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German Fountain Pens

Pelikan Classic M200 Fountain Pen in Orange Delight Pelikan Classic M200 Fountain Pen in Orange Delight
$203
$290

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825115
Pelikan Classic Series M205 Fountain Pen in Rose Quartz Pelikan Classic Series M205 Fountain Pen in Rose Quartz
$203
$290

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823852
Pelikan Classic 205 Fountain Pen in Apatite Pelikan Classic 205 Fountain Pen in Apatite
$203
$290

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822060
Pelikan Souverän M1000 Fountain Pen in Black - Blue Pelikan Souverän M1000 Fountain Pen in Black - Blue
$876
$1,095

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Pelikan Classic M200 Fountain Pen in Golden Lapis - Special Edition Pelikan Classic M200 Fountain Pen in Golden Lapis - Special Edition
$203
$290

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Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen Set in Bog Oak - 14K Gold Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen Set in Bog Oak - 14K Gold
$799
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Pelikan Souveran M1000 Fountain Pen in Black & Green - 18K Gold Pelikan Souveran M1000 Fountain Pen in Black & Green - 18K Gold
$831.95
$1,040

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Pelikan Souveran M815 Fountain Pen in Metal Striped Green with Silver Trim - 18K Gold Special Edition Pelikan Souveran M815 Fountain Pen in Metal Striped Green with Silver Trim - 18K Gold Special Edition
$796
$995

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829106
Pelikan Souveran M600 Fountain Pen in Black with Gold Trim - 14K Gold Pelikan Souveran M600 Fountain Pen in Black with Gold Trim - 14K Gold
From $371.95
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Diplomat Aero Fountain Pen in Rhomb Flame Diplomat Aero Fountain Pen in Rhomb Flame
$336
$420

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Faber-Castell Ambition Italic Fountain Pen in Midnight Mauve Faber-Castell Ambition Italic Fountain Pen in Midnight Mauve
$140
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Faber-Castell Grip Harmony Fountain Pen in Coconut Milk Faber-Castell Grip Harmony Fountain Pen in Coconut Milk
$24
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Faber-Castell Poly Fountain Pen in Caribic Blue Faber-Castell Poly Fountain Pen in Caribic Blue
$22
FC241011
Faber-Castell Poly Fountain Pen in Pale Iris Faber-Castell Poly Fountain Pen in Pale Iris
$22
FC241007
Faber-Castell Poly Flow Fountain Pen in Punchy Melon Faber-Castell Poly Flow Fountain Pen in Punchy Melon
$22
FC241019
Lamy ST Stainless Steel Broad Point Fountain Pen - CLO Lamy ST Stainless Steel Broad Point Fountain Pen - CLO
$55.95
$70

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Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen in Black - 14K Gold Oblique Broad Point Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen in Black - 14K Gold Oblique Broad Point
$223.20
$279

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Diplomat Aero Fountain Pen in Black Forest Diplomat Aero Fountain Pen in Black Forest
$196
$0

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Lamy AL-Star Fountain Pen in Pine Lamy AL-Star Fountain Pen in Pine
$37.60
$47

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Lamy Nexx Fountain Pen in Multi-Red - Medium Special Edition Lamy Nexx Fountain Pen in Multi-Red - Medium Special Edition
$25.60
$32

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Kaweco Piston Sport AL Fountain Pen in Navy/Gold Starter Set Kaweco Piston Sport AL Fountain Pen in Navy/Gold Starter Set
$200
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Pelikan Souveran M805 Fountain Pen in Metal Sleeve - 18K Gold Pelikan Souveran M805 Fountain Pen in Metal Sleeve - 18K Gold
From $1,000
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Pelikan Souveran 600 Fountain Pen in White & Rose Gold Trim Pelikan Souveran 600 Fountain Pen in White & Rose Gold Trim
From $552
827454
Faber-Castell Guilloche Fountain Pen in Gulf Blue Faber-Castell Guilloche Fountain Pen in Gulf Blue
$508
FC145281
Faber-Castell Guilloche Fountain Pen in Sage Green Faber-Castell Guilloche Fountain Pen in Sage Green
$567
FC145322
Diplomat Aero Fountain Pen in Marrakesh Brown Diplomat Aero Fountain Pen in Marrakesh Brown
$196
$245

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Pelikan Souveran M800 Fountain Pen in Black with Gold Trim - 18K Gold Pelikan Souveran M800 Fountain Pen in Black with Gold Trim - 18K Gold
From $740
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Diplomat Aero Fountain Pen in Rhomb Diplomat Aero Fountain Pen in Rhomb
From $216
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Faber-Castell Guilloche Fountain Pen in Rose Faber-Castell Guilloche Fountain Pen in Rose
$726
FC145333
Pelikan Ineo Fountain Pen in Lavender Scent - Medium Pelikan Ineo Fountain Pen in Lavender Scent - Medium
$35.20
$44

