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The 10 Best Fountain Pens Under $200 in 2021: Reviews and Guide

Last updated on January 26th, 2021

    4.7 / 5 ( 24 votes )

    Getting the right writing style is important. It allows you to express yourself and create written documents exactly to your specifications. One of the most classic writing instruments is a fountain pen. You can create elegant scripts and lettering that you simply cannot achieve using a different type of writing instrument. After exploring dozens of options and learning more about their features, we have narrowed down our list to help you to find the best fountain pen under 200 dollars. With the right fountain pen, you will get the exact writing style you are seeking for a wide variety of documents.

    Contents

    • 1 Our List of 10 Best Fountain Pens Under $200 on the Market Today:
      • 1.1 1. Pilot Vanishing Point Retractable Fountain Pen – Our Top Choice
      • 1.2 2. Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen
      • 1.3 3. Waterman Carene Fountain Pen
      • 1.4 4. Pelikan M200 Fountain Pen
      • 1.5 5. Parker Sonnet Fountain Pen
      • 1.6 6. Platinum Century Fountain Pen
      • 1.7 7. Sailor Standard Fountain Pen
      • 1.8 8. Sheaffer Taranis Fountain Pen
      • 1.9 9. TWSBI Diamond 580 Fountain Pen
      • 1.10 10. Sheaffer 330 Fountain Pen
    • 2 How to Maintain Your New Fountain Pen
      • 2.1 Proper Fountain Pen Usage
      • 2.2 Cleaning Your Fountain Pen
      • 2.3 How to Store a Fountain Pen
    • 3 Conclusion

    Our List of 10 Best Fountain Pens Under $200 on the Market Today:

    1. Pilot Vanishing Point Retractable Fountain Pen – Our Top Choice

    Pilot Vanishing Point Collection Retractable Fountain Pen, Blue Carbonesque with Rhodium Accents, Blue Ink, Fine Nib (60149)

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    The Pilot Vanishing Point Retractable Fountain Pen has a metal body and comes in a wide variety of colors. This allows you to choose the color that best fits your personality. The rhodium accents give this pen a very luxurious look.

    There are ink cartridges that you use for this pen. This makes it easy to replace the ink when it starts to run out. You will not have to use any liquid ink which can get messy when you are refilling your pen.

    The ink color you get is blue, which is ideal for everything from legal documents to letter writing. Its nib is 18 karat gold, ensuring that it is durable and will last for a long time even with frequent use.

    Features
    • Retractable nib
    • Blue ink

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Many people talked about the balance of this pen. This makes it easy to hold for long periods of time. Other people said that since there is no cap, it is easier to maintain the ink. Just retract the nib and it helps to stop the ink from drying out.

    Things to Love
    • The point is extra fine
    • You can retract the nib to maintain the ink
    • It writes smoothly
    Things to Consider
    • The ink may start to leak prematurely

    Summary

    This is the best gold nib fountain pen under $200. It allows for easy writing due to its smooth flow. The pen also has a luxurious look, making it a good choice for a gift.

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    2. Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen

    Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen, Black, Extra-Fine Nib (L01-EF)

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    The Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen is the best modern fountain pen. It is lightweight and has a solid balance, allowing you to use it for just about anything. The point on the pen is fine, allowing you to write lettering of all sizes. This also gives you a lot of flexibility regarding the thickness of your writing.

    The writing that you can accomplish with this pen is very clean. The ink does not start and stop, allowing for smooth lines. There are no spaces in the writing that you put down, saving you time because you will not have to trace back over your writing.

    Due to the style of this pen, the ink does not smear. This makes it easy to write quickly when necessary without worrying about your work becoming difficult to read. You can also care for this pen easily because it unscrews quickly.

    Features
    • Silver and matte black
    • Capped

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Several people talked about how lightweight and balanced this pen is. This makes it very easy to use for people of all experience levels. Other people mentioned how you just twist it apart. This makes it easy to clean and maintain your fountain pen.

