I’ve collected fountain pens for years and use them daily for journaling, sketching, and planning. This list includes the pens I actually reach for — from affordable starters to collector favorites — chosen for their reliability, design, and writing ...
In my green era and this is perfect 👌🏻💚. Esterbrook Estie is my holy grail fountain pens. This is my current favorite - inked with Dominant Industry Fisherman at Sea
Esterbrook Estie Fountain Pen in Jurassic with Gold Trim - Piston Fill
The Estie that started my obsession! Black on black is my vibe 🐦⬛. I really love the button fill with demonstrator window. I ink mine with Wearingeul Human issue 🩸
Esterbrook Estie Raven 🐦⬛
I think this is pen makes everything beautiful in both gold and palladium trim. I ink mine with Noodlers Black Swan in English rose.
Esterbrook Estie Botanical Gardens
I ALWAYS have classics before trendy and tortoise is my go to everytime. This one. A come with a warmer yellow or off white tone. Both are beautiful. I’ve inked with diamond chocolate brown
Esterbrook Estie Tortoise
My most used pen! The ease, plus the satisfying click along with the fine point is perfect for planners with little grids. And you cannot beat Pilots gold nibs.
Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Stripes
Vanishing point on a budget!! This is the best find if you love a pilot vanishing point but also have a budget. I love this gold 🌟
Jinhao 10 Press Fountain Pen, Matt Gold
I love this pen. It’s warm and inviting. Perfect for brown ink and the price is right 👌🏻
Jinhao 10 Caramel Orange Gradient Pen
Love this new pocket pen in classic tortoise. I specifically like that the nib is the standard size and can be switched with nibs from Esties.
Esterbrook Niblet Collection!
My very first fountain pen was a TWSBI! Love this new green and bronze. I’ve inked with Wearingeul Mad Hatter which is a perfect match.
TWSBI ECO Serpentine w/Bronze Fountain Pen
My latest Kaweco pocket pen in honey 🍯 is the perfect shade 👌🏻. I’ve inked with Robert Oster Honey Bee.
Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen - Honey
My favorite vibe for fall is varsity stripes. This pen is the right vibe 🟰
Conklin Toledo Fountain Pen Burgundy
Varsity stipes are the vibe for me
this fall and a nice ballpoint for sketching was on my list. This is a win for me! 🧡
Conklin Toledo Ballpoint Orange
Favorite for my ball point collection. I sketch with this often. I especially love this color ❤️🔥
Kaweco CLASSIC SPORT Ball Pen Bordeaux
Big statement pens 💎 The loudest and funnest pens out there. This one is mesmerizing with its glitter and shine. My favorite pen for the new year
BENU Euphoria Fountain Pen - Vodka on the Rocks
The most versatile pen I own. Actually I own a couple 😅 and you can choose between one nib or two!
Tom's Studio Lumos Infinitely Refillable Fineliner Pen
A very fine writing pen that I prefer for small grids in planners. Plus so many color choices.
Sailor Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen - Hydrangea
My new favorite fountain pen. I’m
In love with the looks of this with the inlayed nib and it happens to be one of the best writers I have ever tried. If you want a luxury pen, buy this.
Carène Luxury Pens
Cult following for a reason. This one feel and writes like a one twice the cost. The one grail pen everyone should have in their collection.