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DECEMBER 29, 2014 | EDJELLEY | 3 COMMENTS

Top 10 Fountain Pen Reviews of 2014

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I had a lot of fun doing the year-end roundup last year, so I figured I would do it again. Some pens have main-tained their presence in the top 10 list and with good reason. Each of these posts got the most page views out of allof the posts Ive made this year. The blog has continued to grow, and there were twice as many visitors and twiceas many page views as there were last year. There were well over HALF A MILLION PAGE VIEWS and I want tothank you guys so much for checking out the site! Dont forget to subscribe to the site using the subscribe box lo-cated in the right hand menu to get emailed every time I make a post!

So here we go, the Top 10 posts of 2014:

(https://edjelley.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/2014-fountain-pen-year-in-reviews-4.jpg)10. Buying a Grail Pen

One of my favorite posts, this guide to buying a grail pen ended up being very popular. I go through my systemof deciding what the right pen is, the process of freeing up some funds, slimming down my collection and obtain-ing the pen.

Click here to check out the original review. (http://edjelley.com/2014/02/07/buying-a-grail-pen-a-how-to-guide-for-purchasing-your-dream-pen/)

(https://edjelley.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/2014-fountain-pen-year-in-reviews-14.jpg)9. and 8. Rotring Rapid Pro Ballpoint /800 Pencil

This is the first of three Rotring posts that made the top ten list. The Rapid Pro Ballpoint is a slimline pen with ametal body and a knurled grip that looks and feels great. Admittedly, it didnt see too much use following the re-view. The pen takes a Parker style cartridge and uses a click mechanism to deploy the writing point. The number 8spot went to the Rotring 800 mechanical pencil. Its of very high quality, also features a knurled grip but has a re-tractable tip and gold accents.

Click here to check out the Rapid Pro review.(http://edjelley.com/2013/09/25/rotring-rapid-pro-ballpoint/)Click here to check out the Rotring 800 Pencil re-

view. (http://edjelley.com/2014/02/22/rotring-800-0-5mm-pencil-review/)

(https://edjelley.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/2014-fountain-pen-year-in-reviews-12.jpg)7. Lamy Safari Fountain Pen

The Lamy Safari was my first fountain pen, and it is still one of my favorites. It makes a great starter pen and reallyhelped me in narrowing down what nib size I like due to the relatively inexpensive swappable nibs. The moderndesign still resonates with me and there is usually at least one inked up Safari in my arsenal. I picked up this dis-continued Griso Grey model at the DC show for only $15!

Click here to check out the original review. (http://edjelley.com/2012/12/23/lamy-safari-handwritten-review/)

(https://edjelley.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/2014-fountain-pen-year-in-reviews-9.jpg)6. Tactile Turn Mover / Shaker

The Mover and Shaker are two of my favorite machined pens. They take a huge range of refills and I love the grippattern machined into the pen. They look and feel great, and theyre now available in a ton of different colors andmaterials.

Click here to check out the original review. (http://edjelley.com/2014/07/22/tactile-turn-mover-and-shaker-new-materials-review-and-kickstarter-launch/)

(https://edjelley.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/rotring-600-lava-fountain-pen-review-7.jpg)5. Rotring 600 Lava

The Rotring 600 Lava was an awesome looking pen. I say was, because I no longer have it. It wasnt seeing asmuch use as it should and Im more of a user than a collector. The pen was sold to help fund my Nakaya purchaseand while it was nice, I dont miss it one bit. The pen is long-discontinued and can be found on eBay.

Click here to check out the original review. (http://edjelley.com/2013/10/19/rotring-600-lava-fountain-pen-photo-post/)

(https://edjelley.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/2014-fountain-pen-year-in-reviews-8.jpg)4. Seven Seas Tomoe River Pad

The Seven Seas Tomoe pad remains on the list, and for good reason. The silky smooth, fountain pen friendly paperis some of the best out there. Its impossibly thin and is a pleasure to write with. I photographed the Seven SeasWriter journal instead of the pad again. Both are full of the same paper, but this one has ruling and is bound like abook. Check them out at Nanami Paper.

Click here to check out the original review. (http://edjelley.com/2014/01/20/seven-seas-tomoe-river-paper-jour-nal-review/)

(https://edjelley.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/2014-fountain-pen-year-in-reviews-13.jpg)3. Sailor Professional Gear Imperial BlackFountain Pen

The stealthiest pen of all. When this was announced I knew I needed to have one. Dont feel like spending $400?Do some homework and find a retailer in Japan. I got the pen for much less off of eBay straight from Japan than Iwould have had I purchased it from the States. I havent been using this pen as much, but I couldnt bring myselfto get rid of it. I got the fine nib adjusted at the Long Island Pen show to slightly increase the ink flow and smooth-ness. Its a great writer, and this post makes me want to go ink it up now.

Click here to check out the original review. (http://edjelley.com/2013/01/21/sailor-1911-professional-gear-imperi-al-black-edition-handwritten-review/)

(https://edjelley.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/2014-fountain-pen-year-in-reviews-10.jpg)2. Pocket Notebooks / Fountain PenFriendly

This post was another fun one to write and Im glad it made it onto the top 10 list. The post outlines what foun-tain pen friendly really means when dealing with pocket notebooks. Check the post out to see the differences!

Click here to check out the original review. (http://edjelley.com/2014/01/12/pocket-notebooks-what-does-foun-tain-pen-friendly-really-mean/)

(https://edjelley.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/2014-fountain-pen-year-in-reviews-11.jpg)1. Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen

Once again, the top post is the Lamy 2000. Its still my favorite pen and it is still always inked and within reach. Iabsolutely love the design and writing experience. The 2000 is one of the first expensive pens people buy and Imnot surprised that the review is as popular as it is. Look for an updated review of the 2000 in the coming months!

Click here to check out the original review. (http://edjelley.com/2013/03/28/lamy-2000-fountain-pen-handwrit-ten-review/)

Conclusion

This was another great year for the blog. Thank you all for your continuing support and readership, it means theworld. Even with a lower post count this year, the blog has still grown and continues to do so. Id also like to thankthe sponsors of the site JetPens, Pen Chalet, and all of the independent retailers and companies that have sent meproducts to review for providing me with a steady stream of goods to review! I have a lot of great content in thepipeline, so make sure to come back and check it out!

Have a safe and happy new year!

Best,

Ed Jelley

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3 thoughts on 2014 The Year In Review(s)

1. ecclecticisms says: DECEMBER 29, 2014 AT 3:15 PMThankyou so much for a fabulous year of blogging! I really enjoy your comments and your photos. Keep up thegreat work!

2. Chandon says: DECEMBER 29, 2014 AT 6:42 PMThank you for some excellent reviews over the course of 2014. I was interested to see that you reviewed theRotring 800 pencil. Given that you, and many other people, are such fans of the Lamy 2000 fountain pen, haveyou ever considered reviewing a Lamy 2000 mechanical pencil? I think that a lot of your readers might be inter-ested in this, as it comes in both a 0.5mm and 0.7mm lead size, and has to be one of the most ergonomic pencilson the market. The barrel shape and the makrolon make them very easy and comfortable to write with. I usethis pencil every day to write pages of notes etc. It is a perfect partner to the fountain pen, and is good value formoney. I hope that this idea is of use.

Best wishes for 2015.

3. tontowilliams says: JANUARY 27, 2015 AT 3:07 PMReblogged this on Electronic Scrapbook and commented:Found a fellow pen geeks website, great posts throughout.

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