The 25 Best Fountain Pens of 2025

Best Fountain Pens of 2025

Pelikan Souverän M800 Green Demonstrator

*A steal of a grail-worthy fountain pen

In the upper eschelon of the fountain pen pantheon, the Pelikan Souverän collection stands as one of the most prestigious, grail-worthy fountain pens cherished by collectors.

The generous profile of the stately M800 is a good fit for larger hands while the sumptuous 18kt gold nib writes with a sublime smoothness. The transparent green demonstrator special edition is a Weekly Dip sale special Goldspot extended, giving our pen pals a great price while supplies last.

Magna Carta MAG 650 Oparex Rainbow

*Vintage-inspired writing experience with opulent synthetic opal

The synthetic opal of this MAG 650 fountain pen is off-the-charts opulent. As good as it looks in pictures, this pen is even more impressive when you get it in hand and write with the 14kt gold flex nib.

We collaborated with Magna Carta to create the vintage-inspired, tapered shape of the MAG 650 design. The 14kt gold flex nib with ebonite feed also has its roots in the past, providing soft, responsive line variation like the "wet noodle" vintage pens.

Platinum 3776 Century Mountain Mist

*A pen born in the mountains of North Carolina

This North American exclusive design captures the majesty of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains with smoky, matte-finished, translucent resin cap and body. A first for Platinum, this edition has a 14kt gold nib engraved with rolling mountains and clouds.

Pen Pals love the #3776 Century for its classic, cigar-shaped profile, its precise 14kt gold nib, and the patented slip & seal cap mechanism that keeps the nib fresh with ink. This special edition made its way into many pen collections and has SOLD OUT at many retail shops within a month of its release.

Sailor 1911 L "Call of Cthulhu"

*A sinister pen that inspires existential dread

From the depths rises a pen with a dark, sinister edge. Inspired by the mythos of the monstrous Cthulhu from H.P. Lovecraft's "Call of Cthulhu" (1928), this Sailor 1911 Large fountain pen has a shadowy, rich teal barrel and cap embellished with stealth black ion-plated metal appointments. A sparkling translucent grip section and finial ends call to mind Cthulhu's watery tomb beneath the Pacific Ocean.

While you write your tales of fantastical horror, you'll notice a seriously smooth flow of ink from the Sailor 1911 L 21kt gold nib. This pen pairs perfectly with the Wearingeul Call of the Cthulhu fountain pen ink, of which Goldspot also created in collaboration.

Nahvalur 2025 Year of the Snake Fountain Pen

*Limited Edition Pen for the Lunar New Year

This snake-themed pen hypnotized pen enthusiasts and collectors with its radiant, shimmering green and gold resin and snake pocket clip - a first of its kind for Nahvalur!

This piston-fill fountain pen wrote with a gold-plated, stainless steel nib made by Nahvalur. You can find the amount of ink in your pen through the circular "porthole" ink windows towards the front of the barrel.

Limited Edition of 888 pens made worldwide.

Leonardo Momento Magico Neve d'Inverno

*Write and chill with this wintery Goldspot Exclusive

For this Goldspot-exclusive design, Leonardo turned shimmering, clear acrylic resin into an exquisite writing instrument. A silver, Italian-style wheel pocket clip and silver accents the icy cool of this pen's design.

The Momento Magico uses an internal piston mechanism to fill using bottled ink, which you can see inside the pen's transparent barrel.

This 200 piece limited edition is individually numbered on the back of the cap.

Retro 51 Tornado Popper Mermaid

*A bold pen for a bold writer

Leonardo Momento Zero Grande 2.0 Dalia Eveline

*Harness the power of flower

Whenever Leonardo Officina Italiana works with the Carolina Pen Company, you can expect the collaboration to be wildly colorful, exciting, and beloved by pen enthusiasts worldwide.

Crafted in the large, piston-filling Momento Zero Grande 2.0 fountain pen design, the "Power of Flower" boquet of three Brooks Leonardo pen designs were a big hit with our pen pals. Out of the three designs, the Dalia Eveline was the most popular, earning its spot on this list.

