Writing with a fountain pen is a classy way to elevate your everyday notes.
In this video, we’ll share five of our favorite fountain pens for students.
All of our picks are easy to use and sturdy enough to get knocked around in your pen case.
Plus, they’re all under $20, so students on a budget can find the perfect pen.
Let’s get started!
For Newbies
If you’re interested in getting a fountain pen but aren’t sure where to start,
check out the Zebra Zensations.
This disposable fountain pen is pre-filled with ink,
so you don’t need to fuss with cartridges or ink bottles.
Just uncap the pen and start writing!
The nib has a large, round tip,
so it’s comfortable to write with no matter how you hold your pen.
The Zensations also comes in seven different ink colors,
so you won’t be limited by standard black and blue ink.
For Cheap Paper
If you’re a stationery enthusiast,
you’re probably already using high quality paper like Kokuyo Campus notebooks for your notes.
But when you can’t control what kind of paper you use,
the Platinum Preppy’s extra fine nib is a great option.
The small nib width helps combat bleedthrough and feathering
by limiting the amount of ink that goes onto the page.
The Preppy comes with a cartridge,
but those who want to expand to ink bottles can get a converter.
For Kawaii Collectors
Fans of adorable stationery don’t have to
compromise with a Pilot Kakuno.
This fountain pen has a smiley face on the top of the nib that reminds you to hold the pen properly.
The hexagonal design ensures that the pen won’t roll off your desk when you’re taking a break from your studies.
It comes in eleven body colors,
but our favorites feature cream-colored barrels with pastel caps.
For Ergonomic Writing
Using a fountain pen like the Kaweco Perkeo is a great way
to teach yourself the fundamentals of an ergonomic grip.
This pen has a triangular section that guides your hand into the proper tripod position.
The plastic body is lightweight and comfortable to hold,
even when you’re doing a lot of writing.
We especially love the Perkeo’s unique body colors,
like Old Chambray, Cotton Candy, and Retro Block.
For Long Study Sessions
Almost every student knows the pain of running out of ink in the middle of a cram session.
Thankfully, the TWSBI GO has a large ink capacity so you can fill page after page.
The clear barrel shows you exactly how much ink you have left,
ensuring you won’t run out of ink at an inopportune moment.
This fountain pen uses a unique spring-filling mechanism:
just press down on the spring,
submerge the nib in a bottle of ink, and release the spring to fill the pen!
Which of these fountain pens would you use?
Let us know in the comments below.
You can find all of these pens and more at JetPens.com.
Thanks for watching!
