Pen suggestions

[tonypaj]

I'd like some advice here. I would need an ink pen, preferably not with cartridges (pump systems seem to like me), as heavy as possible. Old is fine in most colors, new is fine in stainless steel. I'm not fussy with the nib, slightly wider might do the trick. The weight is the thing, though. As heavy as possible.

 

[DeaconKC]

The Pelikan 215 series uses a brass liner unlike most of their line and are superb writers, piston fillers. The Cross ATX is built like a tank, heavy and has an adapter available that works well. Both have very good nibs, with Cross generally running somewhat wide.

 

[de Stokesay]

Any of the newer metal pens would likely work fine for you as most of the old ones are very, very light, even if they're quite big. The idea was that a heavy pen would tire out the hand if you were writing quite a lot. Note that this notion comes from a time when handwriting large blocks of text was much more common now and there's indeed something to this. Nowadays though if people have very much to write they almost always type it.

I have both light and heavy fountain pens and if I'm writing a lot then the old vintage ones are definitely my choice. If just jotting the odd note though it makes no difference. YMMV.

de Stokesay

 

[Richard Warren]

The heaviest pen I have is a Delta Dolce Vita, considerably heavier than Pelikan M800.

 

[tonypaj]

Cross is appreciated in my family as my wife comes from RI, and some in her family worked in the factory. It's a bit like Guild guitars, they're from her hometown originally, we have some of them for my son. However, I don't know if the Crosses have a piston, but if not then not, cartridges are a bummer to me, though. Thank you all for the suggestions, they seem to lead me to where I want to be.

 

[GHT]

Montblanc Meisterstuck are very heavy, but very expensive. Just curious, why do want something heavy to write with?
At school, I had an Osmiroid pen, quite light, but comfortable to use. It has a bladder for the ink and a lever for refilling. My father bought it for me, so I have no idea of the price. But I can tell you, it's still as comfortable to write with, and the bladder has never perished.

 

[tonypaj]

Montblanc Meisterstuck are very heavy, but very expensive. Just curious, why do want something heavy to write with?
At school, I had an Osmiroid pen, quite light, but comfortable to use. It has a bladder for the ink and a lever for refilling. My father bought it for me, so I have no idea of the price. But I can tell you, it's still as comfortable to write with, and the bladder has never perished.

I had one, it got stolen at the office. People here in the Geneva region like their Mont Blancs.

Why heavy? I just tend to take notes at meetings, I do not write much with pens. Most of my work is done with a computer. Heavy when taking notes feels comfortable to me, just like heavy as in leather jackets or boots worn does. And my DE razor is the heaviest I could find. I also drive a Jeep...

 

[CircuitRider]

Cross is appreciated in my family as my wife comes from RI, and some in her family worked in the factory. It's a bit like Guild guitars, they're from her hometown originally, we have some of them for my son. However, I don't know if the Crosses have a piston, but if not then not, cartridges are a bummer to me, though. Thank you all for the suggestions, they seem to lead me to where I want to be.

You can get a conversion (piston) for Cross pens to replace cartridge for less than ten dollars...I have the basic Adventura...writes great and bottle of ink lasts forever.

 

[Kirk H.]

I'd like some advice here. I would need an ink pen, preferably not with cartridges (pump systems seem to like me), as heavy as possible. Old is fine in most colors, new is fine in stainless steel. I'm not fussy with the nib, slightly wider might do the trick. The weight is the thing, though. As heavy as possible.

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I like the Parker IM Premier. It is a heavy pen and takes both cartriges and converter so you can use bottled ink. I got mine for under 50.00 here in the states. Hope this helps.

Kirk H.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

I wouldn't call a Meisterstuck heavy. That's my everyday pen and the best writer of any pen I have ever owned. It also has a great fill mechanism, but I digress...

The heaviest pen that I own or have felt so far is my Cartier Diabolo; Chinese lacquer and a brass core, I believe. It feels as if it weighs a pound.

 

[DeaconKC]

I can't believe I forgot these, the Harley Davidson Combustion and Horizon pens from a few years ago. Heavy, all metal, made by Waterman and just get a universal converter and they write beautifully.

 

[Richard Warren]

Seems like Yard-o-Led of pens should be heavy.

 

[John J]

My favorite pen is My pelican 800 its made with celluloid thus its not very heavy but is a bigger body. Pellikan pens in the sovereign series are piston fill only

another favorite is my Parker Duofold also a larger pen with celluloid body and can use cartridge or a converter. Cross are OK I have a Cross tuxedo that has an 18K nib made by Pelikan but the cap is worn out and wont stay put anymore this was a medium body pen with brass/Lacquer barrel and sterling cap. . My heaviest pen is a Montagrappa that is celluloid and sterling silver, its a beauty but stays in the box as its not a comfy writer and the sterling grip gets tarnished badly.

the only metal bodied pen I liked for every day carry was a Scheafer legacy with an inlaid Nib (cuz I loved the nib) it was a brass barrel with lacquer finish. I lost it.

one thing I do like about plastic or celluloid pens for daily use is they do not show scratches and do not dent if dropped. My Sheaffer legacy had lots of little dings and little brass colored scratches showing though lacquer. Ive dropped and banged my celluloid pens as much as that one and they are no worse for the wear, cant notice the scratches at all .

antique pens 30s -50s are mostly celluloid or some sort of plastic ,many with metal caps. I restore Fountain pens and modern fill systems are better for sure.

with all the pens I have I'm thinking of getting a Pilot vanishing point retractable fountain pen to carry in the sports coats. the body is metal but I like that it is retractable and convenient with No cap to take off when I have to sign a check or whatever.

hope this helps.

"John"

 

[tonypaj]

Lots of things to think about, thanks. I work in Geneva, Switzerland, and Mont Blancs and Cartiers are a dime a dozen. I liked my Mont Blanc, never had a Cartier. Crosses are a bit sneered at, if you bother to have a fountain pen, but there I have the heritage. I'm looking for something more bland, industrial, maybe, something different, like an old WW II watch. Again, as far as watches go everyone's got their Rolexes, or whatevers here, there's always a multimillionaire (which I'm not), who'll spend 5'000 bucks on a drink and has a 30'000 dollar watch.

I'll do a bit more of research, maybe just go back to lighter vintage things. Thanks anyway for the suggestions.

 

[tonypaj]

Lots of things to think about, thanks. I work in Geneva, Switzerland, and Mont Blancs and Cartiers are a dime a dozen. I liked my Mont Blanc, never had a Cartier. Crosses are a bit sneered at, if you bother to have a fountain pen, but there I have the heritage. I'm looking for something more bland, industrial, maybe, something different, like an old WW II watch. Again, as far as watches go everyone's got their Rolexes, or whatevers here, there's always a multimillionaire (which I'm not), who'll spend 5'000 bucks on a drink and has a 30'000 dollar watch.

I'll do a bit more of research, maybe just go back to lighter vintage things. Thanks anyway for the suggestions.

 

[John J]

lots of USA pen retailers are on line with very good web sites. sounds like a Pelikan would be perfect made in germany.

http://www.fahrneyspens.com/ItemList--Fountain-Pens--m-801

http://www.fountainpenhospital.com/index_showcase.asp?bod=manufacturers/manufacturer.asp?MFG=24&s=msn&kw=pelikan+fountain+pen

these are 2 very good USA retailers, there are more a bunch actually.

"John"

 

[scrawlysteve]

The Onoto Magna is a serious pen. Big thing with huge ink reservoir, bags of heritage.....not cheap....