Platinum Preppy vs Parker Vector

Again, though, not going for pretty or sexy. I just want a decent writer that won't break the bank if it has to be replaced. The price of the converter was more than the pen, but because it allows me to use whatever ink I want I have no complaints about that. My total cost for pen and converter was less than $15

Pilot Metropolitan (finer nib point options with a sturdy body, nibs can easily be swapped out next time just buying the cheap plumix instead).

Due to an incident in class where the ink exploded over my hand, I've been wary to bring it with me back to the lecture hall. I've read also that Noodler's Black writes dry (in my limited experience, this is the case) paired with the Lamy Safari. I use the Safari mostly for penning long writings in my notebook, but since I do it infrequently, I find myself needing to change out the ink in the Safari since it's dried out since last use. Platinum's slip and seal mechanism is a useful tool since it keeps away ink evaporation

Parker Quink Black and Blueblack - because they're just gray with different undertones and I used to hate their shading. After a couple years I've developed a love for shading, so "black" became my favourite daily "work-appropriate" ink.

Otherwise, go back to ballpoint, but know that you really didn’t engage with fountain pen in the way that’s intended.

So this lower pen. This is the exact model and finish that I purchased when I was 10 years old back in 1980. Whatever it was for 399 at the News Cente...