---
title: "Best Fountain Pens Under $200 (2026): What US$200 Buys"
canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-fountain-pens-under-200/"
description: "The best fountain pens under US$200 in 2026: Pilot Vanishing Point, Pelikan M200, LAMY studio, TWSBI VAC700R and more, plus the pens that crossed US$200."
category: "Pens"
type: "Fountain pen"
published: 2026-10-23
updated: 2026-10-23
author: "Ellis Penhale"
publisher: "Stationery Times"
sources: 16
products:
  - name: "Pilot Vanishing Point (Capless) retractable fountain pen, 18k nib"
    brand: "Pilot"
    brand_origin: "Japan"
    made_in: "Japan"
    material: "Painted brass barrel, stainless-steel head, steel clip (per Pilot Japan, Black Matte); 18k gold nib"
    released: "1963"
    price_band: "$$$$ (over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "Pilot Corporation (Japan); sold in the US by Pilot Corporation of America"
    model: "FC-18SR"
    mpn: "FC-18SR-BMF"
    gtin: "4902505422386"
    url: "https://webcatalog.pilot.co.jp/products/DispDetail.do?volumeName=00004&itemID=t000100000118"
    guide: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pilot-vanishing-point/"
  - name: "Pelikan Classic M200 piston-filling fountain pen, gold-plated steel nib"
    brand: "Pelikan"
    brand_origin: "Germany"
    made_in: "Germany"
    material: "Resin body and cap, 24-carat gold-plated clip and rings, gold-plated stainless steel nib"
    released: "1985"
    price_band: "$$$$ (over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "Pelikan Group GmbH (Germany), owned by Hamelin since December 13, 2023"
    model: "M200"
    url: "https://www.pelikan-passion.com/de/writing/elegance/classic/classic-200-schwarz.html"
    guide: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pelikan-m200/"
  - name: "LAMY studio fountain pen, steel nib (matt black, brushed steel)"
    brand: "LAMY"
    brand_origin: "Germany"
    made_in: "Germany"
    material: "Metal body and cap with lacquer finish, chrome grip and clip, polished steel nib"
    price_band: "$$$$ (over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "C. Josef Lamy GmbH, Heidelberg (part of Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.)"
    model: "LAMY studio"
    sku: "1217292"
    gtin: "4014519277347"
    url: "https://www.lamy.com/de-de/p/lamy-studio-fullhalter/54395071431000"
    guide: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/lamy-studio/"
  - name: "TWSBI VAC700R vacuum-filling fountain pen, EF to 1.1 mm stub"
    brand: "TWSBI"
    brand_origin: "Taiwan"
    made_in: "Taiwan"
    material: "Transparent resin body and cap, metal trim, stainless steel nib"
    price_band: "$$$ ($20–75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "TaShin Precision (Taiwan)"
    model: "VAC700R"
    sku: "M7445970"
    url: "https://www.twsbi.com/products/twsbi-vac700-fountain-pen"
    guide: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/twsbi-vac700r/"
  - name: "TWSBI Diamond 580 piston-filling fountain pen, EF to 1.1 mm stub"
    brand: "TWSBI"
    brand_origin: "Taiwan"
    made_in: "Taiwan"
    material: "Resin body, cap and grip; steel nib"
    price_band: "$$$ ($20–75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "TaShin Precision (Taiwan)"
    model: "Diamond 580"
    sku: "M7443120"
    url: "https://www.twsbi.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580-clear-fountain-pen"
    guide: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/twsbi-diamond-580/"
  - name: "Kaweco AL Sport aluminium pocket fountain pen, EF to BB steel nib"
    brand: "Kaweco"
    brand_origin: "Germany"
    made_in: "Germany"
    material: "Anodized aluminium body and octagonal cap, steel nib"
    price_band: "$$$$ (over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    model: "AL SPORT Füllhalter"
    mpn: "10000427"
    gtin: "4250278604462"
    url: "https://www.kaweco-pen.com/Kaweco-AL-SPORT-Fuellhalter-Anthrazit-EF/10000427/"
    guide: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/kaweco-al-sport/"
  - name: "LAMY AL-star aluminium fountain pen, EF to B steel nib"
    brand: "LAMY"
    brand_origin: "Germany"
    made_in: "Germany"
    material: "Anodized aluminium body and cap, translucent plastic grip, steel nib, metal clip"
    released: "1997"
    price_band: "$$$ ($20–75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "C. Josef Lamy GmbH, Heidelberg (part of Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.)"
    model: "AL-star"
    url: "https://www.lamy.com/de-de/p/lamy-al-star-fountain-pen/54395069759832"
    guide: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/lamy-al-star/"
---

