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atomicfear · 15 February 2024, 08:38 AM

I don't know anything about high quality pens, and I made a fool of myself with the expensive calligraphy pen I bought at Office Depot. So, I want a good pen that leaves a nice signature without requiring me to change my stroke. I'm looking in the $30 USD range, but willing to go up to $100 if necessary. What would you suggest?

-dustin · 15 February 2024, 08:42 AM

LH or RH?

ZOOK · 16 February 2024, 09:26 AM

I'm surprised one of the regular visitors to this forum hasn't replied yet.

My suggestion would be the TWSBI ECO.

Formulansx · 16 February 2024, 12:22 PM

Probably a Lamy of some sort. You can get some pretty wide calligraphy nibs cheap. Steel with no flex. All you have to do is generally write like usual

atomicfear · 16 February 2024, 05:14 PM

Right handed.

atomicfear · 16 February 2024, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Formulansx

Probably a Lamy of some sort. You can get some pretty wide calligraphy nibs cheap. Steel with no flex. All you have to do is generally write like usual

Thank you!

Formulansx · 16 February 2024, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atomicfear

I don't know anything about high quality pens, and I made a fool of myself with the expensive calligraphy pen I bought at Office Depot. So, I want a good pen that leaves a nice signature without requiring me to change my stroke. I'm looking in the $30 USD range, but willing to go up to $100 if necessary. What would you suggest?

What brand/model pen did you get at Office Depot?

jar · 16 February 2024, 11:30 PM

The paper used in most books SUCKS. Bleed through is going to be an issue unless your signing the inside flap of a hard cover volume. If you are going to use a fountain pen then a fine nib with a fast drying ink would be my suggestion. And for that the best possibility is to try lots of pen and ink combinations on as close to matching surface as possible.

But even though I prefer fountain pens over other choices, for your application it may not be the best selection.

AbE:

Warning. If you bought ink with the calligraphy set it probably should never be used in a fountain pen. Lots of calligraphy ink contains shellac to add in drying and permanency and if it fries in a fountain pen it pretty much ruins the pen.

jar · 17 February 2024, 11:46 AM

For add read aid ^^^^^

Bisquitlips · 19 February 2024, 08:41 AM

I would suggest a Lamy Safari With a medium nib.

mongrelnomoad · 27 February 2024, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jar

The paper used in most books SUCKS. Bleed through is going to be an issue unless your signing the inside flap of a hard cover volume. .

This. I’m an author and when I do a signing I use a gel pen.

15 February 2024, 08:38 AM	#1
atomicfear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 15	Newb question- which pen would you get to sign books? I don't know anything about high quality pens, and I made a fool of myself with the expensive calligraphy pen I bought at Office Depot. So, I want a good pen that leaves a nice signature without requiring me to change my stroke. I'm looking in the $30 USD range, but willing to go up to $100 if necessary. What would you suggest?

16 February 2024, 12:22 PM	#4
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	Probably a Lamy of some sort. You can get some pretty wide calligraphy nibs cheap. Steel with no flex. All you have to do is generally write like usual __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

16 February 2024, 11:30 PM	#8
jar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: jim Location: Deep South Texas Watch: Samsung Gear S3 Posts: 757	The paper used in most books SUCKS. Bleed through is going to be an issue unless your signing the inside flap of a hard cover volume. If you are going to use a fountain pen then a fine nib with a fast drying ink would be my suggestion. And for that the best possibility is to try lots of pen and ink combinations on as close to matching surface as possible. But even though I prefer fountain pens over other choices, for your application it may not be the best selection. AbE: Warning. If you bought ink with the calligraphy set it probably should never be used in a fountain pen. Lots of calligraphy ink contains shellac to add in drying and permanency and if it fries in a fountain pen it pretty much ruins the pen. Last edited by jar; 16 February 2024 at 11:59 PM.. Reason: see AbE:

19 February 2024, 08:41 AM	#10
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I would suggest a Lamy Safari With a medium nib. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

15 February 2024, 08:42 AM	#2
-dustin 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dustin Location: A, TX Posts: 1,672	LH or RH?

16 February 2024, 09:26 AM	#3
ZOOK 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 9,812	I'm surprised one of the regular visitors to this forum hasn't replied yet. My suggestion would be the TWSBI ECO.

16 February 2024, 05:14 PM	#5
atomicfear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 15	Right handed.

17 February 2024, 11:46 AM	#9
jar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: jim Location: Deep South Texas Watch: Samsung Gear S3 Posts: 757	For add read aid ^^^^^

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