5 Best Mid-Range Fountain Pens - $100-300 Quality Pens

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1. PILOT CAPLESS
Usually priced around $120-$150, it is an affordable pen with a design that is very unique. It came out in 1964 so it has some of the mid-century modern touch to it. It almost looks like a ballpoint pen because it has a retractable nib and so it's very handy for people who have to take notes quickly and don't have the time to remove or untwist the cap. Overall, the mechanics of the pen feel like quality, the design is well thought through, and the cap prevents the nib from drying out so you can just start writing once you hit that tip.

2. WATERMAN CARENE
The pen which retails anywhere from $120 to $300 for the more all-metal versions. Waterman as a brand was very popular in the 1900s and vintage pens were very sought after. Lewis Edson Waterman invented the capillary feed fountain pen which is what most pens use today. Now generally, while modern Waterman fountain pens are not necessarily a great collector's item, this one is usually quite popular. First of all, it comes in a wide variety of designs in different colors and options. It features a pop-top cap and a hinged clip which both work quite well. I also really like to post the cap on the back of the fountain pen, it creates a nice balance and a solid weight. Compared to the Pilot capless, it's noticeably heavier.

3. LAMY 2000
This usually retails anywhere between $140-$170. To me, it looks like a durable understated mix between a Bauhaus mid-century modern design. It doesn't come out as a surprise, it originally came out in 1966 and back then, it was celebrated as a simplistic piece of art. The construction is made out of stainless steel and polycarbonate which is the same material you probably know from your lightweight suitcases. However, unlike the suitcase, the fountain pen has a matte texture which gives you a better grip and it also makes it less shiny and because it's not metal or lacquer, it feels warmer when you write with it.

4. SAILOR 1911
It comes in two different sizes and the large one, which we have here, is usually anywhere from 200 to 280 dollars. At first glance, it might look very timeless classic and understated to you, however, in the fountain pen world, it looks really like a knockoff Montblanc Meisterstuck. The screw on cap is tight and it posts well on the back of the pen. While the standard size just has a 14-karat nib, the large one has a 21 karat nib which is rather unusual but the higher the gold content, usually the softer and smoother the nib. The writing experience is very comfortable and smooth and the nib adds a little bit of bounce.

5. PILOT CUSTOM HERITAGE 823
First, it retails at about $270- $290, comes in a big box often with an inkwell. It also has a classic cigar inspired style but it's, in general, a little slimmer. Also, the body is made out of a semi-transparent resin which means you can actually see the mechanics on the inside. This one comes in a smoky acrylic tone. In Japan or at specialty retailers, you can also find different colors. Unlike all the other four contenders, this one has a vacuum filling mechanism which personally, I'm not a big fan of.

So in conclusion, if you're ready to take the plunge and take your fountain pen game to the next level all these five contenders will be a noticeable step up from a Lamy Safari or a pilot metropolitan. So which of these five pens should you choose?
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