Top 5 Fountain Pens For Beginners

[@SankiKingOfficial]

1. Platinum Preppy 2. Pilot Kakuno 3. Pilot Metropolitan 4. Lamy Safari 5. TWSBI ECO

[@ionutandrei5836]

Thanks

[@grammarnazi7428]

Wing Sung 698, especially in black gold for a classy appearance.

[@kanishka.b8550]

Twsbi exo is expensive! well that’s considering our currency anyway where platinum preppy is also pretty expensive for a pen! RIP me.

[@stritlit]

Kaweco classic sport? Jinhao x450?!

[@garychan927]

@RyanHung why

[@lauradang1748]

You can find fountain pens almost in every store in Vietnam. Every Vietnamese kid has to use the fountain pen when they're in elementary school.

[@cuongaloha]

Thu Hà Đặng what is the best nib size for elementary school, do you think? I need one for my little sister. Thank you!

[@Potatoalex538]

Why cant they use normal pens why so hard one given first??

[@anhhuynhkimnguyen6793]

Oh yeah yeah. I continued after elementary and now my ring finger’s a little bent from using them so hard haha

[@anhhuynhkimnguyen6793]

darang sir ligoo You can use normal purple pens in elementary too. A fountain pen is just preferred, I remember getting ink all over though. After that, no one really cares about what you use.

[@lindatruong4085]

Yeah. I was one of those kids until I moved overseas. But I wasn't able to reunite with these pens until years later.

[@d.k6721]

I'm from Germany and in 3rd grade, we we're forced to write with fountain pens. Now I'm in grade 9 and I still use one. Some now only use pens and some still use fountain pens. I seriously recommend the Lamy all star/ Safari. Everyone uses them here. Well there's a reason.. they write very good. I'm soon going to upgrade to a Lamy Studio. When I get older I probably get a Lamy 2000, which is very expensive.

[@madmarty2892]

Why forced

[@AbbyGuard]

Keep writing with normal fountain pens. From 1. to 6. grade I wrote with a normal Füller. Then I switched to those crazy ball point Füller thing because everyone in school did... I completly ruined my handwriting and I only wrote 2 years with it and then switched back to a normal Füller. And now with 25 I am trying to get a better looking and more readable handwriting...

[@meladace9772]

Madmarty well not forced. we’re taught to write cursive and you use fountain pens for that so it’s part of the curriculum.

[@medha6735]

Madmarty German has many long words, so cursive is very common. For example, buchstabieren (to spell), Schreibtischstuhl (desk chair), Weihnachten (Christmas), and even numbers are one word. 7,386 is siebentausenddteihundertsechundachtzig. Sieben tausend: 7,000; dreihundert: 300; sechsundachtzig: 6+80 = 86.

[@Crazytesseract]

In India, most people use fountain pens in school, and switch to gel or ballpoint pens when they start working. I use only one Japanese Pilot and one French Parker fountain pen.

[@joskywalker7133]

Where I live (Germany/Bavaria) we were required to use a fountain pen since grade 2. A 'normal' pen is usually just used older students.

[@emilianorabre6926]

labellolo WTF i'm from Germany and i can write with a Meisterstück 149 if i want, (from the 1st class)

[@nonamename7763]

I am also from germany and I agree with your statement. In 2nd grade you learn how to write with a fountain pen and you have to write with it. When you start 5th or 6th grade, you can choose which pen you would like to write with because the teachers don't mind that anymore.

[@julidrumm295]

Reiraoo Nanaaa how do you say fountain pen in german?

[@dulcisamare2639]

In germany it's Füllfederhalter or the shorter versions Füllhalter or Füllfeder. Füller is the most common.

[@lauraanton5955]

Interesting... It was the same for me in France!

[@jadeeewyd1354]

You know your stationary addiction is serious when some one says " what's your favorite KZbin channel'' And you reply with "jetpens!" *person slowly walks away*

[@ritubluefairy]

Jadeeewyd 😃

[@i6okqi]

jasmine!!

