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German Fountain Pens

Pelikan Souveran M600 Fountain Pen in Black & Blue with Gold Trim - 14K Gold Pelikan Souveran M600 Fountain Pen in Black & Blue with Gold Trim - 14K Gold
$573.75
$675

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Pelikan Pura Series P40 Fountain Pen in Silver Pelikan Pura Series P40 Fountain Pen in Silver
From $131.95
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Pelikan Classic Series P205 Fountain Pen in Black and Silver Pelikan Classic Series P205 Fountain Pen in Black and Silver
From $159.95
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Pelikan Pura Series P40 Fountain Pen in Mocha Pelikan Pura Series P40 Fountain Pen in Mocha
From $151.95
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Kaweco Bronze Sport Fountain Pen Kaweco Bronze Sport Fountain Pen
$220
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Lamy AL-Star Fountain Pen in Ocean Blue Lamy AL-Star Fountain Pen in Ocean Blue
$39.20
$49

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Lamy Dialog 3 Fountain Pen in Piano White Lamy Dialog 3 Fountain Pen in Piano White
From $279.30
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Lamy CP1 Fountain Pen in Black Lamy CP1 Fountain Pen in Black
$60
$75

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Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen in Blue Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen in Blue
$48.40
150540
Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen in Bronze Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen in Bronze
$50
150580
Kaweco Special Fountain Pen in Matte Black Kaweco Special Fountain Pen in Matte Black
From $80
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Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen in Brass Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen in Brass
$95
10000865
Diplomat Excellence A2 Fountain Pen in Midnight Blue with Chrome Trim Diplomat Excellence A2 Fountain Pen in Midnight Blue with Chrome Trim
From $175
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Faber-Castell Design Neo Slim Aluminum Fountain Pen in Dark Blue Faber-Castell Design Neo Slim Aluminum Fountain Pen in Dark Blue
$67
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Faber-Castell Design Neo Slim Aluminum Fountain Pen in Olive Green Faber-Castell Design Neo Slim Aluminum Fountain Pen in Olive Green
$67
FC146150
Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen in All Clear Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen in All Clear
$20
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Lamy Accent Fountain Pen in Aluminum Grey with Wood Grip Lamy Accent Fountain Pen in Aluminum Grey with Wood Grip
$76.30
$109

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Kaweco Student Fountain Pen in 50’s Rock Blue Kaweco Student Fountain Pen in 50’s Rock Blue
$82
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Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen in Black - 14K Gold Oblique Medium Point Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen in Black - 14K Gold Oblique Medium Point
$223.20
$279

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Kaweco Skyline Sport Fountain Pen in Grey Kaweco Skyline Sport Fountain Pen in Grey
$34
10000759
Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen in Guilloch Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen in Guilloch
$38
10000062
Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen in Gold - Special Edition Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen in Gold - Special Edition
$90
10001901
Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen in Deep Red Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen in Deep Red
$95
10001563
Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen in Black Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen in Black
$95
10000095
Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Fountain Pen in White Sand - Medium Point Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Fountain Pen in White Sand - Medium Point
$121
149620
Pelikan Toledo M700 Fountain Pen in Black & Gold Special Edition - Extra-Fine Point Pelikan Toledo M700 Fountain Pen in Black & Gold Special Edition - Extra-Fine Point
$1,596
$1,995

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Pelikan M200 Fountain Pen in Black with Gold Trim - Broad Point Pelikan M200 Fountain Pen in Black with Gold Trim - Broad Point
$176
$220

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Pelikan Souveran M1000 Fountain Pen in Black & Green - 18K Gold Broad Point Pelikan Souveran M1000 Fountain Pen in Black & Green - 18K Gold Broad Point
$930.75
$1,095

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Pelikan Toledo M700 Fountain Pen in Black & Gold Special Edition - Fine Point Pelikan Toledo M700 Fountain Pen in Black & Gold Special Edition - Fine Point
$1,695.75
$1,995

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Lamy Scala Fountain Pen in Black - Extra Fine Point Lamy Scala Fountain Pen in Black - Extra Fine Point
$147.20
$179

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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.