First Gold Nib Fountain Pen? Here’s What I Recommend

Thinking about getting your first gold nib fountain pen but trying to stay on budget? In this video, I break down what really matters when stepping up to a gold nib for the first time—beyond just the price tag. I share my recommendations for beginner-friendly gold nib pens like the Pilot Elite, Pilot Vanishing Point, Pilot Custom 74, and Sailor, plus why the used market can be an amazing option with picks like the Lamy 2000 and even vintage fountain pens. If you’re wondering what’s worth your money (and what might not be), this one’s for you. Pilot Elite/e95s: AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3IdSomZ Amazon - https://amzn.to/48tZIuT Sailor Profit / Pro Gear Slim https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4VA27iH Amazon - https://amzn.to/3Yi4EwR Pilot Custom 74 - Converter Pen AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c37MwkNX Amazon - https://amzn.to/3KKwNcJ Pilot Custom 92 - Piston Pen AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c35cLr17 Amazon - https://amzn.to/4rNQ0Lo Wingsung / Junlai 630 14K https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3VtxTp7 A few places to check out used pens: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c35cLr17 https://www.instagram.com/virtualpenshow/ Blindfolded Gold VS Steel Nib Test https://youtu.be/FggDWfZmXNM Want to support my channel without it coming out of your pocket? Use some of the links below next time you're buying any thing on Amazon or other online retailers listed below. Thanks for all the support! Some of my favorite pens: Jinhao 20: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4sWswOx Asive P20: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEYnPjR Jinhao 9019: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFT2Ssx Jinhao X159: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkhmYE3 Majohn V60: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFaUZ9a Jinhao 82: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdShNVr Wingsung 630 (steel): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFHTAaj Wingsung 630 (14K gold): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBGHiZp Majohn A1: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEoy3gj Hongdian C1: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeFA2av Favorite Pen Case: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dlosihv Smartwatch you see on my wrist by Kospset Tank M4: https://amzn.to/48foajo https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3UwRF7D Visit my Amazon Store (in progress) My Amazon Store - Work in Progress https://www.amazon.ca/shop/doodlebud Here's a list of the items I use to inspect, tune, and grind my nibs: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/doodlebud/list/2HWMI9PRH8VVQ?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfdoodlebud A great fountain pen: https://amzn.to/3BCEHgs Care for some ink? https://amzn.to/3uzL9kv *********************** DISCOUNT CODES ***************************************** ___________________________________________________________________________________ Check out the weekly sales at Goldspot Pens https://goldspot.com/collections/weekly-dip?aff=5 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Canadian Online Retailer: www.blesket.com Use code DOODLEBUD22 to save 10% ___________________________________________________________________________________ Save 10% when buying from Esterbrook pens by using the code DOODLEBUD10 www.esterbrookpens.com ___________________________________________________________________________________ Save 10% when buying from Pen Chalet by using the code DOODLEBUD10 www.penchalet.com ___________________________________________________________________________________ Save 20% when buying from Ensso but using the code doodlebud https://www.ensso.com/ ___________________________________________________________________________________ SAVE 10% by using the DISCOUNT CODE: Doodlebud10 at checkout https://kenroinkd.com ___________________________________________________________________________________ XTOOL LASER DISCOUNTS SAVE $80 on your xTool Purchase when you use the code XTOOLDO xTool F1 Ultra - https://www.xtool.com/products/xtool-f1-ultra-20w-fiber-diode-dual-laser-engraver?ref=cywR4Go9qyob3a&utm_medium=5306&utm_source=influencer xTool S1: https://www.xtool.com/products/xtool-s1-laser-cutter-test-noindex?ref=cywR4Go9qyob3a&utm_medium=5306&utm_source=influencer xTool D1 Pro 20W: https://www.xtool.com/products/portable-diode-laserbox-d1-for-laser-engraving-laser-cutting?ref=cywR4Go9qyob3a&utm_medium=5306&utm_source=influencer xTool F1: https://www.xtool.com/products/xtool-f1?ref=cywR4Go9qyob3a&utm_medium=5306&utm_source=influencer