I've noticed you posting your collection around the purchase threads often. I've recently taken up the hobby of collecting fountain pens myself. I know a lot of the pens you post are really expensive, but I was wondering if you could recommend some good fountain pens in the $400 or less range? I would appreciate any recommendations!
Great to see a fellow fountain pen user on the board.
I am not sure your preference. But, for a new pen at around $400, I would pick:
Pelikan 800 Blue O' Blue (this pen is beautiful, a great piston filler fountain pen)
Pelikan 600 Green O' Green (cheaper than the above but smaller. Piston filler fountain pen)
Aurora Optima or 88 (great piston filler fountain pens)
If you are fine with a converter based fountain pen, the Pilot 743 (with Pilot's #15 nib) pens could be a good choice.
I have added two more new Japanese fountain pens today.
The Sailor Hana Seiza Silver (this is a Maki-e pen with the theme on Milky Way in the silver color scheme). A big pen compared to the MB 149 and Writer's Editions as you can see in the photo. This is a beauty.
The Pilot Sivern. A solid sterling silver fountain pen with a beautiful inlaid nib.