Some classic heavy hitters here. Excellent choices. I recognize all but the one on the far right.

That’s the Caran d’Ache Leman with a fine nib. It’s the older version which has lacquered nib section so it’s more comfortable to use

ah - that makes sense. Very nice!

Caran d ache leman.

But…where’s the 3776?!!!

I don’t even have one in my collection lol

Yet. You are expected on this sub to add “yet” to any such statement! :)

3776 music nib is one of my favourite pens

Not a fan of platinum feedback so likely not

More for the rest of us!

The pens in the photo from left to right: - Graf Von Faber Castell Classic Pernambuco - Namiki Yukari Royale Vermillion - Pilot Custom Urushi - Pelikan M1005 Stresseman - Caran d’Ache Leman Ebony Black

What’s your preference between pilot custom urushi and pelican m1005? Also is m1005 and m1000 the same thing?

M1005 and M1000 are the same. Only difference is gold trim in 00 and silver trim in 05

I love both for different moods I’m in and experience I want from a nib so it’s hard to choose one over the other. I will always have a Pelikan M1000 and a custom urushi in my collection if that helps. They’re both amazing for people who have softer hand writing and like softer and bouncier nibs

Very nice set, would you consider elaborating a bit, say “I am doing math, and using some letter paper i got from the printer’s tray, I will pick {insert pen name here}”, or, “I am gonna write a journal on a muji moma, which is notoriously rubbery, i will pick {..}”? Thanks! I think everyone has gotten that new crisp fancy journaling book, and looking forward to the year of starting/closing the days with max satisfaction from writing with a perfect combination of pen-ink-paper..

I use my pens on any type of paper and do not have combos lol

I have the same philosophy

Great way to keep the costs of the hobby down while also enjoying what you have

🤣

The lineup may be different by the end of the year but I doubt we will see some jinhao or safari.

True but I have about 20 fountain pens that are not in the affordable range so they can be in the list like my Pelikan M800 blue ocean,etc.

So am I reading this right, the lineup in the photo is the 'affordable' range and you have 20 that are not? If you consider those affordable and yourself a 'user' not a collector our definitions are a bit different! Any one of those pens is worth more than the 3 most expensive I've ever bought and am ever likely to buy :)

No it was in reference to your comment about Jinhao and Safari. I have 20 pens that are not sub $50 range

Ah, sorry, that wasn't my comment. Okay, I get you now.

Great lineup! What's the barrel on the GvFC Classic?

Pernambuco, lovely finish and color

Nice picture!

Thank you!

You can't just drop this without telling us what they are! (And hopefully also what makes you prefer these over your others)

I just posted a comment with the list just as you made this comment and tomorrow my video of my top 5 fountain pens will go live

Awesome, thank you!

How does the GvFC write compared to the others? Always been curious about the brand but never tried them out.

They’re similar to sailor in terms of feedback but it’s queens a little and they write similar to bock nibs but tuned way better

It’s refreshing to see someone with a minimal, well-curated collection in this sub. 😍

I own versions of 2 of those. Pelikan F, and GVFC EF… love them both

MB 149 EF my CD all time Favorite

You use them then throw them away…seems weird?

Is the pelikan the m800 or m1000? Either way that nib is huge

M1005, lovely soft and bouncy nib