Where do you recommend for pen purchases? In the past I’ve used Goulet but there was a post (maybe here?) awhile back about them that inclined me to not give them money any more.
Background : I teach a class about once a year and I like to gift my graduating students a pen because I find it unique and interesting - you don’t see fountain pens much anymore. I usually go with a Lamy Safari (but am up for recommendations on similar starter pens; see bottom). In the past they (Lamy) sold a gift set that was the pen and 5 or so of the disposable cartridges in various colors (no Z28 included) and that was my go-to. They don’t appear to sell that particular product anymore so I’d reverted to just the standalone Safari and including one extra disposable cartridge since I have quite a few but don’t use them.
Preferably a US based distributor.
While we’re at it, any suggestions for a good, comparable, starter pen besides the Lamy Safari? Around $30 USD is my max price range since some times I have up to 15 students and that gets… pricey : ) Main consideration is that it’s a decent pen that won’t frustrate new users but something nicer than a disposable (EG: Pilot Varsity).
I can’t say I’ve dealt with them, but I’ve heard a lot of good things about Atlas Stationers, and have thought they would likely be the store that I started working with to maintain a regular supply of stationery goods.
I have ordered from Goldspot Pens once, and they did a good job, no complaints.
Apparently I had Goldspot in my bookmarks but had forgotten about them. Added Atlas and Goldspot to my list of sites - thank you.
I’ve done a ton of business with both Atlas and Goldspot. Nothing but high praise for both of them!
Great to hear, thanks for the input.