# Best Fountain Pens Under $200 (2026): What US$200 Buys

> On published specs and October 2026 US prices, the Pilot Vanishing Point is the best fountain pen under US$200: an 18k gold nib that retracts at a click, US$192 at Goulet Pens. The Pelikan M200 is the piston-filling classic, the LAMY studio the metal-bodied design pick, and the TWSBI VAC700R the big-capacity bargain.

- URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-fountain-pens-under-200/
- Category: Pens
- Author: Ellis Penhale
- Published: 2026-10-23
- Updated: 2026-10-23

![Seven fountain pens standing capped, drawn to scale: Pilot Vanishing Point 140 mm, Pelikan M200 125 mm, LAMY studio 140 mm, TWSBI VAC700R 147 mm, TWSBI Diamond 580 142 mm, Kaweco AL Sport 107 mm and LAMY AL-star 140 mm](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/best-fountain-pens-under-200-16x9.png)

*The seven pens capped, lengths to scale (1 mm = 1.2 px), with a price-band key.* Original drawing (SVG): <https://stationerytimes.com/images/best-fountain-pens-under-200-cover.svg>. Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

## Product facts

| Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Vanishing Point (Capless) retractable fountain pen, 18k nib | Pilot (by Pilot Corporation (Japan); sold in the US by Pilot Corporation of America) | Japan | Japan | Painted brass barrel, stainless-steel head, steel clip (per Pilot Japan, Black Matte); 18k gold nib | 1963 | $$$$: over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |
| Pelikan Classic M200 piston-filling fountain pen, gold-plated steel nib | Pelikan (by Pelikan Group GmbH (Germany), owned by Hamelin since December 13, 2023) | Germany | Germany | Resin body and cap, 24-carat gold-plated clip and rings, gold-plated stainless steel nib | 1985 | $$$$: over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |
| LAMY studio fountain pen, steel nib (matt black, brushed steel) | LAMY (by C. Josef Lamy GmbH, Heidelberg (part of Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.)) | Germany | Germany | Metal body and cap with lacquer finish, chrome grip and clip, polished steel nib | – | $$$$: over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |
| TWSBI VAC700R vacuum-filling fountain pen, EF to 1.1 mm stub | TWSBI (by TaShin Precision (Taiwan)) | Taiwan | Taiwan | Transparent resin body and cap, metal trim, stainless steel nib | – | $$$: $20–75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |
| TWSBI Diamond 580 piston-filling fountain pen, EF to 1.1 mm stub | TWSBI (by TaShin Precision (Taiwan)) | Taiwan | Taiwan | Resin body, cap and grip; steel nib | – | $$$: $20–75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |
| Kaweco AL Sport aluminium pocket fountain pen, EF to BB steel nib | Kaweco | Germany | Germany | Anodized aluminium body and octagonal cap, steel nib | – | $$$$: over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |
| LAMY AL-star aluminium fountain pen, EF to B steel nib | LAMY (by C. Josef Lamy GmbH, Heidelberg (part of Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.)) | Germany | Germany | Anodized aluminium body and cap, translucent plastic grip, steel nib, metal clip | 1997 | $$$: $20–75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |

- Made in (Pilot Vanishing Point (Capless) retractable fountain pen, 18k nib): Japan. Unsharpen gives Japan as the country of origin. Pilot's Japanese catalog page for FC-18SR-BMF (read in full on October 20, 2026) doesn't state a country. The Japan With Love listing cited earlier no longer loads, and Larry Post's page doesn't state an origin. Source: https://unsharpen.com/pen/pilot-vanishing-point/
- Made in (Pelikan Classic M200 piston-filling fountain pen, gold-plated steel nib): Germany. Pelikan's German product page for the Classic 200 Schwarz says "Gefertigt und montiert in Deutschland" (made and assembled in Germany) and "Qualität, made in Germany". Source: https://www.pelikan-passion.com/de/writing/elegance/classic/classic-200-schwarz.html
- Made in (LAMY studio fountain pen, steel nib (matt black, brushed steel)): Germany. LAMY's German product page says the studio is assembled by hand in the LAMY Manufaktur in Heidelberg ("in der LAMY Manufaktur Heidelberg von Hand montiert"). Source: https://www.lamy.com/de-de/p/lamy-studio-fullhalter/54395071431000
- Made in (TWSBI VAC700R vacuum-filling fountain pen, EF to 1.1 mm stub): Taiwan. Goldspot's VAC700R spec sheet says "Made in Taiwan". TWSBI's own product page doesn't print a country of manufacture; Pure Pens says TWSBI's roots go back to TaShin Precision, established in Taiwan in 1969. Source: https://goldspot.com/products/twsbi-vac700r-fountain-pen-in-iris-special-edition
- Made in (TWSBI Diamond 580 piston-filling fountain pen, EF to 1.1 mm stub): Taiwan. LarryPOST lists "Origin: Taiwan". TWSBI's own site says the brand was started by TaShin Precision, a Taiwanese maker with 50-plus years as an OEM manufacturer, but its product pages don't print a country of manufacture. JetPens says TWSBI's nibs themselves are made in Germany. TWSBI's Taiwanese site, twsbi.com.tw, didn't load for us on October 20, 2026. Source: https://www.larrypost.com.au/products/twsbi-diamond-580rbt-fountain-pen-red-blue-transparent
- Made in (Kaweco AL Sport aluminium pocket fountain pen, EF to BB steel nib): Germany. Goldspot's AL Sport spec sheet says "Made in Germany", and Boston General Store also lists Germany. Kaweco's German product pages say all its nibs are made in Germany; its site didn't load for us on October 21, 2026, so we read those pages through search results. Source: https://goldspot.com/products/kaweco-al-sport-fountain-pen-in-grey-anthracite
- Made in (LAMY AL-star aluminium fountain pen, EF to B steel nib): Germany. LAMY's own AL-star listings (India storefront) give Germany as the country of origin and name C. Josef Lamy GmbH, Heidelberg, as the manufacturer; LAMY's German page names no country. One Swiss retailer, Galaxus, has listed China and Germany for one color (its page now blocks automated reading); we follow LAMY's own figure. Source: https://www.lamy.com/en-in/p/lamy-al-star-fountain-pen/45788342714554

## Key takeaways

- US prices at Goulet Pens on October 23, 2026: Vanishing Point US$192 (MSRP US$240), Pelikan M200 special editions from US$192, LAMY studio US$79.20 (MSRP US$99); TWSBI lists the VAC700R at US$72.99 and the Diamond 580 at US$55.99.
- The Pilot Custom 74 (US$216), Pilot Falcon (US$224), Custom Heritage 92 (US$264), Platinum #3776 Century (US$398.40) and Sailor Pro Gear Slim (US$340) all sat above US$200 at Goulet on the same day.
- The Vanishing Point is the only pick with a gold nib: 18k, in EF to B and a stub, in a 140 mm (5.5 in), 30 g metal body with a CON-40 converter in the box.
- The TWSBI VAC700R holds up to 2.37 ml by vacuum fill and the Diamond 580 1.98 ml by piston, against about 1.2 ml in the Pelikan M200.
- Weights run from 14 g for the Pelikan M200 (13.5 g per Pelikan) to 35 g for the VAC700R; the Kaweco AL Sport is the only pocket pen, 107 mm (4.2 in) capped.

