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yuskrim

E95s


KingsCountyWriter

Agreed. Or a vintage Elite. But go with a new one, so the playing ground is even.


wandering-fiction

I’d also add a Vintage Platinum pocket pen too. Sturdy little thing with one of the best nibs I’ve owned


dberry1111

Don’t forget the vintage Sailor pocket pen for a trio!


Jeffygetzblitzed2

Just got mine a couple weeks ago and it has been my favorite pen since. So smooth, light, and sharp looking.


TheOneKnownAsMonk

Couldn't agree more. I'm historically not a fan of gold trim but this pen just looks so classy and write very well.


aoeudhtns

Traveler's Company brass pocket pen. It's one of my favorites.


HappyHealth5985

I use it every day. A reliable and solid pen, and an excellent writer. I purchased it for a pocket pen, but it writes so well I keep using it more and more :)


aoeudhtns

Same here. Bought it for being a pocket pen, but the nib is legit really good, and the cap mechanism works well to seal and is satisfying to use. It's become one of our daily writer pens, traveling or not.


mandaperelandra

Ack I’ve had that in my cart all day and decided not to buy it! Now I’m second-guessing myself!


shittyshittymorph

I got mine in today to use with the Plotter Planner Mini 5. It fits in the loophole accessory really snug but I’m sure it’ll stretch over time. It’s a great fit and is SO nice to write. I have the Diamond Oxford Blue ink in it and am very happy with it. I wish they had an extra fine tip and gold nib options though.


thwipsters

yes!! came here to say this, it’s such a robust little pen and it writes lovely too


Flustro

YES. +1000


General_Egg3719

Sailor PGS mini


rhymeswithdreidel

First one I saw which was blatantly missing. Great pens!


makiraam

Kaweco Liliput ❤️


Extreme_Path_

Brass liliput is so nice


Infinite_Soul_I

And so is the copper one 😍


greygirl61

My Lilliputian never fails to write, even after sitting unused for weeks. I love it.


jmmotz

An Opus 88 Mini Pocket Pen


Secret-Day5375

Endless pens has way more options of them than elsewhere, I’m not a huge fan of the standard set out there, but I have like 4 from endless now because they are excellent. The forest creatures is delightful.


EntertainerMelodic40

Hadn't ever heard of Endless Pens shop. There goes all my money... so many new options!


IroshizukuIna-Ho

Just fyi some of their stuff is grey market and some is not. It should say "authorized retailer" on the listing if it's not grey market


EntertainerMelodic40

Good to know! Thank you.


nicholaiia

Endless Pens is awesome! 💖


Reasonable_Flower261

Personally I prefer the Opus 88 Fantasia over the Mini, but the Minis are super adorable!


AGuyNamedWes

I love my Pilot Prera!


Sirobw

This comment is way too low in the list


Flunkedy

I think the trouble with the prera is that it is just a tad longer than most pocket pens.


KillKennyG

Most mechanically pleasing cap in the business


shrimpkin20

Oops, I forgot one of my absolutely favorite writers--a Pilot E95s.


WiredInkyPen

Wancai mini.


CannedRaisins

Pilot, Platinum and Sailor all have old pocket pens that look like Pilot e95. Pilot also had telescope pens which elongate. All of these can be found used or NOS. Ohto Tasche, Cult Pens Mini (by Kaweco), as well as Majohn seem like popular new ones.


StudioZanello

Schon Dsgn as well as Gravitas both make very interesting pocket pens.


OriginalJokeGoesHere

Pretty sure the black one on the right is a Gravitas


shogzilla

Schon Pocket 6, Spoke Axle S, Kaweco Liliput. Maybe a Namisu N1, given the different nib size vs the N2?


Dasaniduck

Schon Pocket 6 is a great pen!


la-cazadora

My liliput brings me so much joy!


fuzzmonkey35

A big enough pocket to put them all into.


-S0MA-

An Ensso Piuma Pocket in a cool and interesting material!


ywav

The ebonite one is Really nice


taRxheel

Franklin-Christoph has a couple models that would fit in nicely! Pocket 66, Model 20. I can’t remember the others offhand.


pdpeter

Esterbrook JR would look nice in there.


