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The top 50

Fountain pens of all time

Fifty researched picks for the fountain pens of all time, selected for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

How we choseWriting quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability. Rankings balance consensus with lasting ownership value and current buyability.
#1

Lamy 2000

Lamy 2000 by Lamy is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#2

Pilot Custom 823

Pilot Custom 823 by Pilot is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#3

Pelikan Souverän M800

Pelikan Souverän M800 by Pelikan is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#4

Sailor Pro Gear

Sailor Pro Gear by Sailor is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#5

Kaweco Sport

Kaweco Sport by Kaweco is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#6

Pelikan Souveran M800

Pelikan Souveran M800 by Pelikan is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#7

Pilot Metropolitan

Pilot Metropolitan by Pilot is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#8

Lamy Safari

Lamy Safari by Lamy is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#9

Platinum Preppy

Platinum Preppy by Platinum is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#10

TWSBI Eco

TWSBI Eco by TWSBI is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#11

TWSBI Diamond 580

TWSBI Diamond 580 by TWSBI is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#12

TWSBI Vac700R

TWSBI Vac700R by TWSBI is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#13

Pilot Kakuno

Pilot Kakuno by Pilot is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#14

Pilot Prera

Pilot Prera by Pilot is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#15

Pilot Vanishing Point

Pilot Vanishing Point by Pilot is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#16

Pilot Custom 74

Pilot Custom 74 by Pilot is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#17

Pilot Custom 912

Pilot Custom 912 by Pilot is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#18

Pilot Falcon

Pilot Falcon by Pilot is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#19

Platinum Plaisir

Platinum Plaisir by Platinum is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#20

Platinum Procyon

Platinum Procyon by Platinum is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#21

Platinum 3776 Century

Platinum 3776 Century by Platinum is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#22

Sailor Pro Gear Slim

Sailor Pro Gear Slim by Sailor is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#23

Sailor 1911 Large

Sailor 1911 Large by Sailor is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#24

Sailor 1911 Standard

Sailor 1911 Standard by Sailor is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#25

Lamy Studio

Lamy Studio by Lamy is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#26

Lamy Dialog 3

Lamy Dialog 3 by Lamy is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#27

Lamy AL-star

Lamy AL-star by Lamy is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#28

Kaweco Brass Sport

Kaweco Brass Sport by Kaweco is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#29

Kaweco Liliput

Kaweco Liliput by Kaweco is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#30

Pelikan Souveran M400

Pelikan Souveran M400 by Pelikan is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#31

Pelikan Classic M200

Pelikan Classic M200 by Pelikan is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#32

Montblanc Meisterstuck 149

Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 by Montblanc is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#33

Montblanc Meisterstuck 146 LeGrand

Montblanc Meisterstuck 146 LeGrand by Montblanc is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#34

Parker 51

Parker 51 by Parker is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#35

Parker Duofold Centennial

Parker Duofold Centennial by Parker is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#36

Parker Sonnet

Parker Sonnet by Parker is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#37

Waterman Carene

Waterman Carene by Waterman is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#38

Waterman Expert

Waterman Expert by Waterman is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#39

Sheaffer Legacy Heritage

Sheaffer Legacy Heritage by Sheaffer is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#40

Sheaffer Balance

Sheaffer Balance by Sheaffer is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#41

Aurora 88

Aurora 88 by Aurora is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#42

Aurora Optima

Aurora Optima by Aurora is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#43

Visconti Homo Sapiens

Visconti Homo Sapiens by Visconti is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#44

Diplomat Aero

Diplomat Aero by Diplomat is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#45

Faber-Castell e-motion

Faber-Castell e-motion by Faber-Castell is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#46

Faber-Castell Loom

Faber-Castell Loom by Faber-Castell is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#47

Graf von Faber-Castell Classic

Graf von Faber-Castell Classic by Graf von Faber-Castell is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#48

Esterbrook Estie

Esterbrook Estie by Esterbrook is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#49

Opus 88 Demonstrator

Opus 88 Demonstrator by Opus 88 is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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#50

Franklin-Christoph Model 20

Franklin-Christoph Model 20 by Franklin-Christoph is a durable fountain pen choice, recognized for writing quality, reliability, design and long-term serviceability.

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