    Things to Love
    • It has an extra fine point
    • The ink capacity is high
    • You can refill it easily
    Things to Consider
    • It may become scratchy prematurely

    Summary

    You can use this pen for creating a script or writing basic letters. This ensures that it is versatile, allowing you to use it for just about anything.

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    3. Waterman Carene Fountain Pen

    Waterman Carene Black Sea St Fountain Pen (S0293970)

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    The Waterman Carene Fountain Pen was created in France, using a high level of craftsmanship for optimal quality. This pen is perfectly balanced and lightweight, ensuring that you can use your preferred writing style with ease. In fact, this pen’s nib will adapt to your writing style as you continue to use it.

    The design of this pen has a sophisticated curve. This makes it easy to hold for prolonged periods of time. It ensures an ergonomic feel so that your hands remain comfortable. Due to this design, it will also glide across a paper with ease.

    The nib is 18 karat gold and solid. It will last even with frequent use. You will not have to worry about it cracking or expanding as long as you take care of it properly. The maintenance is quick and easy too.

    Features
    • Capped
    • Multiple colors

    What Consumers Are Saying

    A lot of commenters said that the pen’s ink flows freely. This allows for smooth writing on multiple paper types. Others talked about the cap. They said that it secures tightly to prevent leaks and to keep the ink ready to use.

    Things to Love
    • This pen has a perfect balance
    • It has a very sleek look
    • The pen is easy to hold
    Things to Consider
    • The nib may become scratchy
    • Be ready to pay a bit over 200 dollars, or you can wait till sales and get this one for under two hundred bucks

    Summary

    This is one of the high-quality fountain pens that are easy to use. You can also choose between a fine and a medium nib, making it easy to get the exact type of writing that you prefer.

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    4. Pelikan M200 Fountain Pen

    Pelikan M200 Fountain Pen Black Fine (993915)

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    The Pelikan M200 Fountain Pen has a high ink capacity, allowing you to get more writing out of each ink refill. This ensures that you can get through long documents or art pieces without needing to stop and refill the ink in your pen.

    The rings that are part of the pen are made of 24 karat gold. This ensures an elegant look, and it also makes sure that your pen is durable with frequent use. It has a high-quality resin body that will not crack when you are using or cleaning it.

    You can choose between green marble or black, making it easy to find the body color that best fits your personality. The caps seals tightly to protect your ink.

    Features
    • Piston-filling mechanism
    • High-quality resin

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Some people talked about how this pen is ideal for people with arthritis. They could hold the pen with ease and without discomfort. Several others said that it is perfect for daily use. You can use it for things like jotting down notes to creating works of art.

    Things to Love
    • It has a very fancy look
    • The black ink is dark
    • You can hold it easily
    Things to Consider
    • You may need to use more pressure compared to similar pens

    Summary

    This is the best fountain pen under $160 because it writes smoothly, and it is easy to maintain. It also has excellent balance, allowing you to use your preferred writing style.

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    5. Parker Sonnet Fountain Pen

    Parker Sonnet Black Lacquer Fountain Pen, Fine Nib, Black Ink

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    The Parker Sonnet Fountain Pen features a black lacquer barrel that has a sleek look. Since it comes in a gift box, you can use it for yourself or give it to someone as a gift.

    There are multiple colors, allowing you to choose the one that best fits your personality. The gold trim is 18 karat gold, allowing for additional elegance regarding the look of the pen.

    You can choose between fine and medium nibs. This makes it easy to get the exact type of writing that you are looking for. The cap remains on tight so that the ink will not dry out prematurely when you are not using your pen.

    Features
    • Multiple colors
    • Fine or medium nib

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Many people said that this pen writes very smoothly. You can use it on several paper types without an issue. Other people discussed how easy it is to maintain. You only need to perform minimal maintenance to keep it in excellent condition.

    Things to Love
    • It has a luxurious look
    • This pen feels good in your hand
    • The ink is high quality
    Things to Consider
    • The nib may dry more often than similar fountain pens

    Summary

    This is the best fountain pen for a gift because it comes with everything you need to use it. It also has an elegant look, making it perfect for people who are otherwise hard to shop for.