[@pilote111]

nobody ask that

[@kanishka.b8550]

Jadeeewyd it’s easier than answering the question “what’s special about this pen from a normal one?!”

[@knifejack2153]

lol

[@Rime_Di_Michelangelo]

Great selection of beginner fountain pens, if not the best out there at the moment. I have a Pilot Kakuno in F and love it. Light weight, sturdy and with a smooth nib. I highly recommend it. Love your videos JetPens, please keep up spreading the knowledge and love for fine stationery products!

[@suman5492]

Does it come with converter or cartridge?

[@dabingflameboy237]

Rime-e-Lettere law

[@kmk130]

Suman Nath Kakuno comes with a black cartridge, however, it is compatible with Pilot converters. I'm not sure which size, though.

[@MOHAMMADZAINTHAKUR]

Wallclock

[@candycake9531]

@@suman5492 what's f mean, fine?

[@JLConawayII]

It has a smiley face, to let you know which side should face up. :)

[@speedeater1]

I started with a Faber Castell Loom Medium, it is very smooth. I got a JinHao for curiosity, and it surprised me. Those two worth a try as well.

[@kiss6917]

I started with the MUJI aluminum fountain pen and later moved on to the faber castell loom pen. The loom has extremely smooth nib, nice weightiness to it and is so well rounded that I think its perfect for beginners that want the slightly more expensive early investment.

[@ラピュタゴリラゴリラゴリラ]

Sorry I can't English well Your video is very nice!

[@JetPens]

Thank you! :D

[@miaherrin8067]

Your english is great!

[@kaneezamina1761]

U did a great job

[@IPAWS2018]

You did good.

[@arvindshukla8040]

Your English is very good! :D

[@haroldshepherd3613]

My mind: I got so many lamys Random classmate: can I borrow a lamy Me: HEL NA

[@kanishka.b8550]

Harold Shepherd oh yeah!

[@Floofy_3421]

@@janni_tuts_420 if you were talking to me I'd be like "do you have a DelGuard I wanna try it out"

[@jasminejohnston6393]

Thanks for including the Pilot Kakuno. It’s my favourite fountain pen. I love the happy face on the nib

[@esa27899]

My favorite is the last one it’s so beautiful 😍

[@knownaigm]

Total fountain pen snob here, great selection of beginner pens! I'd also point out that the TWSBI Eco is not only a cool filling system, it holds a ton of ink too!

[@skybluey217]

I have the Lamy Safari Fountain Pen and it’s so satisfying to write with but i’d love to try other types 😊

[@Earthlaw]

I have and use a number of expensive fountain pens. But even so, I really enjoy using every day the TWSBI Eco with a 1.1 mm stub nib. It is a nib where the line of ink on the page varies depending on the direction of the stroke. I use the TWSBI to write with a fairly fine but elegant line in my Hobonichi one-page-per-day "daytimer."

[@drmaheshsonar]

Already started using Lamy . It’s a great writing experience. Would like to add a few more to my collection. Planning to have a metropolitan next

[@MultiAlliot]

did you like the metropolitan

[@freyagreaves1460]

I have been using fountain pens since I was 8 and I still love my Lamy pens!!

[@liselottefrejdig2869]

My favorites among these pens is Lamy Safari (with Extra Fine nib) and Pilot Metropolitan (with fine nib). But Jinhao X750 and 8802 are also both nice and cheap.

[@jinallenrosaroso03]

I think the one i bought from China is Jinhao.

[@FerralVideo]

I got into fountain pens with a Hongdian Forest off Amazon. It served me well, but is definitely feeling its age after a few years of heavy use. I upgraded it to a blue Twsbi Eco that I absolutely LOVE. I've also got a Preppy that I should use more... I've since accumulated an actual collection, mostly of terribly cheap fountain pens, but the Eco remains my faithful companion.

[@elenatarasova2039]

I love LAMY, it looks soooo comfortable!!!! (*ordered LAMY Joy, can't wait to get it)

[@zenandink3531]

I LOVE my TWSBI Eco--soooo smooth and so beautiful to look at and hold😊

[@SilverCymbal]

Really great and well done video. Useful information, great pace and well shown. Thank you kindly!

