My Top 5 Favorite Fountain Pens of 2024 (So Far)

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As a fountain pen enthusiast, my collection keeps evolving, but I thought it would be fun to share my top five favorite pens of 2024—at least for now! This list might change next week, but based on my experience so far, these are the pens that stand out. I’ve also included a few honorable mentions that almost made the cut.

Honorable Mentions

Lamy Safari (Charcoal, Medium Nib)

My first “real” fountain pen and still a daily go-to.
Super durable, affordable, and easy to recommend to beginners.

Kaweco AL Sport (Red, Fine Nib)

A great pocket pen—compact, lightweight, and reliable.
Fine nib handles all kinds of paper, making it perfect for everyday carry.

Montblanc 220 (Vintage, Late 60s)

A classic from the 1960s that competes with the Lamy 2000.
Writes beautifully but can be a little finicky with certain inks.

Top 5 Fountain Pens

5. Diplomat Aero (Fine Nib, Orange)

Aluminum body with a cool aeronautic design.
One of the smoothest steel nibs I’ve ever used—feels like a gold nib.

4. Carolina Pen Company Charleston (Fine Nib)

Handmade by Jonathan Brooks, known for his stunning resin designs.
A lightweight, comfortable writer with a beautiful matte finish.

3. Lamy 2000 (Medium Nib)

A minimalist, timeless design with a gold nib.
Incredibly smooth, reliable, and well-balanced—perfect for daily writing.

2. Sailor Pro Gear Imperial Black (Medium Nib)

21k gold nib with Sailor’s signature velvety smooth feel.
The all-black matte finish makes it a sleek, stylish pen.

1. Franklin-Christoph Model 46 (Medium SIG Nib, Olive Acrylic)

My absolute favorite—lightweight, comfortable, and always inked up.
The SIG nib (Stub Italic Gradient) adds character to my writing.
If I could only keep one fountain pen, this would be it!

Final Thoughts

Every pen on this list has something special—whether it’s the history of the Montblanc 220, the smoothness of the Diplomat Aero, or the everyday reliability of the Lamy 2000. If you’re looking to level up your fountain pen collection, I’d highly recommend trying the Lamy 2000 or Franklin-Christoph Model 46—they're fantastic pens that live up to the hype.

What’s your favorite fountain pen? Let me know in the comments!