Other Pens

Discussion in 'General' started by Zinfandel, 20 Aug 2012.

  1. Zinfandel

    Zinfandel Modder

    Joined:
    2 Aug 2010
    Posts:
    3,233
    Likes Received:
    176
    So, I'm looking for a nice pen!

    Now, I realise that some pens can be incredibly expensive. I'm looking for something in between a BIC and a Mont Blanc!

    Looking to spend... I don't know, £100?

    So what say you good Bit-Tech folk, know ye of any nice pens for that kind of cash?
     
  2. Shirty

    Shirty W*nker! Super Moderator

    Joined:
    18 Apr 1982
    Posts:
    12,605
    Likes Received:
    1,788
    Diplomat Excellence recommended from me ;)

    Of course, it depends whether you're looking for a fountain pen or another type, but if you're spending money then fountain is the way forward.
     
  3. Margo Baggins

    Margo Baggins I'm good at Soldering Super Moderator

    Joined:
    28 May 2010
    Posts:
    5,650
    Likes Received:
    268
    my favourite pen, is green plastic and see through, its like a roller ball but takes fountain cartridges - amazing pen for writing. cost about 99p I think ;)
     
  4. Nexxo

    Nexxo * Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock 'n' Roll

    Joined:
    23 Oct 2001
    Posts:
    34,540
    Likes Received:
    1,932
    USUS "IO" pen. Milled aluminium, fairly cheap, only one moving part (with magnetic coupling), takes generic Parker fillings. If you can still find one, and you are prepared to spend the money, buy the titanium one for sheer indestructibility.
     
  5. murraynt

    murraynt Modder

    Joined:
    6 Jun 2009
    Posts:
    4,234
    Likes Received:
    128
    Is there anything you don't know? :p
     
  6. RedFlames

    RedFlames ...is not a Belgian football team

    Joined:
    23 Apr 2009
    Posts:
    13,800
    Likes Received:
    2,177
    there are two people who know all, nexxo and relix... and some doubt relix's existence
     
  7. goldstar0011

    goldstar0011 Multimodder

    Joined:
    2 Sep 2007
    Posts:
    3,415
    Likes Received:
    304
    I love a nice pen but they just keep getting robbed, I actually thing it's the managers but I've yet to get proof, need a home DNA test kit
     
  8. lysaer

    lysaer Suck my unit! Kirk lazarus (2008)

    Joined:
    15 May 2010
    Posts:
    1,467
    Likes Received:
    71
    How about a cross century 2, do you want fountain or roller?

    Personall my carry around pen is always roller

    Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
     
  9. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

    Joined:
    7 May 2011
    Posts:
    10,517
    Likes Received:
    217
    Go fountain if you can, I love mine!
     
  10. Unicorn

    Unicorn Uniform November India

    Joined:
    25 Jul 2006
    Posts:
    12,726
    Likes Received:
    456
    This was covered in considerable detail in the "Finer Things in Life" thread. There should be some inspiration there :thumb:
     
  11. Zinfandel

    Zinfandel Modder

    Joined:
    2 Aug 2010
    Posts:
    3,233
    Likes Received:
    176
    Definitely looking for a ballpoint. Will look through TFIL thread again.
     
  12. Blazza181

    Blazza181 SVM PLACENTA CASEI

    Joined:
    19 Apr 2011
    Posts:
    3,429
    Likes Received:
    329
    Actually, I'm pretty sure that I found Relix on Reddit, often talking about finance.
     
  13. Herbicide

    Herbicide Lurktacular

    Joined:
    27 May 2004
    Posts:
    1,533
    Likes Received:
    17
    This link should give you some idea of what's available for the price (cultpens; ballpoints; by price, descending).

    Personally, for that much money, I'd want to be sure I like the refill's characteristics, first, then find something fancy to put it in.
     
  14. Zinfandel

    Zinfandel Modder

    Joined:
    2 Aug 2010
    Posts:
    3,233
    Likes Received:
    176
  15. Zinfandel

    Zinfandel Modder

    Joined:
    2 Aug 2010
    Posts:
    3,233
    Likes Received:
    176
    Thanks for that, some of the Faber ones look very nice.
     
  16. Nexxo

    Nexxo * Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock 'n' Roll

    Joined:
    23 Oct 2001
    Posts:
    34,540
    Likes Received:
    1,932
    I just happen to have one (aluminium version).

    I don't know everything; I just have an opinion on everything. Not the same thing. :D
     
  17. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

    Joined:
    7 May 2011
    Posts:
    10,517
    Likes Received:
    217
    Is that pen comfortable to write with? It is a very strange shape!
     
  18. kingred

    kingred Surfacing sucks!

    Joined:
    27 Mar 2008
    Posts:
    2,462
    Likes Received:
    87
    I bought myself a waterman fountain pen in a vain attempt to force me to improve my handwriting. It didn't work but my pen has worked flawlessly for years, well reccomend them.

    http://www.johnlewis.com/237488/Product.aspx
     
  19. Shirty

    Shirty W*nker! Super Moderator

    Joined:
    18 Apr 1982
    Posts:
    12,605
    Likes Received:
    1,788
    But does it write any better than a £20 equivalent, or have they just inflated the price by adding precious metals to the design?

    Ar*eholes. :D

    Nice pen though...
     
  20. TheGreatSatan

    TheGreatSatan Dark Lord of BT!

    Joined:
    5 Aug 2005
    Posts:
    1,880
    Likes Received:
    623
    I own an Aldo Domani Razzo. The texture of the barrel is a silver basket weave and looks very luxurious. I'm asked all the time about my pen and what it costs. They used to be about $50, but now are available on Amazon for $20

    [​IMG]
     

Share This Page