I can't seem to shake the urge to buy a new pen. I don't want to spend a fortune (after all, I'm already waiting for the Edison). Problem is, I have no idea what I want. I'd like to avoid duplicating something I already have unless it's an upgrade/replacement. Here's the current lineup:
Ratnamson 302, fine - writes like a nail, feels great in hand
Parker 51 Special, fine - this pen does not know how to disappoint me
TWSBI 540, fine & 1.1 stub - I'd sell it
Lamy Al-Star, fine & 1.1 stub - I'll never sell it; first pen, and it's super dependable
Noodler's Ahab - Kind of fun, but considering a non-flex nib replacement
Various cheapies, like a Preppy here, a Hero there, a Varsity, etc
Also, I've tried some others that didn't end up sticking around. I bought and sold a Kaweco before I saw the bulb-filler conversion, so maybe I'll pick up another one of those at some point. I've had Esterbrooks and found them too small. The Parker is the smallest pen I have, and I'd like it to stay that way. Otherwise, I'm pretty much open to anything.
Do your worst!
Ratnamson 302, fine - writes like a nail, feels great in hand
Parker 51 Special, fine - this pen does not know how to disappoint me
TWSBI 540, fine & 1.1 stub - I'd sell it
Lamy Al-Star, fine & 1.1 stub - I'll never sell it; first pen, and it's super dependable
Noodler's Ahab - Kind of fun, but considering a non-flex nib replacement
Various cheapies, like a Preppy here, a Hero there, a Varsity, etc
Also, I've tried some others that didn't end up sticking around. I bought and sold a Kaweco before I saw the bulb-filler conversion, so maybe I'll pick up another one of those at some point. I've had Esterbrooks and found them too small. The Parker is the smallest pen I have, and I'd like it to stay that way. Otherwise, I'm pretty much open to anything.
Do your worst!