Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/05/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'd recommend finding a store that will let you dip some pens and see how they feel. That's the most important thing.... Even w/in a brand&model there's all kinds of differences in the way that the nibs respond. And you may find that you prefer a pen that's light, or heavy; thick or thin in your hand. I'd never buy a fountain pen mail order unless *I* was willing to adapt to *it* (e.g. a 1940's parker vacumatic...). I've bought vintage stuff from David Nishimura at http://www.vintagepens.com, he's very honest and reliable. His site out to appeal to the LUG audience. I love the Vacumatics, and the Parker 51's.... g.