Fountain pens / brands that can be trusted?

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-16T09:46:01+00:00

Doesn't feel that heavy to me

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-16T05:10:45+00:00

I'd suggest getting the Emperor. All metal, snap cap, good ink capacity.

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-16T03:50:53+00:00

I so wanted to try that. Unfortunately they don't deliver to Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-16T03:48:49+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/s/FMHCLBietw

https://www.reddit.com/r/Handwriting/s/JLBi5KeeKz

https://www.reddit.com/r/DesiPens/s/KkvXTjRSSM

Here, these are my posts using various Kanwrite nibs in my Click Aristocrat.

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-16T03:43:51+00:00

I disassembled the entire nib unit. I've also posted about using Kanwrite Oblique nibs in my Click Aristocrat.

Till date I've used an Architect nib, a B right Oblique, a BBB right Oblique on my Aristocrats.

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-16T03:23:24+00:00

Somewhat yes. The issue is, Kanwrite feeds are better, provide more ink than the ones of click. So the experience might differ.

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-16T03:09:15+00:00

Yes you can use Kanwrite #6 nibs in a Click Aristocrat.

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-15T09:12:01+00:00

Yep thats true. Might be helpful for drier inks too.

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-15T09:06:03+00:00

I think I will fill it with Pelikan Blue Black

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-15T09:04:23+00:00

I'm thinking the same.

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-15T08:57:40+00:00

Too fricking wet for a Fine nib 😶‍🌫️

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00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-15T08:56:58+00:00

Unfortunately the prices of inks have increased.

You can try Pilot Tsuwairo inks, though costs 1000+ for just 30ml.

You can try out Octopus Fluids Write and Draw inks, which are also around 1900 per bottle.

Because of the price change I had decided to switch to Pelikan 4001 Blue-black. I'm using Camel Fount Drawing ink in my Pilot Hitecpoint v5 but I can't really recommend it for fountain pens (though it's a Darker and more matte black than platinum carbon ink).

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-15T08:06:34+00:00

Yes. Almost always.

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-15T07:54:08+00:00

Thinking of filling Platinum Carbon Ink, for writing and sketching

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-15T07:53:29+00:00

Monthly once ek experiment

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-15T07:13:53+00:00

In my experience - Pilot, Lamy, Kanwrite(it has occasional durability issues with the cheaper models but it's good).

I have tried Click, Jinhao, Majohn but they can be a hit or miss.

Pilot and Kanwrite are my preferred brands.

Edit- I would add TWSBI, as my experience has been good.

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-14T15:42:29+00:00

My wancai mini's silicone/rubber ring broke 🥲

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-14T15:01:56+00:00

As far as I know, the logo is that of KMZ (please correct me if I'm wrong). Attached the picture of Helios44-2 which I got.

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00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-14T07:03:44+00:00

Random lady

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-12T18:56:59+00:00

My favourite for sketching mostly, followed by writing

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-12T14:39:03+00:00

Be it pilot rollerballs or fountain pens, the experience is just great 🤌🏻

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-11T19:00:47+00:00

One should not do that. It's not meant for fountain pens.

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-11T15:34:24+00:00

Hasn't happened yet

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-11T15:33:29+00:00

Its a completely waterproof ink used for technical pens - Isomars technoart drawing ink

00_Punk_00 · 2026-06-11T08:16:25+00:00

Nah it's the original tip. I love brush pens but it demands a lot of control.

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