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Faber-Castell Ambition Fountain Pen in Italic Ice Blue - Limited Edition Faber-Castell Ambition Fountain Pen in Italic Ice Blue - Limited Edition
$140
147772
Faber-Castell Ambition Fountain Pen in Blue Wood - Limited Edition Faber-Castell Ambition Fountain Pen in Blue Wood - Limited Edition
$212
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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes German fountain pens special? +
They’re special because of their long tradition of precise engineering, which shows up in their writing quality and endurance. Germany’s two independent nib houses, JoWo and Bock, supply much of the industry, while Lamy and Pelikan cut their own in-house. That focus on the nib, plus high quality control and durable everyday materials, sets German pens apart. The look tends to be clean and functional rather than ornate, from Lamy's Bauhaus shapes to Kaweco's compact octagonal bodies.
What German fountain pen brands do you sell here? +
Faber-Castell, Lamy, Kaweco, Diplomat, and Pelikan. Lamy is the Heidelberg maker behind the Safari and the iconic 2000, known for clean Bauhaus shapes and reliable steel nibs. Kaweco is a long-established house best known for its pocket-sized Sport, an octagonal pen you post if you want to write at full length. Pelikan sits in the next price tier up with hand-engraved piston-fillers, while Faber-Castell rounds out the everyday range.
Which German fountain pen is a good first pen? +
The Lamy Safari is the one we point new writers to. It’s tough, forgiving, cheap enough to learn on, and it writes cleanly out of the box, so it’s a standard in German classrooms. Alternatively, the Kaweco Sport is a compact pocket pen that’s postable and convenient if you want something that tucks away neatly into a bag. Both have durable steel nibs and easy grips, so you aren’t committing to anything fussy.
How does the Diplomat Aero compare to the Faber-Castell Ambition? +
Both are steel-nib pens with midrange prices, so the choice comes down to material and heft. The Aero is machined aluminum in Diplomat’s ribbed, Zeppelin-inspired shape, with a snap cap and a substantial barrel that feels cool to the touch. The Ambition is slimmer and lighter, built with a brushed resin barrel, a spring-loaded clip, and chromed metal trims on most finishes. If you want a pen with presence on the desk, pick the Aero. If you want a slim pen that fits into your jacket pocket, pick the Ambition.
Are German nibs broader and wetter than Japanese nibs? +
Yes, generally. A German extra-fine writes roughly like a Japanese fine, and the gap is widest at the fine end, narrowing as you move up to medium and broad. If you’re coming from a Japanese pen like a Pilot or Sailor and want the same line width, size down one step when you pick a German nib. Compare both writing traditions side by side in the wider fountain pen collection.
Which nib size should I choose on a German pen? +
For most writers, a fine or medium is the safe choice, with extra-fine and broad waiting for when you want the extremes. Medium lays down a round, wet line that shows off ink color and feels smooth, which makes it the easy everyday pick, while fine creates a thinner, more controlled line that suits small handwriting or lower-quality paper. The Lamy Safari typically comes in extra-fine, fine, and medium, while the Kaweco Sport typically reaches up to broad and double-broad for a wider, smoother line.
How do you fill a German fountain pen with ink? +
For most, either drop in an ink cartridge or fit a converter that draws ink from a bottle. Kaweco Sport uses widely available standard international short cartridges, but bottled-ink users will need Kaweco's own short-barrel converter (not a full-size one), which trips up many first-time buyers. Lamy has their own proprietary cartridge and Z28 converter that fit only Lamy pens. The Lamy 2000, most of the Pelikan pens, and some of the Kaweco pens work with a built-in piston filler, which takes no cartridge or converter at all. If you aren’t sure what fits your pen, our cartridge and converter compatibility guide lays it out brand by brand.
Why is there such a wide price range in German fountain pens? +
Because the category runs from mass-produced, everyday pens up to hand-finished flagships. At the low end, the Lamy Safari and Kaweco Sport use molded plastic or resin bodies with durable steel nibs, which keeps them affordable. The Pelikan Toledo M700 sits at the top of this page, hand-signed and hand-engraved with an 18K gold nib. A low-priced German pen is not low-quality, just built with lighter materials and steel instead of gold.
Are German-made pens reliable enough for everyday writing? +
Yes: for one, the Safari's ABS body and steel nib are durable and low-fuss, it starts writing straight away, and it shrugs off the knocks of a commute far better than a delicate pen. A steel nib from one of the brands on this page is the sensible choice, resilient enough for everyday carry. Keep it inked and in use, and a German pen will hold up for years.
Are these German pens authentic? +
Every German pen sold here is the genuine article, since we’re an authorized dealer for all the brands we carry. That matters, because fake and grey-market versions do turn up on open marketplaces, and a counterfeit will not write, fill, or last like the real German-made pen will. See details about each pen’s specific warranty, and get in touch with our team of pen people if you need guidance.