where it’s going to get jostled around.įor those who don’t write a dozen pages or more a day, a cartridge-converter pen should work perfectly well for daily use, and you may find it more convenient to have the cartridge option if the pen runs out of ink at work. Eyedroppers are another option, but for daily use I would highly recommend a Japanese-style eyedropper that uses a valve to prevent ink spilling or burping into the cap when the pen is not in use, especially if the pen will be carried in a briefcase, backpack, handbag, etc. My personal preference is a piston or vacuum filler, since these hold significantly more ink than a converter. If I’m in a place where I can’t refill, or don’t want to carry multiple pens, I need a pen that holds a lot of ink.
If I’m busy at work, I can burn through a cartridge or a converter in an afternoon. In any event, even if you have more flexibility, I would think hard before spending more than $200, since using a pen as a daily writer does bring with it the increased risk of loss, theft, and damage.įrom the perspective of a writer, a fountain pen’s filling system is more important than many people make it out to be. If you are willing to spend as little as $25 you can purchase a reliable pen and avoid serious quality control issues. First, Budgetīe honest with yourself, and don’t feel pressure to stretch financially, because in today’s fountain pen market there are going to be viable options at any price point, even on the extreme low end of the pricing scale. This post offers my thoughts on different factors you should consider when selecting a pen you plan to use every day. The best choice for you, however, depends upon your particular preferences and circumstances. The truth is that there are a variety of excellent options if what you are looking to do with the fountain pen is actually write. Sometimes, they even specify that this will be the only pen they plan to own/use! I basically write for a living, both here and at my day job, so I don’t take this question lightly and it’s also a difficult question to answer, because so much depends on personal preference, not to mention financial circumstances. By far the most common question I receive from readers, as well as other people in my everyday life who know that I love pens, is how to choose a fountain pen to use as an everyday writer.
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