That sounds more like what I'm looking for. So many pens have 10 or so parts, made of different materials, but they make sure they use the weakest ones for the points that have to move. "Here's a metal pen. Except for where they nib attaches, that's plastic."
I can vouch for the Kaweco Sport line in metals; they're crafted from aluminium, brass or stainless steel, have screw on caps, optional pocket clips (in two styles and three finishes no less), easily replaceable nib units in EF, F, B, DB, and three sizes of italic nibs. They're pocket friendly but at the same time, once posted, a full-length nice-girth pens. One caveat: can not be converted to eyedroppers as the plastic ones can, as the ink will react with the brass and aluminium ones (not so sure about the stainless ones, as the standard nibs from Kaweco -crafted by Bock, now by Jowo in recent years, are stainless steel) so, either international short cartridges (most capacity; easily refilled with syringe) or Kaweco's proprietry mini converter (half the capacity of the cartridge, but sturdy and easy to use). I have Sports and Liliputs running from EF to DB nibs and have been awesome from the get-go.Just a teaser: Liliputs keyed in yellow; Sports in red.😁 [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]
Thank you for the compliment, Harley; top row consists, from left to right: modified Pilot Varsity/VPen, kaweco Liliputs in copper, brass (with wavy texture), brass (smooth texture), stainless steel, black anodized aluminum; kaweco Collection Sport (plastic), Kaweco Brass Sport, Al Sport in Anthracite and Deep Red; (2) modified Zebra V-301's. All Kawecos are run-of-mill, regular models (although the Collection Sport was a special edition, it is still found in most venues, affordably); the Pilot had been shortened, cleared of markings/ and the nib ground and polished. The Zebras had been shortened and debadged. If you were asking for the Kawecos, I can vouch for the great-sturdy-durable-pens they are (even the plastic one when its limitation is considered), and how great they are as EDC (even sheathed carry like in the Leatherman's "premium" line of sheaths), and use standard short international cartridges (plenty to choose, easily available, refillable). The Sport also comes in stainless steel, if you're interested. Hope it helped.
Perhaps an Al Sport!?! Not as light as the regular Sport, cheaper than the brass model, anodized or raw, rugged ... besides, how many of the twenty are really pocket pens!
Just want to get this here in writing.I blame Juan.Just ordered a Pilot Metro, AKA the gateway pen.
Me!?!?!? ... Naaaaah, how could it be ... But really, congratulations; you won't be dissappointed!!! Brass body and cap, with a secure snap closure, sturdy nib section, the ability to use converters (comes with the CON-B "squeeze" converter and also accepts the CON-40) or cartridges, and the nibs tend to be flawless from the get-go (and thinner writing than western nibs to boot!) Don't let the budget price fool you, as it is a well designed and crafted pen, that should last a lifetime. The only caveat is that the converters and cartridges are proprietary (but easily refillable with the ink of choice; The ink that it comes with is their basic Pilot/Namiki black, which has good flow and is water resistant). Enjoy!( I should know as I've added a Metro/MR Retro Pop in orange color and <F> nib to the collection, as well as a Parker Jotter, and two more Vanishing Points... ; Yep, a Rabbit's Hole it is...)
Here they are, just in case it might help ... [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]
Dang it Juan.A disposable fountain pen came with this order because free shipping and I already tried it out. This is going to cost me. It wrote so smooth and with very little pressure. Sigh.Was it a Varsity/V Pen?!(Image removed from quote.)
Good on you then!; that's one heck of a "disposable pen", as it writes quite smooth and it is pretty sturdy (the body and cap are somewhat maleable and hard to crack) for EDC and to lend. It can be refilled, if youl'd like. Please, do show the Metro ...
Oooh, sorry about your experience. Maybe the ink got diluted with the water residue from the flush? Lets try this: [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] Allow it to dry overnight on the tissue paper wad, as it will wick the water and any ink/manufacturing release agent/oil from the channel. Press cartridge firmly in; either flick the pen lightly (watch out for curtains, drapes, linens, rugs, SWMBO, or any other ink sensitive surface) or, cap it and lightly tap on table ( you may cushion it with a newspaper) instead of squeezing. Good luck!