[@horseshoe_nc]

I recently picked up a Pilot Metropolitan fountain pen. I'm really liking the pen. It lays down ink very well, with just a light touch on the paper. As a left handed person, ball point pens and gel pens don't work too well. Because the ink doesn't dry quick enough to not smear. Not a problem with the Pilot Metropolitan and Pilot ink.

[@Amy-Bo-Bamy]

Your jingle reminds me of the "Intel inside" jingle.

[@Amy-Bo-Bamy]

Great video though

[@JetPens]

Thanks!

[@taimdala]

Omigosh, yes! I hear it, too!

[@ambilivs4116]

I too felt like that

[@gabrielyohalmo]

Love the way the narrator girl guide us trough the best fountain pens across best marks, such Pilot Wich is my very first fountain pen in years, loved it!

[@lighthousekeeper101]

Your stationary videos are addictive... I have many fountain pens also the. Matt black Lamy and the exact black pilot metropolitan featured the video... I love the latter... Honestly pilot metropolitan is awesome

[@CarthagoMike]

My beginner fountain pen was the one I got in elementary school when we started writing lessons. I guess they are not very common in the US. (I'm European btw)

[@AlwaysInAtari]

To the Europeans and others who use fountain pens since school, what are the brands that are used if you don't mind my asking? I'm genuinely curious if we aficionados are paying through our nose for the novelty. The generation prior to mine used chepo dip fountain pens (made by god knows who) but we've since moved to ballpoints (dries quick, cheap, doesn't feather or bleed through). You only find fountain pens in art shops and jewelry stores, now. I use dip pens for illustration purposes mostly but I'm considering moving to fountain for writing.

[@AbbyGuard]

In germany you can find fountain pens in every shop that sells stationary items. Every kid in elementary school writes with it so the fointains pens are on the cheaper side. Normaly around 3-12€. The most common brands for students im Germany are: Pelikan, Lamy, Online, Stabilo. There is also a selection of fountain pens with a ball point.... Don't use them! They just ruin your handwriting.

[@AlwaysInAtari]

@@AbbyGuard Thanks for the reply. I'm familiar with those brands but usually pass over Online and Stabilo since I'm way more familiar with brands like Bic, Pental, Uni (Mitsubishi), Parker, Croxley etc. They completely dominate our stationary department and convenient stores. Most are filled with rollerball, ballpoint and gel. Some pigment markers etc. Noted. I already have a handful of more affordable fountain pens like Platinum Preppy and Lamy Vista. Here's hoping for better handwriting.

[@LifeInPink999]

I have Lamy Safary with a fine type and I like it for class not taking as it allows me to not put so much pressure on my hand that usually hurts a lot after writing 10 pages during only one lesson and I have days when it’s six class hours plus it has a comfortable grip. Some weeks ago I purchased zebra sarasa fountain pens that are not reusable, as they come in multicolor I use them for titles but the type is rigid and sometimes scratches the paper (something Lamy Safary doesn’t do) and some inexpensive one but they make one se the quality of good fountain pen and Lamy is very affordable. The last two years I took notes on my MacBook or iPad but this year I switched to handwriting again, maybe because I don’t type fast enough or because it makes me rewrite them on a word or use a very fine type pens to make my notes extra neat when I’m home. A doble work but makes remember better. Anyway really want to try some of this list.

[@neilpiper9889]

My favourites are Pilot Pluminix with the B stub nib Pilot Kakuno clear demonstrater with the B stub nib +Con 70 converter Twsbi Eco with the 1.1 nib. Jinhao 992 Jinhao X750 Shimmering Sands

[@prettykeet]

My first is Pilot Preppy fine, and I'm not much of a fan (mostly because the barrel comes unscrewed while I'm drawing with it, and it kinda makes my hand cramp, but I also get a lot of dry hits-- even after throwing out the brand new cartridge so I could try converter). I'm thinking replaceable nibs would be cool, so my next will probably be Lamy. TWSBI Eco, you're on my wish list 🌼

[@ichirofakename]

I'm surprised you don't have the Pilot Petit1 on your list, as you are the only US online store I have located that carries it. I have bought 17 from you, so I can have one for every color of ink I have, and never have to clean them. I have to believe that for a beginner, a low price is essential, and $3.30 is pretty dang low. It works reliably, and will give a newcomer a taste of the fountain pen experience.

