Top 5 Entry-Level Gold Nib Pens

Once you’re into the fountain pen hobby you realize that there’s another level: gold nib pens. These pens start around $140 and go up from there, so I wanted to give you my personal favorites that are entry-level price (under $200) with 14k or 18k gold nibs.

Why gold nibs? The gold is a softer metal than stainless steel, and will act sort of like a shock absorber when you’re writing. It will typically make for a smoother writing experience. These pens I’m about to mention are the ones I think are the best value, to give you the best writing experience, most unique features, and best introduction into gold nib pens.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:56 Pilot Custom 74
1:49 Lamy 2000
2:31 Pilot Vanishing Point
3:24 Pilot Falcon
4:32 Platinum 3776 Century
5:33 Honorable Mention - Pilot E95s

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[rrrr-bqbm]

I'm Japanese.
I like fountain pen very much.
It is difficult for me to understand English but I think that this video is very good.
I am sorry that my English is not good.

[Mynimi]

I adore the Pilot E95s. It's my first gold nib and it's THE BEST if you hate posting in general, but are forced to do it when you use the pen on a train for example. This feels just perfect posted. And the vintage look just adds to my love for it.

[Varth_Dader.Twitch]

pilot falcon looks awesome and it might be my first expensive pen.

[darksoul]

The Lamy 2000 is just too good it might as well be an end-level workhorse gold nib pen.

[Drehirth]

I have the Lamy 2000 and the Platinum 3776 Century and one thing that has really stood out is the durability of the former.

I always disliked how pens made of resin will get scratched sooo easily even from normal use, but the lamy doesn't get those "micro scratches" that the resin pens do; if you're bothered by those like I am I extra recommend looking into the Lamy 2000.

I had mine ground to a custom stub and it's pretty much the only pen I use now because it's also insanely smooth and just "soft" enough to sometimes show off the shading of the ink that makes it perfect for me.

I've also dropped it twice and it STILL looks brand new (I SWEAR i'm not normally that clumsy -.-) so when they mention it's durable in the video I can personally attest to it..

[solbermartinez]

Getting the e95S next month! My 1st gold nib pen and I'm very excited!

[RockHudrock]

Great video! I like how your pace is fast - you get to the point and lots of interesting info in a short vid.

[PresidentFTR]

Lamy 2000 was my first ever Gold Nib pen. As someone who started with the Lamy Safari, it's a lot to get used to!

[annamarielewis]

Always such a pleasure to see your friendly face talking about my favorite subject 💝

[sebasiouxsierodriguez]

My first Gold nib Pen was a Parker Sonnet and from this list I own a Lamy 2000 which I love writing with. Very informative video and interesting list. Thx a lot!

[windowsBMR]

I love my Lamy 2000! Great feel, and great ink capacity!

[carolmelancon]

I, for one, am very happy you are Pilot heavy because that's what I chose when getting into fountain pens. I'm so happy to feel I made good decisions when a FP newbie :) I first bought (over a couple of years) 4 Pilot VPs. Coming from a dip pen/calligraphy background, the click function was the deal maker, plus the wonderful nib quality. I bought a couple of custom italic nib units, then learned to grind my own for my needs. The interchangeable nib units are a big plus for me. If it wasn't super-convenient, I'd just use a dip pen. I'd love to see your thoughts on the rotring Art Pen. They are probably more geared to calligraphy, but the nibs write so smoothly, and are so forgiving, it might tempt some of your customers to try a true italic hand.

[imresereny]

1:58 - Brian, in all respect, just to put it right: the Lamy 200 was in actual fact _not_ "their founding pen, when they started the company". By the 1966 introduction the 2000, which was a groundbreaking item both in terms of technology, materials used and product design, the company was in business for 36 years already and looked back on quite a few successfull - now thought after - pens like those of the Orthos, Artus, Pollux, 27 and 99 series.

[gregnajar]

Love taking a few hits from my wax pen and watching these vids. These pens are beautiful

[Sonicman]

Loving the trucks behind you. I LOVE the E95S too. Great vid.

Prices have seriously changed in 5 years 😂

[beandrake]

The pilot falcon became my go to pen for illustration. The extra fine nib works well for scientific illustration. It also has enough line variance to adjust to different art styles. It is also so smooth!

[Ziretech]

Got the platinum century 3776 blue with EF nib. I take notes in my A6 Leuchtturm1917 dotted notebooks and it is absolutely perfect! Loves the stiffness and feedback of the nib!

[yukiyoholic]

I have collected all of 3776 and I also love PTL 5000a. Thanks for these pens, I love to study more than any other time.

[jpd]

My first gold nib pen was a Platinum #3776 with Music Nib. I never expected myself to like it so much!

[wryan]

Brian you are always so upbeat. Great Videos!