Figboot's Top 10 Fountain Pens

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[pavanhuliyar]

Most of us won't mind watching what we can never obtain. You can consider breaking your rule of not reviewing pens not in market. At the least, we get see something cool than missing out a pen altogether.. thank you for this video. I watch these top 10s over and over when i get bored.

[jason_weaver]

Can confirm that on the Nakaya dorsal fin that is layered Urushi and not just the shape of the ebonite underneath, saw an x-ray of one on Instagram and it is quite clear where the ebonite is and isn't whilst still being able to see the outer profile so you know it's the dorsal fin. Most likely they use a thickened Urushi with clay powders to build up the fin so it isn't necessarily hundreds of layers to build up but it is still quite the process and if I had to guess, still probably 50 or so layers of lacquer.

[ryanalollipop]

Honorable Mentions: Conid Bulkfiller Kingsize, Rockster Daydreamer, Pen 18111 Night Sky Sakura.

Top 10 (in no particular order):
Visconti Blue Ripple
Omas Milord Arco Brown
Pilot Custom Urushi
Nakaya Dorsal Fin 2
Sailor King of Pen Pro Gear Sky
Classic Pen LB5
Montblanc Alfred Hitchcock
Danitrio Tame-nuri on Shu (Red) on Genkai
Leonardo Momento Zero Figboot on Pens
Namiki Emperor

[raikuthedragon]

I’m glad I found you because my dad is a HUGE fountain pen nerd and I’ve been looking into joining the fountain pen connoisseur club but haven’t known what’s good. I only have a random Sheaffer with an italic nib that was donated to me and a cheap speedball dip pen and some different nibs. I know that the pilot pens are good because my dad owns a few and has let me try them so I know that those are already on my list for when I get to know a little more about fountain pens.

[andykellens]

Really nice video! Not sure what I envy you the most for: the fabulous pen collection, or meeting and interviewing Neil deGrasse Tyson. As a Belgian, nice to see the Conid in the honourable mentions ... still hitting myself over the head for not picking one up when they were still accepting orders.

[ambsquared]

I am surprised that the Night Sky Sakura didn’t make your final 10. When I saw it in your original review, I thought it was just amazing. A bit outside my comfort range in price, but I have found myself considering maybe if I don’t get a new pen or ink for a while, I could go for it. When I started down the fountain journey, never thought I’d spend over $100 for a pen, but I have passed that limit now. Maybe someday.

[vincentferreira]

The Fountain Pen hospital is one of my favorite places in the world. I grew up in New Jersey so I was there as much as I could be.

[robp.]

Excellent list. If I were to offer a top ten ranking it would be as follows:

10. Danitrio Genkai
9. Pilot Custom Urushi
8. Namiki Emperor
7. Leonardo Moment Zero 
6. Visconti Blue Ripple
5. Sailor King of Pen
4. Nakaya Dorsal Fin 
3. Classic Pens LB5
2. Montblanc Alfred Hitchcock
1. Omas Milord in the Arco Celluloid

[bgreer]

Great list David!
You should do a top ten list of in stock available pens. That would be nice 😊

[christianjohnson]

Thanks for showing us these pens!!! Love seeing the different brands side by side!

[mikedr]

Those are, for the most part, some BIG pens! Beautiful and certainly something to pass down to your offspring - congrats!

[JJ-lxsb]

Here's how I would sort your list:

10. Danitrio Genkai
9. Nakaya Dorsal Fin v2
8. Leonardo Momento Zero
7. Montblanc Alfred Hitchcock
6. Visconti Blue Ripple
5. Namiki Emperor
4. Sailor King of Pen
3. Pilot Custom Urushi
2. Classic Pens LB5
1. OMAS Milord Arco Bronze

[Raj-viz]

I watch your videos occasionally since months, And I always read it Bigfoot untill I heard Figboot from you. I am shocked at how this word tricked my mind this whole time!

[JoelTurrell]

Fascinating. For next year, try a pen by Giovanni Santini, perhaps one of his Giants or one of those he made some time ago when he owned Ancora. I only have seven of them, but I find each one to be something so special that I could never bring myself to sell one.

[oldkingcrow]

Don't know how I found this channel. But I'm here for it 🤣

I think when he said "I miss traveling and seeing my pen friends" he missed a real opportunity to say "pen pals"

[JannyHaak]

Very impressive list! You have an awesome collection, David! 😍

[ShadowHawk]

These pens are all just STUNNING! I don’t blame you for not wanting the stress of actually ranking them! I must say, I am really happy that I own at least one of the pens on this list! Which pen you ask? Well, the first limited edition Figboot Momento Zero of course! I am so happy I was able to get one of these pens! Excellent list, David! Bravo!

[avnishcantcountd]

Great list David! This has been a great year for your channel and I hope the next will be too!

[HolographicSweater]

I like the ones that look more simpler, like the Sailor KoP Ebonite. very cool

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Thank you for making this video. My favorite was the Alfred Hitchcock pen, spectacular.🎉 Rachelle in Seattle