Thinking about a first pen?

After the excitement of fountain pen day, maybe you've been introduced to the world of the fountain pen, or perhaps you need some suggestions to pass over to someone who you've got interested.

So here's a little list of some possible introductory pens that may be of help.

So what should you look for in a first fountain pen? and how much do you spend?

All this really is up to you, the best thing to do in our opinion is get into a pen shop and try some pens out, then you'll be able to find out what fits your hand, what nib size suits your handwriting and what you look for in the design of a pen.

If you're stuck for inspiration though, we're here to help.


First up is one of the most widely used pens in the world, the Lamy Safari, inexpensive, nicely designed as with all Lamy pens, a perfect starting point. It takes ink cartridges or you can use a converter with it, and has a handy little window so you can see how much ink is left. For around £15 one of the best around!

(available in all the colours of the rainbow)


Next is a pen that is extremely striking in both it's appearance and the way it operates, certainly impressed me, it is the Pilot Capless Carbonesque. Part of the select few of pens which use a retractable nib, in both cool factor and writing prowess this pen excels, priced at around £125, it's higher up the price scale, but most definitely worth the money, just look at it!




Monteverde is a brand that is relatively new to Write Here, but we're glad we finally got some in as they don't disappoint. Coming it at around the £50 mark, The Prima collection is particularly striking, it's fashioned from European grade Acrylic Resin and accented with chrome, its sleek shape results in a pen that is ergonomically balanced, we'll get a video review up of it as soon as we can so you can see it in action.

(available in 5 more colours)


Moving back over to Japan now, with the Sailor Reglus Fountain Pen, at the lower end of the Sailor price band at £80, the Reglus, Sailor have worked hard to implement features that show off their skills and talent, the resin body has a pearlescent shine complemented with silver trim. On the top of the clip is the famous Sailor logo giving a superb balance to the design - a great looking fountain pen.

( also available in orange, blue or grey)


So there are our thoughts on what the first time fountain pen user might look for, what would you or have you recommended to a friend?