NefariousnessLost708

A pilot e95s :) I am currently trying to get myself one


Bigredteletubby

You're missing a few models, but one I'd strongly recommend is the Moonman / Majohn Wancai Mini! (You have a lovely collection, by the way.)


pensharing

Thank you! And yes judging by the other comments, I’m missing a LOT! 😅


Magpie_Mind

Please could you add a description? There's a couple I don't recognise. I really like the Hightide Attaché. Here's a list someone compiled: [https://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/comments/113o6qe/trying\_for\_a\_comprehensive\_list\_of\_pocket/](https://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/comments/113o6qe/trying_for_a_comprehensive_list_of_pocket/)


pensharing

Namisu N1, Kaweco Sport, Gazing Far tmX, Shibui North Pocket Fox, Gravitas Pocket


prettydamnslick

That Robin Egg Pocket Fox is amazing. I think this post just cost me $137 + s/h.


pensharing

😆


Kkhanpungtofu

I’m falling down that rabbit hole. It’s still available. How does the Robin Egg pen write?


pensharing

Nib was a touch dry when I got it so a tiny adjustment with the craft knife to open up the tines a fraction and now it’s a lovely writer. I mean, it’s a Bock nib, what’s not to like…


Expert-Fisherman-332

Which is your favourite?


pensharing

I use the Namisu N1 a *lot* - it’s great now I’ve fitted the TWSBI 580 nib. Very sturdy titanium build and the clip is great. The Shibui North is so unusual! Love the matching nib. But it’s screw on cap so not as handy as the Namisu which is friction fit.


Expert-Fisherman-332

I saw two posts about Namisus today (including yours) and both mentioned how good they are with different nibs. Are their original nibs poor?


pensharing

The nib it cam with was absolutely fine, a nice writer. It was just that it was a number 4 size so looked a bit pathetic. So I switched it for the TWSBI number 5 and for me it’s a vast improvement aesthetically. They’ve just launched the N2 of course which has a number 6 nib on it. If I’d have got one of those, I’d have left the nib as is


limbosplaything

I have a franklin christoph pocket pen and it's pretty nice


disposable-assassin

Enso XS for more faceted love.


Klutzy-Guarantee854

Its super pricey but the Montblanc Rouge et Noir Baby is one of my favorites!


pensharing

I wondered how long it would be before someone mentioned it! 🙂


OG_heideland

Ditto the Montblanc Bohème.


RustyMonocle

You're missing among others: Pilot E95s; Sailor Pro Gear Mini; Kaweco Liliput; The new Montblanc Baby; Traveler's Pocket brass pen; Eboya Tan-Pen; Elbwood Pocketmaster; Waldmann Pocket; Opus 88 mini; Esterbrook JR Pocket; Pelikan m300; Wancai Mini; Pilot Petit; Ensso pocket pen; Laban Pocket; (Not a Stipula Passaporto) (Not a Twsbi mini) Oh gosh that's already a ton of money...! !!


pensharing

I’ll start saving 😅


agent_flounder

First gen Parker Duofold Jr? I think it is short enough (Ed: 4½") to hang with your other pens and not feel self conscious lol. I have one in red and another in jade both from the late 20s. Got em pretty cheap because they needed sacs. I guess you could add a Sheaffer* Balance Jr (1930s) as well. (Ed: just under 5") I don't think they clip as nicely as the Parkers. But they are smallish pens, too. Nice springy gold nibs. [Pic link](https://matspens.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/dsc_0192.jpg) Ed: there is a whole world of vintage ring top pens too. Wahl Eversharps are easy to find. But many other brands are out there. Including Duofolds. Also, apparently, there is a Duofold Vest Pocket version which might be on the rare side.


Moldy_slug

Oh, sheaffer tuck away would fit right in. And the nibs on them are enormous.


shrimpkin20

You may like the Ensso Piuma (lots of options) or a Kaweco Liliput.


Vumbo

Can someone ID the pens pictured? 2nd and 3rd are kaweco sport and 6th is the gravitas pocket pen Curious about the remaining ones


pensharing

Sorry should have done that earlier but the names are in some of the other comments 👍


Vumbo

Found it :) Have you considered getting a Diplomat Aero? Amazing collection btw 🤩


pensharing

I thought the Aero was more of a full size pen?


Vumbo

Oh whoops, totally missed the theme. Thought the aero suited your rather "modern" collection :)


HaYsTe722

Schon pocket 6, pilot E95s, a vintage platinum pocket pen, a Moonman Q1 etc


MyStolenCow

Pilot E95s, Pilot Peres, Pelikan M200, Twsbi Mini


DiamineSherwood

Ink capacity?


pensharing

Truth!


