Things

Fountain Pens

It's often said that the second fountain pen you buy is the most dangerious of them all -- once you have two, they seem to multiply by the month if you're lucky, by the week if you're not.

I purchased my second fountain pen in 2023 and never looked back. This page contains my collection.

Sailor Galaxy

The Sailor Ringless Galaxy

I really enjoy the sailor. Despite its plastic body, it has a premium feel and the nib is beautiful. It is a bit scratchy, though.

Cost$325
ManufacturerSailor
PurchasedNovember 2023
Lifespan1 year (552 days)
InkedSailor Kiwaguro Black

LAMY 2000

The lamy 2000

My favorite pen, hands down. The LAMY 2000 writes wonderfully, and features a beautiful design and finish. I have two of them.

Cost$200
ManufacturerLamy
PurchasedNovember 2023
Lifespan1 year (559 days)
InkedLamy Obsidian

TWSBI Eco

The lamy 2000

The TWISBI is cheap and fun! It also holds MUCH more ink than any of my other pens.

Cost$33
ManufacturerTWSBI
PurchasedNovember 2023
Lifespan1 year (552 days)
InkedPilot Iroshizuku Kon-Peki

LAMY Studio LX

The Lamy Studio LX

I think the Lamy LX is underrated. The black nib is gorgeous along with the design, although it doesn't write as well as its older sister the 2000.

Cost$150
ManufacturerLamy
PurchasedNovember 2023
Lifespan1 year (561 days)
InkedLamy Obsidian

LAMY Safari

The Lamy Safari

A classic. Cheap and fun. Need I say more?

Cost$37
ManufacturerLamy
PurchasedNovember 2023
Lifespan1 year (556 days)
InkedDiamine Oxblood

Kaweko Sport

The Sailor Ringless Galaxy

This Kaweko was my first pen and I think I have 2 or 3 of them now. They're easy to pocket and almost never leak. The size is a bit hard to write with, though.

Cost$30
ManufacturerKaweko
PurchasedDecember 2023
Lifespan1 year (513 days)
InkedDiamine Early Dusk

Pilot e95s

The Pilot e95s

This is my newest pen. I opted for a medium nib rather than a fine, and I think it worked out. The e95s is so smooth, although the plastic feels a bit cheap.

Cost$200
ManufacturerPilot
PurchasedMarch 2025
Lifespan0 year (55 days)
InkedKyo-no-oto Anoibi