Reddit reviews Pilot Prera Fine-Nib, Slate Gray Body Fountain Pen (FPR-3SR-SGY-F)

In his defense fountain pens are awesome!

My personal favorite starter pen

My favorite pencil

In the price range and (presumably) for the purpose of being solid and portable, I'd suggest something like a Pilot Prera. They're very sturdy, have a really good size when posted, and the non-demonstrator versions actually look very clean and professional. In my opinion the nibs are pretty stellar, too.

No, I ordered from here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0016YSGRI

It took a few weeks to get here, but timing wasn't a huge factor for me.

Here's one

Yeah that is hands down the worst pen I have owned. I threw mine out I was so pissed off with it. This is one that is the same price range but 1000 times better. If you are stuck on getting a pen from amazon get that one (it comes in other colors too).

Here you go! A yellow solid color Pilot Prera for $25 and free shipping! Awesome little pen with a cool snap cap that feels more expensive than it costs. It's a shorter pen so you have to use it posted, but the width is normal and it's one of my favorites.

http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Prera-Fine-Nib-Fountain-FPR-3SR-SGY-F/dp/B0016YSGRI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449858959&sr=8-1&keywords=pilot+prera

Roger dodger. Personally, I recommend the Pilot Prera (http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Prera-Fine-Nib-Fountain-FPR-3SR-SGY-F/dp/B0016YSGRI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458837245&sr=8-1&keywords=Pilot+Prera) as a first fountain pen. Excellent quality for the price (sometimes as low as $20), not to big/small/heavy/light. Just a good all around pen, and fairly easy to unload on /s/penswap if it's not for you. Just keep in mind that Pilot nib sizes are Japanese standard, so their "medium" is finer than an American/European brand.

And if you DO enjoy FPs, it's good quality so it will last a good time.