## What is the best fountain pen under $200?

**On published specs and October 2026 US prices, the Pilot Vanishing Point is the best fountain pen under US$200, with the Pelikan M200 as the piston-filling classic, the LAMY studio as the design pick and the TWSBI VAC700R as the capacity bargain.** US prices for Japanese and German pens rose during 2026, so we checked every pick at Goulet Pens or the maker's store on October 23, 2026, and list the pens that crossed US$200 below. The Vanishing Point is #1 because it's the only pick with a gold nib still under US$200, and the only one whose nib retracts at a click. For pens up to US$100, see our [under $100 guide](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-fountain-pens-under-100/).

- **Best overall:** [Pilot Vanishing Point](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pilot-vanishing-point/). *Why it's here:* the only gold nib (18k) under US$200 here, and it retracts at a click, so there's no cap; 140 mm (5.5 in), 30 g, CON-40 in the box; US$192 on sale.
- **Best piston filler:** [Pelikan M200](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pelikan-m200/). *Why it's here:* the only German piston filler here, a 13.5 g classic holding about 1.2 ml with a nib unit that unscrews; special editions from US$192.
- **Best design pen:** [LAMY studio](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/lamy-studio/). *Why it's here:* a designer pen, Hannes Wettstein's all-metal LAMY with the propeller clip, at well under half the Vanishing Point's price (US$79.20); 140 mm, 24 g.
- **Most ink:** [TWSBI VAC700R](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/twsbi-vac700r/). *Why it's here:* the most ink here, up to 2.37 ml against the Diamond 580's 1.98 ml, in a vacuum filler with a shut-off valve; US$72.99.
- **Best demonstrator:** [TWSBI Diamond 580](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/twsbi-diamond-580/). *Why it's here:* the cheapest bottle filler here, a clear faceted piston pen holding 1.98 ml for US$55.99; 142 mm, 28 g.
- **Best pocket pen:** [Kaweco AL Sport](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/kaweco-al-sport/). *Why it's here:* the only pocket pen here, 107 mm (4.2 in) capped and 20.5 g in aluminium, with nibs EF to BB; US$95.
- **Best under $50 here:** [LAMY AL-star](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/lamy-al-star/). *Why it's here:* the cheapest pick here at US$37.60, the safari in anodized aluminium; 140 mm, 24 g.

## How did we choose these picks?

**We compiled these picks from published sources, not hands-on testing: makers' specs and claims, US prices at Goulet Pens or the maker's store on October 23, 2026, US availability and price band.** Because 2026 price rises pushed several gold-nib pens past US$200, we checked every price on one day, then chose by nib, filling system and size.

## How do the fountain pens under $200 compare?

**One gold nib, three bottle fillers, four cartridge pens.** Figures come from each pen's guide, with US prices from Goulet Pens or the maker's store on October 23, 2026.

| | Vanishing Point | Pelikan M200 | LAMY studio | VAC700R | Diamond 580 | AL Sport | AL-star |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nib | 18k gold, EF–B, stub | Gold-plated steel, EF–B | Steel EF–B (14k on palladium) | Steel EF–B, 1.1 | Steel EF–B, 1.1 | Steel EF–BB | Steel EF–B, LH |
| Fill | Cartridge, CON-40 | Piston, about 1.2 ml | Cartridge, Z27 | Vacuum, 2.37 ml | Piston, 1.98 ml | Cartridge | Cartridge, Z28 |
| Length capped | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 147 mm (5.8 in) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 30 g | 13.5 g | 24 g | 35 g | 28 g | 20.5 g | 24 g |
| Body | Painted brass | Resin | Lacquered or brushed steel | Resin | Resin | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Made in | Japan | Germany | Germany | Taiwan | Taiwan | Germany | Germany |
| US price, Oct 2026 | US$192 | From US$192 | US$79.20 | US$72.99 | US$55.99 | US$95 | US$37.60 |
| Band | $$$$ (over $75) | $$$$ | $$$$ | $$$ ($20–75) | $$$ | $$$$ | $$$ |

