Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 22 minutes ago
Dive into the annual review from JG3 Reviews! I hand-picked the best fountain pens from those I've reviewed in 2025, from budget-friendly workhorses to highly respected classics and surprising new releases.
I'll break down the top picks across multiple categories, reveal the Brand of the Year, and share my favorite pen material for the year. Stick around for the highly anticipated Duds List, including one pen nominated by the comment section!
TIMESTAMPS:
Best Budget Pen: The ultimate performer that still reigns supreme [01:02]
Platinum Prefounte: youtu.be/lrEBCbxzQhw
Affordable Luxury: A fantastic piston-filler made from high-quality materials [01:59]
PenBBS 556: youtu.be/hLtJjfcGbkw
Favorite Material: A stunning resin finish that has to be seen to be believed [03:22]
Asvine C80: youtu.be/zMzxQBFsIcA
Most Surprising Pen: The inexpensive pen that completely outperformed its price [04:51]
Pierre Cardin Penomatic: youtu.be/rmbRi4dRE9Y
Brand of the Year: The company that listened to its customers and consistently knocked it out of the park [06:35]
Asvine: amzn.to/3MQpAIW
Large and In Charge: The big pen that's a great writer [09:53]
Junlai (nee Wing Sung) 930: youtu.be/RMBqPIxKjEo
Best Classic Pen: An all-time favorite that has stood the test of time [11:58]
Lamy 2000: youtu.be/kVoCR3u1tIY
Best Pocket Pen: The gold-nibbed classic perfect for everyday carry [12:44]
Pilot E95s: youtu.be/QXEeVsfMK8U
Bonus: A budget-friendly, fountain pen-friendly alternative to Tomoe River paper [14:05]
Kinbor planner and notebooks: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3fOU4Cd
The Dud List: See which pens failed to meet expectations, including a community-nominated dud! [16:41]
Asvine C2000 (now fixed): youtu.be/TDvUQNhmgpc
Endless Phantom: youtu.be/_KPU61yktG4
Pelikan Ineo (crowd favorite for Dud of the Year): youtu.be/hJBJT9ZrWKo
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101 Crescent Dr. #3506
Early, TX 76802
USA
Dive into the annual review from JG3 Reviews! I hand-picked the best fountain pens from those I've reviewed in 2025, from budget-friendly workhorses to highly respected classics and surprising new releases.
I'll break down the top picks across multiple categories, reveal the Brand of the Year, and share my favorite pen material for the year. Stick around for the highly anticipated Duds List, including one pen nominated by the comment section!
TIMESTAMPS:
Best Budget Pen: The ultimate performer that still reigns supreme [01:02]
Platinum Prefounte: youtu.be/lrEBCbxzQhw
Affordable Luxury: A fantastic piston-filler made from high-quality materials [01:59]
PenBBS 556: youtu.be/hLtJjfcGbkw
Favorite Material: A stunning resin finish that has to be seen to be believed [03:22]
Asvine C80: youtu.be/zMzxQBFsIcA
Most Surprising Pen: The inexpensive pen that completely outperformed its price [04:51]
Pierre Cardin Penomatic: youtu.be/rmbRi4dRE9Y
Brand of the Year: The company that listened to its customers and consistently knocked it out of the park [06:35]
Asvine: amzn.to/3MQpAIW
Large and In Charge: The big pen that's a great writer [09:53]
Junlai (nee Wing Sung) 930: youtu.be/RMBqPIxKjEo
Best Classic Pen: An all-time favorite that has stood the test of time [11:58]
Lamy 2000: youtu.be/kVoCR3u1tIY
Best Pocket Pen: The gold-nibbed classic perfect for everyday carry [12:44]
Pilot E95s: youtu.be/QXEeVsfMK8U
Bonus: A budget-friendly, fountain pen-friendly alternative to Tomoe River paper [14:05]
Kinbor planner and notebooks: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3fOU4Cd
The Dud List: See which pens failed to meet expectations, including a community-nominated dud! [16:41]
Asvine C2000 (now fixed): youtu.be/TDvUQNhmgpc
Endless Phantom: youtu.be/_KPU61yktG4
Pelikan Ineo (crowd favorite for Dud of the Year): youtu.be/hJBJT9ZrWKo
______________________
As an Amazon Associate, Goldspot Affiliate, and eBay Partner. I earn from qualifying purchases (Thank you for supporting the channel!)
You can follow me on Instagram: @jg3_reviews.
If you've got a pen or related items you would like to submit for review, you can contact me at JG3Reviews@gmail.com or send the item to:
JG3 Reviews
P.O. Box 3506
Early, TX 76803
USA
Or, if your shipping service does not send to PO Boxes:
JG3 Reviews
101 Crescent Dr. #3506
Early, TX 76802
USA