[@DD-d6d3]

I love the Kakuno

[@50hats77]

I have always used Preppy fountain pens. I love them.

[@400cabal]

I just recently got the Pilot Metropolitan and had to recheck how much I paid for it when I held it in my hend. The weight and build quality of the pen makes it feel like it costs more than you paid for.

[@Miyavisgirl1540]

I love using my Platinum Peppy fountain pens with the eye-dropper ink filling method. :)

[@mr_terrorman_0]

I’m deciding on getting my first fountain pen, and this video was very helpful!

[@ntinagon.5742]

A friend asked me what fountain pen I would recommend her for using. Glad my choices were the same as your video!! But now she also asked me to recommend a fountain pen that she can use in class. I gave her some options. But what fountain pens would YOU recommend? They don't need to write that much, just take some notes. So would the Pilot Metropolitan be good? Please answer! Also, just to be sure, how much can I write? And, is a piston converter better for writing more? Thanks in advance!!

[@rumanahmedkhadem4396]

The Pilot Metropolitan for it's classy design.

[@drawhanidraw]

I was thinking about buying the pilot petit, but now I'm reconsidering 🤔

[@dan-gy4vu]

Farida Fitrihani I mean pilot petit is very cheap tho. One thing is it is not the smoothest fountain pen ever, but it is still nice to use; i very much enjoy writing with them. I recomend you buy one. But dont expect a high end pen.

[@drawhanidraw]

dan Thank you so much, that's an important point to consider

[@drawhanidraw]

Student Thank you, that sounds great!

[@dan-gy4vu]

Student hey, have you tried the lamy safari? i was planning to buy one since i really like the design of the pen. do you think it writes amazingly for its price? you sound like you have a lot of experience with fountain pens.

[@PatrikKron]

dan The Lamy Safari is a very good pen. Especially for its price. Things to consider is if you think you'll like the triangular grip. And if you like the design. The line width of a Lamy safari with a fine nib is about the size of a 0.7mm gel ink pen (I compared it to the Pilot V-BALL RT 0.7).

[@abc-wv4in]

Good selection. I have all of these except the Preppy. I love the Eco (and that it's available with a 1.1 stub nib) and the Metropolitans. The Kakuno is fun, too. My Safaris are my least favorite.

[@Muskanshehzad123]

I love fountain pens and I am a collector too .

[@MrAndrew1953]

I have a Metropolitan and several Lamy. Local stationary shop has just brought in the Twisby range which I haven't used before.

[@LindselleCreates]

I have been a long time admirer of fountain pens, I think it may be time to buy one!!

[@bhutch5097]

I just bought the gold metropolitan. I hope it’s as nice as you described it!

[@saurodeepb]

I am only halfway through the video...and I've the subscribe button! just loved it. ❤❤

[@MersedessBens]

I am a beginner and I have Proppy Extra Fine. Writes and draws just excellent!

[@efremendez]

Love my Pilot Kak, only thing I wish it had was a clip cause I actually can use one with my work uniform. Pen worked easily out of the box, just don't forget to squeeze the cartridge after installing it to prime it till it writes.

[@viv_2489]

I haven't tried all of them but I have two of the metropolitans... Crocodile and lizard versions.. one I use for blue and other for black....

[@lisathaviu1154]

The Metropolitan is nice for writing, but I prefer a Noodler's Ahab Flex. They cost under $25 and if you get a clear demonstration model, you can tell how much ink is in the tank. Moreover, for drawing, they are great since they have a really nice flexible nib. If I win the lottery, I will go out and buy a Pilot Falcon fountain pen, or even a Namiki.