Pelikan Souverän M605 Tortoiseshell Black

*A luxury twist on the classic black pen

Like streaks of rain across a window pane, the Pelikan Tortoiseshell Black fountain pen's pearlescent, striped barrel has a deeply calming and peaceful style. Bookended with solid black resin and trimmed in rhodium silver appointments, this pen has plenty of style while keeping its traditional appeal.

We sold the last of this 2022 special edition earlier in January this year during a Weekly Dip Special.

Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age

*Perennial grail pen contender on many wishlists

Some pens always stay high on pen enthusiasts' wishlists. The Visconti Homo Sapiens, with its black, lava-infused resin, ranks highly for its material, design, and distinguishing elements. The unique pen material, crafted from Mt. Etna's basaltic lava, has a solid feel with a matte finish and moisture-wicking properties. Visconti's characteristic "bridge" arc clip, vacuum power-filling system, "My Pen System" cap medallion personalization and 18kt gold provide the full, grail-worthy package.

Opus 88 Mini Sakura

*A beautiful reminder of our limited time to bloom

Our pen pals love a good sakura-themed writing instrument. The Opus 88 Mini Sakura is a pretty pocket pen that expresses the fleeting beauty of falling cherry blossoms. Illustrated by Tracy Marsaioli (designer of several Opus 88 Mini pens and Retro 51 collaborations), the wrap around design plays with the transparency of the frosted acrylic barrel. Writers can fill up the Mini Sakura with ink and watch it slosh around in the barrel. A built-in shut-off valve prevents any accidental ink leakage while traveling.

Esterbrook x theCoffeeMonsterzCo Estie

*A highly addictive and caffeinated collaboration

The fan response to Esterbrook's collaboration with Helen from TheCoffeeMonsterCo was nothing short of incredible. As quick as limited edition Esterbrook Esties sell, these Coffee Monster pens went even quicker. The moment these pens arrived, they were gone.

After a stock refresh in May, Goldspot sold out again. We expect more inventory to trickle in like a slow drip brew. So, sign-up for an in-stock notification to get an e-mail when they arrive.

Benu Euphoria Margarita

*A fountain pen and ink exclusive that goes together like tequila and lime

On Cinco de Mayo, we introduced a pen and ink combo that goes together like tequila, salt, and lime. The sparkling Benu Euphoria Margarita goes down smooth, especially with Colorverse Cosmic Lime Explosion glistening ink ($17).

Margarita joins Goldspot's exclusive collection of "spirited" Euphoria fountain pens - Pink Champagne and Hot Toddy.

Pilot Custom 743 Verdigris Fountain Pen

*Versatile, 14kt gold nib with a classic style

After introducing the world to the cartridge/converter-filling cousin to the popular Custom 823 fountain pen, Pilot (Japan) quickly followed up with a beautiful aqua green version available exclusively in the United States. The Pilot Custom 743 Verdigris has retro appeal and a premium writing experience thanks to its 14kt gold nib available in 6 different sizes.

Just like the Custom 823, the 743 includes a complimentary bottle of Pilot ink inside the gift boxed presentation.

Pilot Custom 823 Clear

*Classic, vacuum-filling pen with complete transparency

The Pilot Custom 823 is a pen that many writing enthusiasts have in their collection. It has a traditional, cigar shaped design with a robust design that can enture long writing sessions. The Clear demonstrator lets the writer see their ink slosh around the reservoir of the vacuum-filling system. Besides the usual F, M, or B nib sizes (in 14kt gold), the 823 now also writes with a "Signature" nib option which has the feel of an italic / stub nib.

Pelikan Classic M200 Pastel Blue

*A Special Edition in Baby Blue and Creamy White

For peace, tranquility, and achieving a "flow state" while writing, you can't go wrong with the calm vibes of the Pelikan Classic 200 in Pastel Blue.

This 2023 special edition saw new life when we were able to obtain the last pieces at a significant discount, passing on the savings to our pen pals in the Weekly Dip Sale for this pen.