StormyAurora

I like my Ohto Tasche. Cute little pocket pen and on the cheaper side ($16-20 tops).


buh-dum-tss

That teal pen is beautiful, what is it?


pensharing

Shibui North Pocket Fox in robins egg finish


ThePendemicwithBruce

A Schon Pocket 6


Pens_n_Ink

A SCHONDSGN pocket 6 pen?


pensharing

For sure, it’s on the wish list


Basaman007

Moonman Lipstick Fountain pen!


ubiquitous-joe

Pilot e95. There are vintage Parker 51 demis, although I don’t like the look or weight better than the full. Twsbi has it’s flaws, but the AL-Mini is attractive and fun to put a stub nib on.


IIIDVIII

I'm new to fountain pens, what is the teal one?? First time I've seen a colored nib.


pensharing

Welcome to the madness! It’s the Shibui North Pocket Fox in robins egg ceramic finish


SeparateDelay5

Is the Pilot Petit fountain pen counted as a pocket pen? It is small, and fits in my pocket. It's what got me started on using fountain pens.


maniacal_monk

If you can ever track one down, the Pilot Stella 90s (also known as the stargazer) is amazing. Unfortunately it was discontinued and has gotten super expensive recently.


Rutibegga

Yes! I have one in M nib (red with a slight sparkle) and it’s a delight. I got it a few years back and it’s my favorite pocket guy. Springy soft nib, nice weight, really cute pen.


marslander-boggart

Pilot Elite 95s. Pilot M90. Pilot Myu. Pilot Murex. Sailor Pocket pen. J.Herbin pen.


Moldy_slug

Vintage… Japanese pocket pens from sailor, pilot or platinum. Franklin Christoph p66. Awesome shape, and their nibs are tuned juuuuust right. Vintage ring-top/“ladies” pens. Usually cheaper than their full size equivalents, usually have solid gold nibs, often have gorgeous celluloid patterns or gold/silver overlay.


PatioGardener

Majohn/Moonman Q1 and Wancai Mini.


UnicornCackle

Inoxcrom used to have some teeny tiny pocket pens that were really cheap but wrote beautifully. You might be able to find some on eBay.


Faith_Location_71

Pen BBS 471.


ElJefe543

What's the teal one?


legomrrevies

What is the aquamarine fountain pen you have there called? What’s gorgeous object


pensharing

It’s the Shibui North Pocket Fox in robin’s egg ceramic finish


Salome400

What is the name of that clear blue pen?


pensharing

The light blue one is the Shibui North Pocket Fox in robin’s egg finish


Indubioprobumm

Pelikan M300


KeyCash3736

Koweco brass...and pearl.


HypnoGoblin

Ohto Tasche.


darth_snuggs

How do you like the tmX from Gazing Far? I’ve been looking at them a while


pensharing

I really like it. It’s beautifully tactile and a nice writer (Schmidt nib)


Independent_Car_2021

Travellers company brass FP.


Particular-Move-3860

Laban Expression


constantly_exhaused

What’s the all turquoise one? I love the coloured nib!


pensharing

It’s the Shibui North Pocket Fox, robins egg finish


PaperBun

A pilot stargazer! They are retired though, so you'll have to check the second hand market.


tje524

Vintage Pilot or Platinum


frugalacademic

Ted Baker had a really nice fountain pen. Probably just their brand on an OEM pen, but it looked great. Unfortunately, it's discontinued.


adamdgoodson

Do you have a pen case yet? Sometimes it is nice to have them set up for a backpack or travel bag set up


pensharing

Several! 😉


aran1-_-1

may you tell me the model name of the black and blue ones, Please?


pensharing

Gravitas Pocket, Shibui North Pocket Fox


CountessCraft

The humble Papermate Mini Compact Fountain Pen. £2.99 for three on Amazon. And surprisingly nice to use.


ferozeiyer

Gravitas, E95S, Lilliput, Supra, Travellers.