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    6. Platinum Century Fountain Pen

    Platinum"#3776 Century/Bourgogne"(Nib : Fine)

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    The Platinum Century Fountain Pen has a slip and seal mechanism. This helps to ensure that you continue to get smooth and pure writing even if you do not use this pen for a year or longer.

    Use this pen for everything from taking notes to creating scripts for documents and artwork. Since there are several nib options, you can choose the one that you find the easiest to work with. The nibs range from medium to broad. There is also a soft fine option.

    The nib is 14 karat gold for optimal quality. You can use it frequently without having to worry about it wearing out or experiencing damage.

    Features
    • Multiple nib types
    • Three color options

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Many users talked about how comfortable this pen is. They said that you can use it for long periods of time without hand cramps. Other people talked about versatility. You can create lines of varying widths with ease.

    Things to Love
    • You can achieve great line variation
    • Choose between several nibs
    • The grip is comfortable
    Things to Consider
    • The soft nib can be too fine for certain uses

    Summary

    This is the best mid-priced fountain pen. It is a good choice for people who are new to using fountain pens, as well as those with extensive experience.

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    7. Sailor Standard Fountain Pen

    Sailor 1911 Standard Black GT 14K Gold Medium Point Fountain Pen - 11-1219-420

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    The Sailor Standard Fountain Pen has a sleek look. You can hold it easily, as it is very lightweight and has a good level of balance. This makes it easy to write in different thickness and letter sizes without a problem.

    The medium point makes this pen versatile. The nib is 14 karat gold. Due to this material, it will last for a long time. It also ensures that your writing will be smooth on a variety of paper types.

    The black ink that comes with the pen has a pure look. This means that it is dark and does not have empty spots when you are writing.

    Features
    • Gold and black
    • Medium point

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Several people mentioned that this pen is ideal for all hand sizes. This is due to it being very balanced and lightweight. Other people said that it has a high ink capacity. This allows you to get more done per ink refill.

    Things to Love
    • The writing is very smooth
    • This pen is lightweight
    • You can maintain it easily
    Things to Consider
    • It does not come with a converter

    Summary

    This is one of the most reliable fountain pens due to their smooth writing. You also get a lot of time out of each ink refill so that you can tackle big documents without needing to stop to refill.

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    8. Sheaffer Taranis Fountain Pen

    Sheaffer Taranis, Forest Green, Chrome Trim, Fountain Pen: Fine Nib (E0944643-PB2)

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    The Sheaffer Taranis Fountain Pen features a modern look due to its chrome-plated trim. Due to its size, you can hold it easily, even if your hands are relatively small. Use this pen whether you are new to using fountain pens or you are experienced.

    This fountain pen makes it easy to go back and forth between modern and classic scripts and lettering. You have some control over the thickness of your work, making it easy to get the exact size that you desire.

    You get a black and a blue ink cartridge with this fountain pen. They are easy to swap out, letting you go back and forth between the colors with ease. There is also a piston converter that comes with it.

    Features
    • Silver and forest green
    • Comes with a piston converter

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Many people talked about how the ink does not skip when you are writing. This allows you to get clean line even with prolonged writing. Others remarked about how you can maintain this pen easily. It requires minimal maintenance to ensure that it keeps writing.

    Things to Love
    • This pen is good for beginners and experienced users
    • The cartridges are easy to change
    • Its ink flows well
    Things to Consider
    • The cap is a little wobbly

    Summary

    As the best fountain pen under $200, this pen comes with some ink cartridges. This makes it easy to go back and forth between different ink colors, depending on what you are working on.

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    9. TWSBI Diamond 580 Fountain Pen

    TWSBI Diamond 580 Fountain Pen nib Stub 1.1

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    The TWSBI Diamond 580 Fountain Pen is the right size for people with multiple hand sizes. This means that whether you are an adult who is experienced with fountain pens, or your child wants to learn how to use them, this pen is an ideal choice.

    Due to the design of the pen, you can care for it easily. It comes apart and goes back together within minutes. Because of this, you can easily keep it clean and swap out the inks depending on the color and type that you want to use at a specific time.

