Help me pick a daily use pen from my collection.

**maxman** · 05-11-2012, 11:13 AM

Guys, it's time to pick a new daily go-to pen.
I've been using my 51 special for a long time now and I need to switch it up.
I do use other pens, but when I'm running out the door to work or going to a meeting I grab my 51.

My daily pen is always inked with the same ink.
For the new one it will be either BBB or PR American Blue.
(That decision is based on the fact that I have a lot of it)
I'll choose after I find out which pen it will be.

Thanks for your help, I just can't decide.

**Doc4** · 05-11-2012, 11:15 AM

How much you wanna spend? Should I suggest a 78g ... or a 1911 with a Nagahara nib?

**maxman** · 05-11-2012, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Doc4

How much you wanna spend? Should I suggest a 78g ... or a 1911 with a Nagahara nib?

No spending involved on this one (for once).

Wait....maybe I do need a new pen.....

**Doc4** · 05-11-2012, 12:03 PM

Did I miss the poll, or is it new? The B&B 2011 would be a good daily pen, especially if you eyedropper it and then you have much less worry about running out of ink. Just top it up on the weekend and you are good for the week for sure.

Originally Posted by maxman

Wait....maybe I do need a new pen.....

Here's a nice inexpensive one for you ...

**maxman** · 05-11-2012, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by Doc4

Did I miss the poll, or is it new? The B&B 2011 would be a good daily pen, especially if you eyedropper it and then you have much less worry about running out of ink. Just top it up on the weekend and you are good for the week for sure.

Here's a nice inexpensive one for you ...

i was looking at my pens deciding which ones to put in the poll and you got in before the poll was actually posted.
quick on the draw!

**Jimmy James** · 05-11-2012, 03:51 PM

If the 75 is sterling, I'd definitely go that way. I've always thought that would be an outstanding daily pen.

I don't like the idea of an Edison or an eyedropper as a daily pen, personally. I find Edisons just too...special for that role.

**brianw** · 05-11-2012, 04:21 PM

I gotta go with the "51" so I can't vote....

**whavens** · 05-11-2012, 04:39 PM

I think the 75 is a stunning pen. It is one on my must have list. I have to agree with Jimmy, the LE is too special for an everyday driver.

**nemo** · 05-11-2012, 07:02 PM

Which finish is the 75? I've got a couple and it makes a difference for me. (Plastic vs Sterling)

Don't you have a Pelikan? If not, that's a perfect daily driver.

**maxman** · 05-11-2012, 07:37 PM

The 75 is sterling. It is my Fathers set that he used at his desk when he was working.
It has the Fountain pen, ball point and pencil.

**duokun** · 05-12-2012, 08:30 AM

I would rule out the 75. That sounds like too special a pen for varying around. I have lost too many pens, cheap and expensive in the day to day rush. I would't risk a pen like that in my pocket. However, if I had a nice desk...

**oc_in_fw** · 05-12-2012, 11:10 AM

If you are worried about losing it, I would say the cross

**nemo** · 05-12-2012, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by duokun

I would rule out the 75. That sounds like too special a pen for varying around. I have lost too many pens, cheap and expensive in the day to day rush. I would't risk a pen like that in my pocket. However, if I had a nice desk...

I'm with Adam here, that 75 is a valuable pen in more ways than one.

**cwnidog** · 05-13-2012, 03:04 PM

Out of the choices given, I went with the 144. Meisterstucks have great nibs and good balance. But for me the 144 is a little small, I prefer the 146.

**maxman** · 05-15-2012, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by cwnidog

Out of the choices given, I went with the 144. Meisterstucks have great nibs and good balance. But for me the 144 is a little small, I prefer the 146.

As do I. I though about using the 146, but I've used it more than the 144. Gotta spread the MB love to the other models too!
Actually, for whatever reason, I've been reaching for my 149 the most lately. And so I put the 144 in the mix.