For the best performance at a given price point, one of the major Japanese brands (Pentel/Pilot/Sailor). The Lamy Safari also performs very well, but is less du

For the best performance at a given price point, one of the major Japanese brands (Pentel/Pilot/Sailor). The Lamy Safari also performs very well, but is less durable, less comfortable to grip (for some), and may write somewhat wetter than you will be comfortable with as a new fountain pen user.