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Conklin Duragraph fountain pen
Conklin Duragraph fountain pen with a large acrylic body.
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Best Budget & Value
Sub-$30 heroes and the Chinese-pen value tier — where cheap writes far above its price.
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Platinum Preppy fountain pen
Platinum Preppy fountain pen, an entry-level beginner pen.
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Jinhao x159 fountain pen
Jinhao x159 fountain pen, an entry point into Chinese fountain pens.
The specimen press
Original nib & ink art, made to order.
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