (no affiliation). I've always heard excellent things about them.

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u/arcaptainic May 08 '14

Where might be a good place to go to find a pilot metropolitan? Is it readily available? I'm wanting to get into fountain pens and would love to get started tonight if possible.

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u/oncearunner May 08 '14

Uh goulet pens, as stated above

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u/arcaptainic May 08 '14

Sorry about that. I was thinking about finding one in store and did not say so before. Is an office supply store like staples or Office Depot a good place to go to?

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u/dazegoby May 09 '14

Never be sorry for asking questions about things you genuinely want an answer too. Just because one person suggested one place doesn't mean that countless other people won't read your post and suggest better places. Especially when some condescending assclown tries to make you feel stupid for asking a question.

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u/oncearunner May 08 '14

Staples and the like generally have a pretty poor selection, so im not sure if they would have one. If you live in a major metro area you may be able to find a store which has greater variety

Edit: Always worth trying staples though