## Which pens crossed US$200 in 2026?

**The Japanese gold-nib pens that used to anchor this bracket.** At Goulet Pens on October 23, 2026 the Pilot Custom 74 listed at US$216, the Pilot Falcon at US$224 (MSRP US$280), the Custom Heritage 92 at US$264 (MSRP US$330), the Platinum #3776 Century at US$398.40 and the Sailor Pro Gear Slim at US$340. The LAMY 2000 sat at US$223.20 against an MSRP of US$279.

Those pens remain excellent, and our guides on the [Custom 74](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pilot-custom-74/), #3776 Century and [LAMY 2000](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/lamy-2000/) cover them. If you see one under US$200 on sale, it's the better buy than anything on this list except the Vanishing Point.

## Gold nib or steel nib?

**Under US$200 in 2026, a gold nib means the Vanishing Point or a sale.** Gold nibs flex a little more and resist corrosion, but a well-made steel nib writes as smoothly. The Pelikan M200's gold-plated steel nib, LAMY's steel nibs and TWSBI's German-made steel nibs are all reliable. Our nib sizes guide explains widths.

What the money buys instead is the filling system and the body. Pistons and vacuum fillers hold two to five times a cartridge, and the studio, AL Sport and Vanishing Point give you metal bodies with real heft.

## Which fountain pen under $200 should you choose?

**Match the pen to the job.**

- **One pen that does everything:** Vanishing Point, for quick notes without a cap and a gold nib for letters.
- **A classic to keep for decades:** Pelikan M200.
- **Desk pen with presence:** LAMY studio.
- **Long writing sessions:** VAC700R or Diamond 580.
- **Pocket and travel:** Kaweco AL Sport.
- **Step up from a safari:** AL-star.


## Where are these fountain pens made?

**Japan, Germany and Taiwan.** Pilot's Japanese catalog and US retailers list the Vanishing Point as made in Japan; Pelikan, LAMY and Kaweco state Germany on their own pages; Goldspot's spec sheets give Taiwan for the TWSBI VAC700R and Diamond 580, with JetPens noting German-made nibs on the 580.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the best fountain pen under $200 with a gold nib?

The Pilot Vanishing Point, US$192 at Goulet Pens on October 23, 2026, with an 18k gold nib. The other gold-nib Japanese pens that used to sit under US$200, the Pilot Custom 74, Falcon and Custom Heritage 92 and the Platinum #3776 Century, were listed at US$216 to US$398 the same day.

### Why did fountain pen prices go up in 2026?

US retail prices for Japanese and German pens rose during 2026; Goulet shows the Vanishing Point at an MSRP of US$240 and the LAMY 2000 at US$279, both above their 2025 levels. We don't speculate on causes here, but the practical effect is that US$200 now buys a steel-nib pen or one gold-nib pen on sale.

### Is the Pelikan M200 worth it?

If you want a small, light piston filler that lasts decades, yes. Pelikan lists it at 12.5 cm and 13.5 g, its piston holds about 1.2 ml, and the nib unit unscrews so you can fit a 14k M400 nib later. Goulet listed M200 special editions from US$192 in October 2026.

### Which fountain pen under $200 holds the most ink?

The TWSBI VAC700R, which Goulet measures at up to 2.37 ml by vacuum fill, then the TWSBI Diamond 580 at 1.98 ml by piston. Both cost under US$75, so they leave room for a bottle of ink.

