Fountain Pens with Nib Size: M

I am surprised Sheaffer collectors don't seem to put more emphasis on hoarding Canadian-made pens. They seem a bit more difficult to find. We think this is a Sheaffer Craftsman, and we are certain it was made in Canada from the barrel and nib imprint. Click the headline for a close-up. We restored this vintage pen with a new ink sac and O-ring. Its 14k gold nib is a little springy and writes a smooth, wet medium line. The pen shows a little wear and brassing, but most of us do after 70-odd years. 13.3cm capped.

We don't know a lot about India's Ranga pens. However, we do know this is a very nice writing fountain pen with a very comfortable grip. The wide grip is excellent for people whose fingers cramp up when writing or have arthritis. You will find its golden alloy nib writes a smooth medium line. Complete with box. The pen looks nearly new. Click the headline for a close-up. 15.5cm capped.

Glittering blue acrylic swirls make this Levenger Verona fountain pen a real stunner. It looks almost like new with minimal wear. It comes complete with a standard international converter, but it also can use the same style cartridges. You will write a nice medium line with its two-tone 14k gold nib. Compared to the grey model of this pen below, the blue pen's nib is a little firmer with a touch of feedback. Click the headline for close-ups. 13.8cm capped.

We've seen a lot of cool desk pens in our day, and we really love this frosted-brown-glass pelican made for an Eversharp Doric desk pen. It looks even more impressive with back lighting as the bird looks as if it is standing on rippling water. The glass is nearly perfect with one small chip near the back edge of the base. The celluloid trumpet looks like a marriage of a black trumpet and a green marble one, and the gold plating looks good on the trumpet and the pen. We restored the pen with a new ink sac. The pen has the green art deco look not marbled. The section has a little chocolate hazing. This is a nice thick, larger pen. your will write a firm, medium line with its 14k gold manifold nib. There is a hint of feedback with the nib. Click the headline for close-ups. Pen is 21.4cm long. Base 10.5cm L X 9cm W X 12.5cm H.

We think this was an early version of the Sheaffer Student Pens that would be better known as cartridge fillers in the 1960s-'80s. This one sports a TouchDown filler that was first introduced in 1949. We restored this 1960s' pen with a new ink sac and O-ring. You will write a medium line with its slightly scratchy steel nib. Click the headline for close-ups. Overall, the pen is in decent cosmetic condition. Only the top of the nib looks scratched up. 13cm capped.

Coral is one of the most sought-after colors in the world of vintage pens. We restored this junior-sized Wahl-Eversharp Gold Seal pen in coral with a new ink sac. The coral is a little discolored, which you can see in contrast to its matching pencil. The pen has a 14k gold "Signature" nib that unscrews and is marked as a medium. You will write a nice medium line that is both smooth and has a touch of feedback. No chips or cracks. Light brassing on the cap bands and lever. The pencil has some light brassing but is otherwise stunning. We think it works and will update after tracking down our 1.1mm lead. Pen measures 12.1cm capped.

Ever wish there was a Parker Duofold Jr. Demonstrator? The Krone Everclear fountain pen is about as close as it gets! Like the Duofold, it is a button-filler. We just had this pen fully restored by Krone with a new ink sac. The pen has a little wear and some staining, but overall it is pretty good. Its two-tone 18k gold nib is marked "F" for fine, but it is closer to a medium for most people. It is also nice and smooth. Not the most common of pens, and we think you'll love it. 12.7cm capped.

Not necessarily rare, Waterman LeMan fountain pens are highly sought luxury pens. Elegant, smooth, dependable...what's not to love. Our preowned pen is in excellent condition with only minimal wear from use. It also includes its box and converter. Especially nice is its two-tone 18k gold nib. You will write a very smooth medium line with it. One of the things we really like about these lux pens compared to other brands is that it has a brass barrel and cap under the black lacquer. It won't shatter when you drop it. 14.3cm capped.