Would anyone like to comment on recommended FPs at different price points?
For example $0-20, 20-40 etc, or whatever price points seem logical to you.
For example $0-20, 20-40 etc, or whatever price points seem logical to you.
0-20:
Platinum Preppy - $4 and has multiple nib widths so you can experiment with line width for cheap (granted not a lot of variety). It can be converted to an eye dropper if you want to use inks that are not available in their cartridges. (I am not sure if a Platinum converter fits this model).
Yes, the Platinum converter fits the Preppy. And it costs twice as much as the pen.
Ah, the Prima. My first fountain pen. Bought in an actual pen store, too. Keeping in mind that Monteverde nibs tend to run small (like Japanese), it's a handsome thing. Just get that nib checked first, if you can. Nibs coming out of YAFA these days are pretty scattershot in terms of QC.At just under $60, I like the Monteverde Prima.
20-40:
Monteverde Impressa - ~$40 - It's a pretty nice pen. Style is very metallic and Might be a bit flashy. Same benefits as the other #6 nib pens and takes standard international cartridge or converter.
I bought myself an Impressa (black and rose gold) to celebrate passing the bar exam; it has quickly become my favorite pen since my custom (rifle brass) pen has started skipping.