Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Looking for the best fountain pens to add to your collection? From unbeatable $4 budget gems to stunning "grail" pens and vibrant inks, here is a complete breakdown of the top performers tested this year.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:00] Intro: The year of Pen & Ink
[00:20] Best Budget Pen (Unbeatable Value)
[01:46] Best "Affordable" Luxury
[02:50] Best Pocket Pen
[04:16] Best Material & Finish
[05:17] Honorable Mention (Material)
[05:47] Most Surprising Brand
[07:38] Ink of the Year
[08:52] Best Newcomer Brand
[10:09] Most Improved Brand
[12:33] Favorite "Grail" Pen
Here are links to the pens and reviews mentioned in the video:
Budget Pen of ’23: Jinhao 82
Pen: amzn.to/48Cvao2
Review: youtu.be/tIOVxBCLLgI
Honorable Mention: Tianzi Urushi/Raden
Pen: penandfriend.com
Review: youtu.be/J0FbZql5Bhw
Pocket Pen of ’23: Gravitas Quark
Pen: gravitaspens.com
Review: youtu.be/hzQO6cHm_VQ
Pen Material of ’23: Visconti Mythos (Apollos)
Pen: goldspot.com/products/visconti-mirage-mythos-fountain-pen-in-apollo
Review: youtu.be/_yQdOlJ3fRY
Honorable Mention: Ranga Abhimanyu
Pen: rangapens.com/abhimanyu
Review: youtu.be/xeOYB5Dkk9s
Surprise of ’23: Scriveiner EDC
Pen: amzn.to/3NP509p
Review: youtu.be/6OgBVuNiqng
Ink of ’23: Ferris Wheel Press Stroke of Midnight Shimmering Ink
Ink: goldspot.com/products/ferris-wheel-press-bottle-ink-in-stroke-of-midnight-38-ml
Review: youtu.be/yw6Iq5uIXOM
Newcomer of ’23: Eureka Pens
Pens: eurekafp.com
Review (Symmetry): youtu.be/FKCh6JBXayo
Review (Dodecagon Ultem): youtu.be/x7jErz6mP-8
Most Improved of ’23: Hongdian Pens
Pens: amzn.to/48gK5nT
Reviews: youtube.com/@JG3Reviews/search?query=hongdian
Overall Pen of ’23: Leonardo MZG 2.0
Pen: appelboom.com/product/leonardo-momento-zero-grande-2-0-stardust-st-fountain-pen
Review: youtu.be/xxNmeULw17g
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Looking for the best fountain pens to add to your collection? From unbeatable $4 budget gems to stunning "grail" pens and vibrant inks, here is a complete breakdown of the top performers tested this year.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:00] Intro: The year of Pen & Ink
[00:20] Best Budget Pen (Unbeatable Value)
[01:46] Best "Affordable" Luxury
[02:50] Best Pocket Pen
[04:16] Best Material & Finish
[05:17] Honorable Mention (Material)
[05:47] Most Surprising Brand
[07:38] Ink of the Year
[08:52] Best Newcomer Brand
[10:09] Most Improved Brand
[12:33] Favorite "Grail" Pen
Here are links to the pens and reviews mentioned in the video:
Budget Pen of ’23: Jinhao 82
Pen: amzn.to/48Cvao2
Review: youtu.be/tIOVxBCLLgI
Honorable Mention: Tianzi Urushi/Raden
Pen: penandfriend.com
Review: youtu.be/J0FbZql5Bhw
Pocket Pen of ’23: Gravitas Quark
Pen: gravitaspens.com
Review: youtu.be/hzQO6cHm_VQ
Pen Material of ’23: Visconti Mythos (Apollos)
Pen: goldspot.com/products/visconti-mirage-mythos-fountain-pen-in-apollo
Review: youtu.be/_yQdOlJ3fRY
Honorable Mention: Ranga Abhimanyu
Pen: rangapens.com/abhimanyu
Review: youtu.be/xeOYB5Dkk9s
Surprise of ’23: Scriveiner EDC
Pen: amzn.to/3NP509p
Review: youtu.be/6OgBVuNiqng
Ink of ’23: Ferris Wheel Press Stroke of Midnight Shimmering Ink
Ink: goldspot.com/products/ferris-wheel-press-bottle-ink-in-stroke-of-midnight-38-ml
Review: youtu.be/yw6Iq5uIXOM
Newcomer of ’23: Eureka Pens
Pens: eurekafp.com
Review (Symmetry): youtu.be/FKCh6JBXayo
Review (Dodecagon Ultem): youtu.be/x7jErz6mP-8
Most Improved of ’23: Hongdian Pens
Pens: amzn.to/48gK5nT
Reviews: youtube.com/@JG3Reviews/search?query=hongdian
Overall Pen of ’23: Leonardo MZG 2.0
Pen: appelboom.com/product/leonardo-momento-zero-grande-2-0-stardust-st-fountain-pen
Review: youtu.be/xxNmeULw17g
______________________
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
