5 Best Inexpensive Fountain Pens For Beginners

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Get your hands on one of our recommended best budget fountain pens:

00:00 Introduction

It was introduced in 2012 and it was universally praised as a really good fountain pen especially at the price point. It comes in a nice gift box, has a nice weight, very clean lines, and you can even choose between different nib widths which is not something you often find in this price range.

Usually, it's sold in a five-pack for ten dollars and it has a nib, it looks pretty cheap like a typical rollerball and it is all plastic. It's considered a disposable fountain pen that you can't refill once the ink is all gone.

These pens cost approximately $5 each and most people are shocked by how low the prices are and how valuable it seems in comparison. If you want a huge bang for the buck, Jinhao is definitely worth a look.

On the other hand, the X 750 has kind of a brushed stainless steel look in platinum color the nib is likewise in the same color. It has a nice lid that clicks on and seems quite tight even though over time, I don't quite think it will stand the test of time.

The standard version of the Safari is made out of plastic. You can also find different versions of metals such as aluminum but in my experience, they dent very easily and scratch so they don't look very well. Going with the original plastic version is just fine. The styling is definitely the most industrial one but it's very comfortable in your hand and it's very easy to grip for small hands as well as medium hands.

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Gentleman's Gazette

[IamPhantom-mvgl]

I’m a High Schooler from Australia, and I use the Lamy Safari fountain pen for most of my class notes. Very uncommon, but people often ask me where they can buy one. In my opinion, it presents great value and everyone should own AT LEAST one. If not the Safari, at least one other fountain pen.

[AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

When I switched from a cartridge razor to a safety razor, I kinda want to do the same thing with my writing tools. No waste, classy, stylish. 💪🙏

[horseshoe_nc]

I just picked up my first fountain pen, a Pilot Metropolitan with a fine nib. As a left handed person. I have either had ball point pens, that sometimes doesn't write well. Or, gel pens that dries too slowly.

So far, I am really liking the Pilot Metropolitan. The ink made by Pilot, drys on paper very quickly. And the pen lays down ink very well. I also really like the light touch needed to write.

[NotAFanMan]

TWISBI Eco. At around 30 USD it can be the first and last fountain pen you need honestly. Twist cap that'll never let the pen dry out, piston filling, the pen barrel is the ink window, and a nice assortment of nibs that are very smooth to write with. They're wonderful.

[RainbowTurd]

Every student still used the Lamy Safari at least once in Germany^^

[medihabaku]

My pick was the X450, I love it and it really looks a lot more expensive than it actually is. Also it writes very smoothly, no scratchy feeling and very well made.

[kennekam]

Glad you included the Pilot Varsity. One of my favorites. Many years ago I bought a Mont Blanc 149 which had problems with its ink feed. So I sent it in for a checkup.
When I got it back and tested it, there was still a problem with the ink feed. Too little ink came trough. So back it went. When I tested it, this time there was much to much ink flow. So for a third time I sent it back, this time with a Pilot Varsity and a request to adjust the ink flow so that it was the same as the Varsity.
MB was not impressed with me at all :) But they did replace the pen with another which solved the problem. Strange that 149 was the only one I had problems with. Must have owned 50-60 MBs over the years. My favorite ones are the 147 Traveler and the Herbert von Karajan homage. And the 145 ballpoint for when I have to fill out forms.

[colasalz]

I visited the factory of Lamy when I was a child.... i grew up in Heidelberg, Germany. And LAMY safari is kind of the " go to" fountain pen for many pupils.

[deborahgiles]

I love my Lamy Safaris. I have one with an extra fine and one with a medium nib. I use them for ink sketching with permanent Platinum Carbon ink. I also write with them both daily to keep the ink flowing. I love how durable and practical they are and the fun modern design. I love that I can just refill whenever the ink runs out. Buying these was a choice I made in order to avoid throwing out plastic pens regularly and to eventually save money over constantly re-buying non-refillable black pens for sketching. It has worked out VERY well.

[gnomilius]

Canadian prices:

Pilot Metropolitan: $22-28

Pilot Varsity: $4-7

Jinhao x450: $7

Jinhao x750: $10

Lamy Safari: $34-37

(These are all based on the cheapest/best offers I could find in Canadian prices.)

The Pilot Metropolitan is my favorite. I love the simple design, and it's shape. The grip is also amazing, and it comes with my favorite converter. I would definitely recommend this, or a Jinhao as a starter pen.

Update: I think that a Jinhao x750 is the most worth it pen for beginners.

[Boerje]

I started with Lamy Safari. Definetly recommended!

[stefanhnavetsea]

jinhao x750 it is hefty, well made, writes well on normal paper, didn't dry out on the nib after months, their own blue cartridge is also good, and cheap.

[toddmiller]

My favorite part about the Lamy Safari is that you can mix and match colors among your collection (or with your friends).

[kennethmcgeechan]

The Pilot V pen is brilliant for leaving in your desk at work just for those rare occasions when you forget your good pens as it will write 1st time even if it has not been used in 6-9 months.

[grammarnazi]

If you are looking for an inexpensive pen, the Wing Sung 698 and Pilot 78g are great options under 20$. They are presentable and the 78g broad series even comes with italic capabilities.

Edit: They come in a wide range of colors from clear, or as I like: black and gold. My Wing Sung 698 has not shown ANY signs of wear in three months, despite daily school use.

[bootsnsaddle]

Finally !!! Someone showed me HOW to fill a fountain pen !!! THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!

[lyutsin]

The only fountain pen I currently own is a Lamy Safari. I use it for writing in a journal. I use bottled ink and a converter, extra fine nib. I had a Lamy Safari and a Ohto pen made in Japan that cost $15. I forgot why I got rid of it. I had one package of Pilot varsity disposable fountain pens.

[grumblekin]

I collect old and new fountain pens and agree with the points in this video.

I have 120 bottles of ink, too... But that's a different video!

[mangophett]

Love the fountain pen video! I would also love to see more, maybe one explaining elegant inks and colours you recommend for professionalism. I personally love using a dark brown or a very dark teal black, especially the Pilot Iroshizuku inks.

Maybe even a video on slightly higher end gold nibs too?

Fountain pens really add that finishing touch in a quality outfit

[GoldspotPens]

Spot on suggestions and a great primer for beginners to understand their options to start off. The Jinhaos may be a little troublesome with quality control being spotty from China. The Faber-Castell Grip is another solid option from Germany.