### What is a good fountain pen between $100 and $200?

The Pilot Vanishing Point at US$192 or a Pelikan M200 at about the same. Below US$100, the LAMY studio, Kaweco AL Sport, TWSBI VAC700R and Diamond 580 are the strongest picks, and our under $100 guide covers more.

### Is the LAMY 2000 under $200?

Not in October 2026: Goulet listed it at US$223.20 against an MSRP of US$279, and LAMY Germany at €280 (about US$314). It remains the pen to save for if you want a piston filler with a hooded 14k nib.

### Which fountain pen under $200 is best for a gift?

The Pilot Vanishing Point if the budget stretches, because a retractable gold nib is a surprise in itself. The LAMY studio at US$79.20 is the safer design gift, with its propeller clip and matt black lacquer. See our gifts for fountain pen lovers guide for sets and inks.

### Do pens under $200 come with a converter?

The Vanishing Point ships with a CON-40 converter and a cartridge, and the gold-nib LAMY studio includes a Z27. The steel-nib studio, AL-star and AL Sport take a converter sold separately. The Pelikan M200, VAC700R and Diamond 580 fill from a bottle and need none.

## Sources

- [Goulet Pens: Pilot Vanishing Point fountain pen, Black Rhodium (US$192, MSRP US$240; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-vanishing-point-fountain-pen-black-rhodium)
- [Goulet Pens: Pelikan M200 and M205 search listing (special editions US$192 to US$232; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.gouletpens.com/search?q=pelikan+m200)
- [Goulet Pens: LAMY studio fountain pen, Black (US$79.20, MSRP US$99, F and M; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-studio-fountain-pen-black)
- [Goulet Pens: TWSBI Vac700R search listing (Clear US$72.99, Iris and Kyanite Blue US$88.99; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.gouletpens.com/search?q=twsbi+vac700r)
- [TWSBI: Diamond 580 Clear Fountain Pen (official store; US$55.99)](https://www.twsbi.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580-clear-fountain-pen)
- [Goulet Pens: Pilot Custom 74 search listing (US$216, Lavender Fog US$240; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.gouletpens.com/search?q=pilot+custom+74)
- [Goulet Pens: Pilot Falcon fountain pen, Black Rhodium (US$224, MSRP US$280; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-falcon-fountain-pen-black-rhodium)
- [Goulet Pens: Pilot Custom Heritage 92 fountain pen, Clear (US$264, MSRP US$330; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-heritage-92-fountain-pen-clear)
- [Goulet Pens: Platinum #3776 Century collection (standard colors US$398.40; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-black-gold)
- [Goulet Pens: Sailor Pro Gear Slim collection (US$340 to US$360; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pen-black-gold)
- [Goulet Pens: Kaweco AL Sport search listing (Raw US$95, Iguana Blue and Olivine US$100; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.gouletpens.com/search?q=kaweco+al+sport+fountain+pen)
- [Goulet Pens: LAMY AL-star search listing (all colors US$37.60; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.gouletpens.com/search?q=lamy+al-star+fountain+pen)
- [Goulet Pens: LAMY 2000 fountain pen, Black (US$223.20, MSRP US$279; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-2000-fountain-pen-black)
- [パイロット ウェブカタログ「キャップレス」FC-18SR-BMF (Pilot Japan catalog: 140 mm, 13.4 mm, 30 g, 18K EF/F/M, CON-40, ¥33,000)](https://webcatalog.pilot.co.jp/products/DispDetail.do?volumeName=00004&itemID=t000100000118)
- [Pelikan Passion (DE): Classic 200 Schwarz (length, weight, nib, made and assembled in Germany)](https://www.pelikan-passion.com/de/writing/elegance/classic/classic-200-schwarz.html)
- [Kaweco (Germany): Kaweco AL SPORT Füllhalter Anthrazit EF (10.7 cm, 12.7 cm open, 13 mm, 20.5 g)](https://www.kaweco-pen.com/Kaweco-AL-SPORT-Fuellhalter-Anthrazit-EF/10000427/)
