i need a fountain pen that can draw from an ink well. Ideally not too expensive, but something that's not a piece of junk. Thanks!
+1. For $15 you get a cartridge and a squeeze converter. Mine is on order since the Staples store here told me they only carry it on-line. Goulet says they're one of the best at that price point.Pilot Metropolitan
The Pilot 78g and Metropolitan are the "usual and best" suggestions for the "under $20" range.
When the box of pens was with me, it was my opinion that the Pilot Plumix pen was really smooth. It costs only $7.25 for the pen and $4.00 for 12 cartridges. Is this pen a bad choice for those new to fountain pens?
i have had the lamy safari, platinum plaisir, and the pilot metro.
In order of what i think is best
1. Pilot metro - numerous color choices and in your hand it feels like a pen worth 10x the price.
2. Platinum plaisir - i remember this as being a big pen. Whatever the clear part is between the ink tank and the nib....that part is rather large, could be a pain to clean/flush
3. Lamy safari - i didn't like the clip and never got used to the triangle grip. I think the triangle grip might give someone new to fountain pens a little trouble. Because of that it gets ranked 3rd.