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Old 29 April 2010, 05:18 AM   #1
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Casual Pen Recommendation

Can anyone recommend a pen that is relatively inexpensive that I could carry in my shirt pocket without worry of losing? I'm writing with Monte Blanc ball point, now, and frequently with a Pelikan fountain. I want to buy one that will give me the comfort of the MB mp, but inexpensive enough, if lost, it wouldn't hurt that much. Once you've worked with nicer pens, the Bics don't cut the cloth, so to speak. Thanks

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Old 29 April 2010, 05:47 AM   #2
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You could check into the brand called Lamy. They have fountain pens in different price points!!!
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Old 29 April 2010, 07:31 AM   #3
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I'm a fan of Cross for an inexpensive brand. Or, you could adapt a MB rollerball refill to a Pilot G2...

http://www.instructables.com/id/Save...orlds-best-wr/
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Old 29 April 2010, 11:23 AM   #4
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+1 for Lamy.
Also worth looking is Faber Castell.
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Old 29 April 2010, 08:22 PM   #5
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+1 for Lamy.
Also worth looking is Faber Castell.
X2 for Lamy.
Lamy Safari would be a great choice.
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Old 12 May 2010, 11:40 AM   #6
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Lamy's, Pelikan's and others are very affordable.

I love my Lamy FP.

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Old 13 May 2010, 02:12 AM   #7
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Retro 51 has some inexpensive (but fun!) rollerballs.
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Old 14 June 2010, 02:03 AM   #8
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I have been carrying Visconti Opera rollerballs as my everyday; not as recognizable as MB, yet balanced well with similar quality.

I have seen other Visconti models (Rembrandt) on the Bay for reasonable prices..

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Old 14 June 2010, 03:30 AM   #9
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Waterman Phileas fountain pen for around $30-40 USD if you look.
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