This video is basically me waving a little “heads up!” flag for anyone who’s been sitting on a fountain pen wishlist. Going into 2026, there are a few things I want you to keep in mind: prices can change, certain colors or trims can get harder to find, and if you’ve been waiting for “the right time,” this might be it—especially if you shop through Atlas Stationers. My Atlas code DUMPLING10 ends on 12/31/25, and while their affiliate program should come back in early 2026, nobody knows what the codes will be yet. So I’m sharing pens I think are worth grabbing before we hit 2026, including some favorites and popular picks like the Sailor Pro Gear Slim (Sakuramochi), Pilot Custom options (742 with Falcon nib and the 743), Platinum #3776, a Nahvalur Original Plus, and even a TWSBI Eco in Matcha. I also point you to a couple Reddit threads that discuss price increases and brand updates, because I always like to sanity-check “rumors” with community chatter. My main takeaway: if you’ve been eyeing a pen and you can use an affiliate code you trust, don’t overthink it—buy it while it’s still the version/price you want.