    With this pen, you can easily achieve medium to large-sized script and lettering. This allows you to write letters, create documents or use this pen for artwork purposes. The ink-filling system makes it easy to refill without the risk of spilling and wasting any ink.

    Features
    • Piston ink-filling system
    • Transparent and silver in color

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Several people talked about how easy it is to handle. As soon as you get it, you can start using it without a learning curve. Other people talked about how it looks. You get the classic writing style, but it looks very modern.

    Things to Love
    • It is easy to clean
    • The pen writes smoothly
    • Durable materials
    Things to Consider
    • The flow may slow at times

    Summary

    This pen is a good size, making it easy to hold onto when you are writing for long periods of time. It is among the quality fountain pens that have a more modern and sleek look.

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    10. Sheaffer 330 Fountain Pen

    Sheaffer 330 Fountain Pen - 1970s New Old Stock (Burgundy, Fine)

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    The Sheaffer 330 Fountain Pen is styled like those from the 1970s. This gives it a classic look and feel. The overall size and shape of the pen make it easy to hold so that you have good control over it when you are writing.

    It features a cartridge filling system. This makes it easy to maintain a good level of ink at all times. You will also find it easy to clean and maintain. The nib is short and fine. It has a short diamond inlay. This allows you to easily maneuver the pen across a variety of paper types.

    Features
    • Burgundy color
    • Plastic body

    What Consumers Are Saying

    When you are writing, the ink comes out evenly, according to several reviewers. This ensures that there are no empty spots in your work. Other people said that it is ideal for beginners. You can easily learn how to properly use a fountain pen with it.

    Things to Love
    • This pen feels good in your hand
    • It writes evenly
    • You can hold it easily even with small hands
    Things to Consider
    • The ink may smudge sometimes

    Summary

    This is one of the best $200 fountain pen options. It has smooth writing and a high-quality look that makes it perfect for a variety of writing styles.

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    How to Maintain Your New Fountain Pen

    To maintain your fountain pen, you have to ensure proper usage, cleaning, and storage. When you treat your pen right, you will have it for years to come.

    Proper Fountain Pen Usage

    One of the biggest elements of maintaining your pens is associated with how you use it. When you practice the right usage techniques, your pen will last for years. The following are tips for proper fountain pen usage:

    • Never press hard when using your pen because this can cause nib damage
    • Always use ink that is fresh. Once your ink is about a year old, replace it
    • Before adding fresh ink to your pen, stir it to remove any sediment or lumps
    • Never allow ink to dry out inside your pen as this can result in permanent damage
    • To avoid fading, keep the ink out of direct sunlight
    • Do not use your pen on paper that has been treated with chemicals
    • Wet the point with room temperature water if the flow slows down

    Cleaning Your Fountain Pen

    There are a few key steps to use to ensure proper cleaning of your fountain pen:

    • Remove the barrel from the nib by unscrewing it
    • Fill the nib with water and empty it several times to remove ink residue
    • Soak the nib overnight in clean water if your pen has an ink converter or cartridge
    • Use a paper towel to gently dry the nib before putting it back onto the pen

    Ideally, you want to clean your pen about once a month if you use it regularly. Never use alcohol or hot water. It is best to use distilled water at room temperature for cleaning all elements of your pen. You should also clean it when you change the color of the ink so that residue does not pollute the new color that you are using.

    How to Store a Fountain Pen

    If you use your pen often, you can keep ink in it. Make sure that it is always in a vertical position so that the ink does not clog the feed or settle.

    If you will not use your pen for a while, empty the ink and wash your pen thoroughly. Store it vertically in a safe place where it will not get knocked over.

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    Conclusion

    It is easy to see why fountain pens are such popular writing instruments. Now that you know more about the ones available on the market, you can narrow down your list to those that best meet your needs.

    Make sure to take note of how to best maintain your fountain pen so that you have it for years to come. This ensures that you can create the scripts and lettering that you desire. The next step is to buy the best fountain pen under $200 for your needs. Before you know it, you will be creating a variety of documents with a personalized and classic touch.

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