Ultra-budget mini eyedropper-style pocket pen for experimenting with tiny pens
Iconic German fountain pen, perfect for beginners
$30-35
Classic design fountain pen with smooth fine nib
$15-20
Ultra-affordable entry-level fountain pen with fine nib
$5-7
Heavy metal fountain pen with smooth medium nib, best value Chinese pen
$8-12
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