Fountain Pens?

[dekeguy]

Originally Posted by misscherrypie

I know that almost no one uses them anymore, I wanted to give a friend's daughter one for her Bat Mitzvah along with a box of personalized Crane notes, because her Mother mentioned that "it would be nice".
Any recommendations? I am out of my element on this one.....
Thanks.

Actually, almost everyone in the firm uses a fountain pen. For any important signature, for notes and comments on working briefs, for both official and personal correspondence, etc. That being said, age 13 might be a bit young to appreciate such a pen and Crane's stationery. That might be better for high school graduation or something a bit later than her Bat Mitzvah. All depends on her personality. A friend of my father's daughter asked for a Sheaffer legacy with an 18k nib and some engraved calling cards for hers! Like I said, it all depends on her personality.
I started using a fountain pen when I was in eighth grade and I really prefer it to ball points or roller balls. By the way, my business cards are Crane's stock and the firm's stationery is all Crane's.
Why don't you ask her if she would like the pen and notes or if she has something else in mind that she would like.
I use a Sheaffer PFM with a 14k broad nib for signatures and personal notes and a Sheaffer Imperial with a medium 14k nib for general writing, note taking in court, etc. The 18k nibs are a little too soft and flexible for my taste but many at the firm swear by them. Mont Blancs are hard to beat, but the traditional meisterstuck seems too formal for a 13 year old..
Try google and you will be spoilt for choice if that is what you determine she would like.
Hope my musings are at least a little useful.

Peter

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by dekeguy

Actually, almost everyone in the firm uses a fountain pen. For any important signature, for notes and comments on working briefs, for both official and personal correspondence, etc.

The lawyers you practice with don't sound at all like the lawyers I practice with.

Seriously, I can't think of anyone I practice with who uses a fountain pen. Personally, I hate writing with them. Give me a liquid gel rollerball pen any day. But then again, I think any pen that costs more than a couple of dollars is an obscene waste of money. Ditto any watch that costs more than $30 or so. Must be the Scot in me.

That said, MCP, if you're comfortable that the friend in question will appreciate and enjoy a fountain pen and Crane stationary, that's all that matters.