I've been using The Parson's Essential[1] with an italic nib for 5+ years, and have to drop a recommendation. Also of interest to anyone exploring transitionin

I've been using The Parson's Essential[1] with an italic nib for 5+ years, and have to drop a recommendation. Also of interest to anyone exploring transitioning to fountain pens would be the Pilot Vanishing Point[2], which is a retractable fountain pen that is generally well regarded. [1] http://www.mrpen.co.uk/contents/en-uk/p866.html http://www.mrpen.co.uk/contents/en-uk/p866.html [2] http://pilotpen.us/categories/fountain-pens/vanishing-point-fountain/ http://pilotpen.us/categories/fountain-pens/vanishing-point-...