Best and Worst Fountain Pens of 2023

My Best and Worst fountain pens of 2023

2023 has been a peculiar year. I haven’t bought that many fountain pens and I was surprised at how many fountain pens I keep re-inking.Pen cleaning is a PITA but there are several fountain pens that I just enjoy using - particularly those with a large ink capacity.

The Jinhao 82 for me has been a disappointing return to poor quality Jinhao nibs. Following the success of the Jinhao 80 last year, this is a shame.
My most used and enjoyed fountain pen of 2023 was a surprise…

2023 has also proven things to me about fountain pens and the fountain pen community which quite honestly have made me rethink the good and the bad… More to follow.
I’m also keen to see brands lower their prices because some brands are really starting to push what’s reasonable, e.g. the Pelikan M205 Rose Quartz: Close to £200 for a M200 series is just too much money.

I hope that 2024 finally sees a move away from pastel coloured special edition fountain pens. I just don’t like them and they are too similar to previous releases. This, combined with some silly priced special editions has meant that I’ve saved my money this year, so, fewer pens to review and use this year.

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