[@FarhanPasha1]

Namiki and pilot is same

[@kostaspsycho]

As a user of standard pen this is so beautiful

[@chucklachance]

Twsbi eco, I have four of them with 1.1 stub.

[@streamnctdreamwegoup2631]

I honestly can't understand why americans (as jetpens is an american brand) are so fascinated with fountain pens. In Romania, writing with a fountain pen at school is a must, and if you're using a normal ballpoint pen, the teacher would scold you

[@abeeradil3589]

vixx_unloyal_stan same man, but for some reason after middle school they told us they exact opposite and started scolding kids for using them which was weird as shit cause it’s the same freakin school

[@aydandraws9444]

In the US it's rare to see fountain pens used in regular use. Ball point pens are the cheapest and easiest pens to access. I never saw a real fountain pen till art school

[@Faith-zv9xr]

vixx_unloyal_stan at my school they don't really care, most people use ballpoints bc they dry quickly and you can highlight without them smearing

[@high-density-awesome2725]

On North America, they are sort of seen as a status symbol because they are thought of as an elite item (no clue why). I as a student using fountain pens almost failed an exam for using one as the teacher thought the ink was not proper for marking (got that mess sorted out). Slowly fountain pens and gel pens are becoming more mainstream though.

[@emilianorabre6926]

vixx_unloyal_stan in Germany too

[@richyr5876]

I love this one I haven't use a regular pen in over 5 years lol I carry 1 or 2 with me all the time in my backpack..

[@onlineearner9819]

My favorite pens are the Lamy Safari and the Twsbi Eco

[@Mr2Badboybrown]

i have a fountain pen from Parker it was given to me as a present from someone i work with but i'm not entirely sure of the type other than it uses cartridges but i think it's called P.11 OR PII

[@carlpablitoaustria6830]

Once again thank you Jetpen!!!

[@mauricegold9377]

It is difficult to buy fountain pens in Bali where I live now. No stationery shops sell them, and the staff in these places have no idea what I'm talking about. I managed to get a Pilot Plumix in an art shop near my house. As for inks, small bottles of Pilot Red, Blue and Black. About as unimaginative as you can get. But online there are options, even if it means paying import duty.

[@kanishka.b8550]

Became a stationary addict due to this channel.. My colleagues think I’m nuts cuz these pens are expensive in our currency & I have to order every single one of them online.....! God bless my country.😐

[@juliomiguel101]

Same thing in Brazil, the cost of one simple Lamy Safari it's around 250~300 reais with converter or 5 ink cartridge in most ads in the internet but the minimal salary is, in 2020, 1045 reais and represent 25%~30% of the minimal salary and other options more cheap cost 100~200 reais and represent 10%~20% of the minimal salary.

[@AyoumAlahmad]

Great video ❤️👍 thank you for sharing this with us 😇

[@freetobe3]

What about Jinhao pens? Cheap as hell, their shells are amazing and the internals are decent enough, compatible with international sizes so upgrading the insides and even the nibs is great for those wanting to learn more about fountain pen usage and maintenance.

[@kartikghawalkar2246]

if possible its best to get a parker vector metallix, it has a built in converter and writes smoothly and is best for students

[@UniversalEngineer]

Loved this!!!

[@antxnioo]

faber castell grip 2011 is a good pen with a good price too.

[@TooLazy65]

The Pilot Kakuno is my favorite on this list.

[@alizey6378]

Idkw but I get the satisfaction when I watch your videos I'm a stationary freak

[@NeilTheBoss12]

same here

[@nieuwegeljo5645]

Can you advice on fountain pens for left-handed writers?

[@prateeksaini2945]

In India, most popular ones are Pilot Metropolitan & Lamy safari and studio. Hardcore fountain pen lover.

[@prateekmani]

I just purchased Preppy medium. It's nice for beginners but nib should be fine or extra fine not medium.

[@zaidawwad6720]

The lamy safari and the twsbi eco are my favorite

[@codenamemati]

Over here the most accessible (price and availability) is the Parker Vector, so is the one most begginers use.

