Top 5 Best Starter Fountain Pens, 2019 Edition

What is the best starter fountain pen?

This is the most important question in all of pen-dom. It is a crucial point for newbies - the one that may make or break their interest in writing with a fountain pen.

I (Tom) started writing with fountain pens about 12 years ago when I joined Goldspot. Before that point, all I knew about pens was ballpoint and gel pens. A Pilot Dr. Grip was my first pen that cost more than a few dollars. I never had the pleasure of writing with a featherlight touch in a rainbow of ink colors choices. I never used a refillable pen that needed to be cared for.

At the time, fountain pens seemed intimidating to me. Their price tags soar into the thousands. The cost made me nervous about picking a pen I will like writing with in a nib size that will complement my handwriting.

Over a decade of fountain pen addiction later, I'd like to share my view on what makes a great starter fountain pen, as well as the top 5 starter fountain pens. Any of these suggestions will make a positive first impression on its owner.

These are the criteria I use when recommending a starter fountain pen:

• It must be easy to use for a beginner.
• It must be inexpensive.
• It must be durable, not disposable.
• It must have a consistent quality with reliable performance.

We hope you enjoyed taking a look at these top starter fountain pens. If you'd like more beginner pen suggestions, along with some exotic pen options for risk-takers, check out this article. We love to welcome people who are new to the hobby and would love to offer our advice with direct support. Please feel free to ask us any questions when starting your journey into the world of fountain pens.