Nahvalur Nautilus Black TI

*Redesigned in Polished Black Titanium

The Nautilus gets a redesign in 2025, featuring a streamlined cap and barrel fit, and a hinged clip. Following last year's successful Plongeur limited edition, Nahvalur introduced the new Nautilus all dressed in black-finished titanium. This sleek, stealthy pen fills by piston mechanism with a "porthole" style ink window towards the front end of the barrel.

Leonardo Momento Zero Nuvola

*For the dreamers who look up and wonder "what does that cloud look like?"

For a writing experience that will leave you floating on "Cloud 9," the Leonardo Momento Zero Nuvola fountain pen is a dreamy design. Crafted from swirling Italian acrylic resin, the Nuvola has a unique style customized with yellow gold or silver trims.

Pilot Vanishing Point Stealth Matte Black

*This pen is so stealthy, it snuck on this list

While the yearly Pilot Vanishing Point limited edition hype train comes and goes, the tried and true Matte Black VP continues to be an understated bestseller.

A retractable fountain pen of great renoun, the Vanishing Point looks great dressed in all black with a matte finish that feels impressive and black, ion-plated 18kt gold nib that gildes with fleet-footed agility on the page.

Lamy Al-Star Aubergine & Denim Special Edition

*Best budget fountain pen for beginner's and collectors

In 2025, LAMY introduces TWO new, fashon-forward additions to the LAMY AL-Star collection. Aubergine has a deep purple barrel and cap contrasted with bright yellow grip section and finial. Denim has the same color-blocking style, pairing light blue with bold orange accents.

You can find a full assortment of ballpoint, fountain pen, and rollerball in each AL-Star color.

The AL-Star is essentially a Safari with upgraded swagger. The anodized aluminum finish and translucent grip section give this pen a modern luxury appeal.

Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen

*Best professional pen for executives and for your office

There's a reason why the Lamy 2000 fountain pen has thrived for over 50 years. This Bauhaus-styled design is a must-have in many fountain pen collections.

The pen's shape, weight, and feel in-hand offer a pleasurable experience unlike no other. The 14kt gold hooded nib has a smooth flow that feels like butter on the page. Easily draw up the last bit of ink at the bottom of the bottle using the built-in piston mechanism. Spy how much ink is left before you run out using the translucent ink window.

Kaweco Collection Sport "Honey"

*2025 Sport Special Edition has us screaming MUSTAAAARD

We think "yellow" is having it's moment this year. Pen pals were more enthusiastic than Pooh Bear to get their hands on this Honey fountain pen. Thanks to the relatively inexpensive $30 price tag for this special edition, many find themselves with multiple Kaweco Sport pens in their collection.

Customize this fountain pen with an optional, slide-on octagonal clip. If you like using bottled ink, don't forget to order a converter, as this pen doesn't include one to start.

Pilot E95S Fountain Pen

*Best pocket fountain pen for writing

One of the more underappreciated pocket fountain pens at our store, the Pilot E95S has an elegant, streamlined style with a large slip cap and inlaid 14kt gold nib that seamlessly integrates with the grip section body.

Along with the Lamy 2000, the E95S is perennial best-seller for enthusiasts who are looking for a high-performance writing instrument that radiates elegance without an enormous price tag.

Lamy Safari Scarlet

*Who is in charge of naming colors at Lamy?

Before we even talk about the color, let's clarify that "Scarlet" isn't a special edition - it's a permanent addition to the everyday Safari collection. Some folks draw comparisons to the legendary Dark Lilac from years ago.

This dark, matte-finished ABS plastic design has a reddish-purple hue matched with black trim. The Lamy Safari Scarlet is available in a full range of writing modes.

Benu Talisman Sakura Fountain Pen

*Goldspot Exclusive

The fleeting beauty of the Sakura flower is the inspiration behind this Benu Talisman fountain pen. For this edition, Benu created a custom blend of swirling, pearlescent resin that mixes throughout the pen's body and cap. Pieces of flower-shaped holographic glitter are suspended inside the material as if caught in the spring breeze. To imbue the pen with the mythical attributes of eternal youth and renewal, Benu added Sakura to the material of the pen.