[@AnonymousXWeirdo]

My new favorite KZbin channel

[@namhuynh3090]

I write with a Pelikan m400 schildplatt brown. My ink is Lamy crystal ink Ruby

[@pleasehajima2587]

Can you tell us in your next video what different kind of inks are best for fountain pens? Or just list it in the description?

[@JetPens]

It depends on what kind of fountain pen ink you're looking for! You can read our ink guides here: www.jetpens.com/blog/fountain-pen-inks/ct/71

[@shameemahamed6778]

Wow. Very nice to see your video. I am Shamim from Bangladesh and I am really fond of pen. To me would be better if you could show some effective pen holding styles.

[@avijitmondal584]

These pens are truly amazing.... I am using two of these at present, lamy safari and metropolitan.. makes writing an enjoyable experience

[@dniwetamp]

I'm using Luxor Iridium Point. Medium nib. That one is good for me.

[@chandrannatesan]

Король Днища luxor fountain pen useless scratchy

[@ashknoecklein]

I haven't seen the Kakuno in a demonstrator before. I love demonstrators. Interesting...

[@turtleface25]

Can you mention in future fountain pen videos whether the nibs are able to be taken out of the fountain pen and switched out for other nibs. I get very nervous trying to decide whether the nib of a fountain pen is removable and dont want to break it

[@JetPens]

We actually have a whole chart of the fountain pens we carry of this information! www.jetpens.com/blog/how-to-clean-a-fountain-pen/pt/259#Removability

[@turtleface25]

Thank you! 😀

[@turtleface25]

@@JetPens is there a way to if the nib and feed is removable with fountain pens that I already own or that you dont carry. I have an old one with no brand markings and want to know if theres a way to tell

[@JetPens]

@@turtleface25 Unfortunately if we don't know the brand and model and don't carry the pen, we can't say for sure.

[@shothorology9183]

Great vid- what do you think about Mont Blanc and Maki-e fountain pens?

[@JetPens]

We don't carry them in our store, but we've heard great things about them.

[@geminigrrl66]

Love my Safari and my Kakuno pens. The best!!!

[@TJ-Lalala]

This was very helpful thx!

[@emilianorabre6926]

Im sorry but im in a German school in Germany (all my life), im the biggest fan from Lamy! Of course!

[@jankop597]

Where is the parker vector???

[@niraliramgoolam6938]

The metrofalen is my favorite

[@reanozeon9459]

MY FAVORITE IS PILOT KAKUNO ..!!

[@raviolisauce103]

Love the pilot pen!!

[@gndhrbdl]

Can you please do another video if any there are any new fountain pen contestants in market?

[@emilianorabre6926]

I have a Lamy Safari, it's the perfect pen for me!

[@Hemakshijournals27310]

My favourite is lamy safari and twisbi eco

[@hughdaley7211]

Well,I haven’t yet yet chosen a favorite yet, but looking forward to the the upcoming pen me eating And comment.. Hugh

[@willchung2072]

How about montblanc? I think it is quite good.

[@neilpiper9889]

Lamy Safari ok. Just wish the Safari came with a converter. Costs extra.

[@arrukhan2513]

neil piper ok

[@rajeshri8271]

which ink should i use for my fountain pen?

[@zorbathebuddha369]

I have all except Twisbi Eco!

[@HyperCS2]

The Pilot metropolitan is a bit finer than Lamy Fine(Japanese vs European) . Keep this in mind while going for Pilot metropolitans. Twsbi Eco Medium nib is so damn smooth. Have used all three of them.

[@diptidey]

I saw a pen at amazon named camlin trinity is it better than platinum preppy comment please

[@JetPens]

We've never tried the Camlin Trinity so we can't say if it's better than the Platinum Preppy. Sorry we couldn't be of more help!

[@ajripplecon]

I use Parker pens with blue ink :3

[@sana5491]

The last one is available in Pakistan and I have them in transparent and in a black and blue and red❤