Our most popular gold nib fountain pens:

  1. Pilot Capless: The retractable 18K nib and practical design make it a popular choice for quick note-taking. Combined with the slimmer Capless Decimo, this is our most popular range.

  2. Pilot Custom 823: Known for its large 14K nib, smooth writing experience and large ink capacity, this is Jen's favourite gold nib pen.

  3. Sailor Professional Gear: This series offers a wide range of 21K gold nib options, known for their precise writing performance and hint of pleasurable feedback. Smaller hands prefer the Pro Gear Slim, available in seasonal colours.

  4. Pelikan Souverän M800 & M400: A smooth piston-filling mechansim, combined with classic design and buttery smooth nibs. The M800 series is a full size pen with an 18k gold nib. The M400 series, with less weight and 14k gold nib, is the popular choice for smaller hands. 

  5. LAMY 2000: A unique hooded 14k gold nib offers a distinct writing experience, paired with a sleek and minimalist design incorporating a piston mechanism.

  6. Pilot Custom 74: A conservative design, with a small 14k gold nib, that we think is the smoothest gold nib of all brands.

  7. Sailor 1911 Standard: This is a small, lightweight, almost indesctructible fountain pen, with a firm 14k gold nib, that suits most hands when used posted. A true workhorse for long writing sessions. Option for the 1911 Large if you prefer not to post the cap.

As with any pen, your choice will depend on writing style, preference for nib size and material, budget and intended use. We provide loaner fountain pens, to help your product selection.

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