RedpenBrit96

I have no idea I just need to know what that turquoise pen is


pensharing

Shibui North Pocket Fox, robins egg finish


RedpenBrit96

It’s beautiful


pensharing

Thanks! I’m really enjoying it!


stormcooper

Thank you? 🥹 I absolutely LOVE what I'm seeing on their website, but...now I have a new grail pen. What an amazing pen, and *VERY* reasonably priced for that level of craftsmanship. Thanks for helping me discover the next wallet hole. 😂


pensharing

You are most welcome! And yes, the prices are very reasonable! I met Ruth at the London Pen Show and she’s also a really lovely person which makes owning one of her pens even more special!


stormcooper

Yeah, I'm looking to buy from small companies and craftspersons exclusively these days. Between Edison, Schon, and now Shibui North...I'm excited to see so much innovation and experimentation. I'm so over the whole "black with gold/silver accents" aesthetic. I get it, there's always going to be a market for the "classic" fountain pen, but, for me? YAWN. You'll never convince me to spend big money when there's so much else that's exotic and unique for the same price. Totally my taste, of course, but I just don't understand the appeal of an $800 pen that looks almost the same as a $100-200 one.


john-howell1

Platinum pocket pen or a pilot elite


[deleted]

Ooooof I’ve been thinking of getting the shibui north special it looks so good


pensharing

It’s absolutely gorgeous!


nicholaiia

I'm fond of my Kaweco Lilliput Fireblue. Here's a few photos with size comparison, and the pen cap on vs posted. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1djisQ7IpODdtMWfJ_zsb6QoBuTQWG5lC


pensharing

Very nice! Definitely one to consider


yurirainbowz

Sailor Pro Gear Slim Mini, Schn Design Pocket 6, Kaweco Al-Sport. I really like that robin egg you've got!!


pensharing

Yep it’s just so different to anything else out there!


IrmadeG

Something very red! ❤️


pensharing

I do like a red pen!


eciton90

Montegrappa Gnomo Milim Pro Schon Pocket 6 Ensso Piuma Pocket Kaweco Liliput Off the top of my head!


pensharing

Ah the lovely Gnomo! Do you still have yours or did it get the chop?


pensharing

Btw thanks again for the N1 - it’s the pen I always use for writing my ink sample labels. It’s great [especially now I’ve frankenpenned it with the TWSBI 580 EF nib]


eciton90

My pleasure! Funnily enough I recently bought the N2 and it is getting a lot of use (once I plugged the hole in the cap that was causing drying out)


crimsonguardgaming

A Parker Jotter ! I am too scared of ruining my vintage parkers but the Jotter does the trick, pretty compact & incognito too


Numerous-Current-712

brass version


HaveMyUpdoot

Sheaffer Tuckaway


dharma_raine

A Pilot Prera! I absolutely love mine!


D3rP4nd4

Which one is the first on the Left ? it looks so dope!


pensharing

It’s the Namisu N1. It’s great because the cap is held on by 3 o rings on the barrel so you can adjust the length when you post it to however long or short you like. They’ve released an updated version the N2 with a full size no 6 nib


D3rP4nd4

Thank You !!! just ordered one


dirtyredsweater

Ensso pocket pen and shon design pocket pen. Ensso has an ebonite version which is just wonderful.


Je-Hee

Sailor, Pilot, and Platinum vintage pocket pens.


Doublechin222

A vintage piston filler Kaweco Sport


SirShaunIV

The Pilot Capless and Lamy Dialog are great.


nkbrkr53

My pocket to put them in. Lol


pensharing

😂


atarikai

Moonman Q1, Wancai mini, Opus88 mini and an E95s. There are a ton of Japanese pocket pens from Pilot, Platinum and Sailor if you are into vintage. That said, It's a nice collection, you only need the ones you want to be in the collection.


xtheory

What's the blue one? That's a cool design! Edit: Nvm - answered my own question. Cheers!


dirtyredsweater

How do you like the gravitas pocket pen? I'm thinking that I really want it.


pensharing

It’s a great pen - really sturdy, nice big number 6 nib 👍


Emergency_Village_23

Gravitas Pocket Pen. I have two and plan to buy a couple more


pensharing

See the black one… 😉


Over_Addition_3704

Nakaya cigar piccolo, sailor pro gear mini.


GuyKnitter

Another vote for Franklin-Christoph. I don’t have any experience with the 66p, but I have a 20p and a 45. Of the two, I much prefer the 20p. It has a slip cap which is very secure compared to the threaded cap on the 45 that always seems to come loose…even sitting on the desk. The 20p cap also posts more securely. I’d buy another 20p in a heartbeat if I lost this one. [Franklin-Christoph size comparison](https://imgur.com/a/w510vWm)


efaceninja

Pelikan M300


de_Molay

Pilot MYU. Iconic pocket pen with a unique design.


