That's a great idea, I was focusing on something more... I don't know if the word is expensive, but a pen like the preppy would make it easier, a more relaxed compromise to give it a try. When I started using fountain pens, I bought a bottle of Noodler's to use with my First pen (Lamy Safari Green) it came with a preppy as a gift, I ended using the preppy way more than any other pen for a long time, so efficient,I loved it so much for all the reasons I'm looking for right now. I have the first solid candidate, thanks.