From $6 to $312: Are Expensive Fountain Pens Worth It? - Write Stuff, ep. 39

About this episode

In this episode, Tom explores the value of fountain pens by comparing a $6 Platinum Preppy to a $312 Sailor 1911L.

Fountain pens, especially the ones we talk about on our channel, are a luxury item. They can vary widely in cost, ranging from a few dollars to a few thousand dollars a pen. Many who stand on the outside of the pen hobby might scoff at what we enthusiasts consider a good value for a fountain pen. For those just starting the journey, it can be confusing to see similar looking pens with such a discrepancy in price. In this episode, Tom shows what you pay for when you spend more money on a fountain pen - starting from a $6 Platinum Preppy and ending with a $312 Sailor 1911L. (0:00) Intro (1:38) Platinum Preppy (3:56) Noodler's Creaper (6:03) Lamy Safari Vista (6:55) TWSBI Diamond 580ALR (7:44) Opus 88 Demo (9:26) Pelikan Classic M205 (11:23) Sailor 1911 L (12:53) Questions to ask while pen shopping (13:44) Giveaway and Outro 🔗Links to products mentioned in this video ✒️ Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen ✒️ Noodler's Creaper Fountain Pen ✒️ Lamy Safari Vista Fountain Pen ✒️ TWSBI Diamond 580 Fountain Pen ✒️ Opus 88 Demo Fountain Pen ✒️ Pilot Parallel Calligraphy Pens ✒️ Pelikan Classic 205 Fountain Pen ✒️ Sailor 1911 L Fountain Pen @FoundOnDeeRoad is the winner of this episode's…

People in this episode

Host: Tom

Topics covered

• fountain pens
• luxury items
• pen shopping
• price comparison
• pen enthusiasts
• giveaway

Keywords

• fountain pens
• luxury pens
• pen prices
• pen shopping tips
• giveaway
• pen enthusiasts

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Platinum Preppy, Noodler's Creaper, Lamy Safari Vista, TWSBI Diamond 580ALR, Opus 88 Demo, Pelikan Classic M205, Sailor 1911 L

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