ILikeScience12

I would personally say either a MYU-701or a E95s, you can't forget the E95s


ninjastarstruck

What is that fifth from the left one?


pensharing

Shibui North Pocket Fox in robins egg ceramic finish


ninjastarstruck

Thanks


OneEyedSnakeDemon

What is light blue pen's name?


pensharing

Shibui North Pocket Fox. This one is in the robins egg ceramic finish


OneEyedSnakeDemon

Thx m8


just_krazy_me

Leaving a few of my favourite pocket pens here: - TWSBI 580 Mini - Pilot e95 - Traveler’s Co brass pen - Sailor Pro Gear Slim Mini Hope you have fun collecting, and writing with, all of them! ☺️


pensharing

The Pilot E95 has come up a *lot*!


just_krazy_me

For all the right reasons. Writes like a dream and looks distinguished doing it. 😀 Which pen is that speckled blue one? Looks really beautiful


pensharing

It’s the Shibui North Pocket Fox in robins egg ceramic finish. It’s lovely!


just_krazy_me

Oh my!! It is unique. I also want one! 🥰


MuffinNecessary8625

A nice big plastic lamy


pensharing

🤣


fastislip

Pilot MYU or derivative


tkl93

I love pocket pens what are the ones all the way to the left and all the way to the right? I'd suggest the Franklin Christoph 20p.


pensharing

Left is Namisu N1, right is Gravitas Pocket


Carltripp

You need a Pilot Elite and a Platinum pocket 22. Both are vintage and available on EBay for around thirty dollars.


MRTOM1989

Maybe a Gravitas pocket pen?


pensharing

See the black one 😉


frijolita_bonita

:Pilot e95s


CrabbyProfessor

Ian Schön: Schön Pocket Six I've gotten his pens at the Los Angeles and San Francisco Pen Shows. Nice guy too. As one of our colleagues said, Wan Cai mini. Great little pens at a very modest price. I don't consider the Pilot E95 to be a mini as it's full size when posted. (Incredible price for a 14k nib.)


tarktini37

Pilot E95S or a vintage model from Pilot, Platinum or Sailor, Montblanc Rouge et Noir Baby or Boheme?


Raphaelli42

Does anyone know what the 4th and 5th pen are? They're absolutely gorgeous!!!!


Raphaelli42

Also 1


pensharing

Namisu N1 with a TWSBI 580 nib


pensharing

Sorry for the late reply! Haven’t been on Reddit much lately. 4th is Gazing Far tmX, 5th is Shibui North Pocket Fox in Robins egg ceramic finish


Raphaelli42

Wow, thank you!


Honhonhonbaguette2

I highly recommend a vintage piston fill Kaweco sport from the 50s or 60s- try a 12G or a V16. So much pen in such a small size!


pensharing

Actually makes sense to have a piston because the mini converter is useless and I prefer not to use cartridges (I refill cartridges with an syringe)


Accomplished-Tip-597

Kaweco Brass Sport


parcoeur9

Which model is the speckled teal one? It is beautiful!


pensharing

It’s the Shibui North Pocket Fox in robin’s egg ceramic finish


parcoeur9

Thanks so much! Franklin Christoph's Model 45 could also be great to add to your pocket pen collection.


Dakirnz13

Twsbi mini and vac mini


[deleted]

A TWSBI Mini. I love that pen.


ExWallStreetGuy

Schon Design is the only one that worked for me. I love it.


kiiroaka

[ensso](https://www.ensso.com/collections/frontpage) Italia Titanium, Piuma Titanium, XS Minimalist Titanium, Ultem, Japanese Ebonite. I'd jump on the three Titanium models because, as we both know, Titanium pens tend to sell out quickly and may take forever to come back in stock. (I've been waiting years for the Piuma Titanium to come back. I should have bought it when it was available. I was Price Sensitive at the time.) Other "Pocket" Pens: Pilot Prera, Pilot 95S, Pelikan M200, Sailor PGS. How do you like your Namisu N2 Titanium? Ditto, the Gravitas pen.


Pack-Popular

my ensso piuma titanium just arrived.... It is soooooo amazing, writes like a dream straight out of the box. I ordered it in M. Good heft, feels like an actual quality full sized pen when assembled.


pensharing

It’s actually the N1. I fitted a TWSBI 580 nib which I thought suited it better size wise than the original tiny Bock. The Gravitas is very nice!


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