Calling all pen experts
Discussion
Gents,
I figured that this was the best place to ask. Do any of you know about pens?
I am thinking of getting swmbo a fountain pen and watch for her birthday, watch front is sorted I know about those so I am hoping that I do not get my trousers pulled down. Pens however I have no idea. The pen needs to be purchased before June so I do not really have enough time to know the market all that well.
I have no idea what is good and what is not. What I do not want to do is to buy something that the masses may think is good but is in fact not all that great.
I have been looking at Mont Blanc as a starting point (dare I say obviously) but I fear that this may be the same as someone buying a Tag as a nice watch do you get my drift.
What are the good makes of pens around? So far all that I have seen in the (i know pathetic) local jewellers is Mont Blanc, Cross, Parker, Waterman and Sheaffer.
What else can I look at?
Quick Spec:
Must be a fountain pen
If it contains a precious metal then it has to be platinum (I do not like gold nor does she)
Must be special that's about all really.
Budget max: 300 (approx)
All suggestions welcome, those that know me are aware that I like some of the more quirky ideas out there.
Many thanks from a man in need.
Chris
I figured that this was the best place to ask. Do any of you know about pens?
I am thinking of getting swmbo a fountain pen and watch for her birthday, watch front is sorted I know about those so I am hoping that I do not get my trousers pulled down. Pens however I have no idea. The pen needs to be purchased before June so I do not really have enough time to know the market all that well.
I have no idea what is good and what is not. What I do not want to do is to buy something that the masses may think is good but is in fact not all that great.
I have been looking at Mont Blanc as a starting point (dare I say obviously) but I fear that this may be the same as someone buying a Tag as a nice watch do you get my drift.
What are the good makes of pens around? So far all that I have seen in the (i know pathetic) local jewellers is Mont Blanc, Cross, Parker, Waterman and Sheaffer.
What else can I look at?
Quick Spec:
Must be a fountain pen
If it contains a precious metal then it has to be platinum (I do not like gold nor does she)
Must be special that's about all really.
Budget max: 300 (approx)
All suggestions welcome, those that know me are aware that I like some of the more quirky ideas out there.
Many thanks from a man in need.
Chris
ascayman said:
bought my wife this for her b'day
was about 9months or so ago and she still hasnt stopped 'thanking' me if you know what i mean;)
Thanks for all your replies, I am not sure why your OH would leave you for that?
was about 9months or so ago and she still hasnt stopped 'thanking' me if you know what i mean;)
I think that Mont Blanc above is way out of the price range, otherwise I would have gone for that.
I have looked at the Dunhill models and some are very nice, but are they actually good pens?
Chris
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