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Sailor Pro Gear 21k gold fountain pen
Full-size Sailor upgrade
Best · ENT · $200–$800
Best enthusiast & gold-nib $200–$800
Milestone territory — heirloom pistons, vacuum grails, and gifts that mark an occasion.
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Pelikan M600 fountain pen
Mid grail; size-up from M400
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Visconti Van Gogh fountain pen
Italian resin gift; recognizable
№4
Pelikan M1000 fountain pen
Pelikan M1000 fountain pen with a soft gold nib.
№5
Pilot Custom 74 fountain pen
Most-recommended first gold nib
№6
Pelikan M400 fountain pen
Classic gold-nib piston; heirloom
№7
Sailor Pro Gear Slim fountain pen
Feedback gold nib; pencil-feel
№8
Platinum 3776 Century fountain pen
Sealed-cap gold nib; no dry-out
The specimen press
Original nib & ink art, made to order.
