Dryden Designs Fountain Pen Medium Nib Gift Pouch - with 24 Ink Cartridges - MCM (Blue)

I had always dreamed of owning a fountain pen that was not only elegant but also affordable and reliable—and this one exceeded my expectations. It has such a beautiful design and feels great in hand, making every writing moment feel special. What I love most is how smoothly it writes. The ink flows consistently, which makes it perfect for signing my books as an author. It gives my signature that professional and personal touch I was looking for. For the price, the quality is impressive. It truly is that perfect combination of good, beautiful, and budget-friendly. I honestly recommend it to anyone looking for a stylish and functional pen. If you’re thinking about getting one, don’t hesitate—you won’t regret it. And if anyone feels generous and wants to gift me another one in a different color, I would gladly accept because I absolutely loved it!

It's my signature pen and the color is gorgeous.

So far, I don’t know how it writes because it comes with NO INK. I see now where that’s buried in the description. Frustrating. Maybe I’m too accustomed to disposable pens, but the thought that a pen would come with NO INK is so ludicrous to me that it would never have occurred to me in a million years that I should check to make sure. I guess you really do have to read every single letter in a listing before you buy something. So, I can’t tell you anything about how it writes because I won’t know for 2 more days when the ink comes in, because I had zero notion that needing ink would even be an issue. If I had, I would have added ink to my order. I can tell you that it seems to be a very nice pen. I love the pink. Black is my favorite color, but the pink will be easier to spot in dark drawers, when it inevitably rolls under the couch, etc. I love that the ink adapter came with it. I doubt I ever buy the cartridges. It will be so nice not to feel anymore guilt over putting disposable pens in the trash. I hope it writes well. I plan to update this review very soon and, hopefully, give more stars. UPDATE: So it’s several days after I wrote the initial review, and I still have (almost) no ink. The ink I ordered shipped late and then got lost in the mail. Thankfully, my partner’s mother loves fountain pens and has tons of ink bottles lying about, so she happily topped me up while I decide what I want to do about my ink situation. Even though the ink debacle has gotten ridiculous, I must admit that I’m quite fond of this pen. It’s beautiful, it fits well in my hand, and it writes great. So far no leaking. I'm using the pen to write in a notebook with decently thick paper, but it’s nowhere close to bleeding through. I almost wish I’d gotten the extra-fine nib, but not a big deal. So, I’m adding some stars. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

I have loved fountain pens (“ink pens” as opposed to “ball-points”, 60 years ago) my entire life, since my first Parker. So I have, well, several. I bought a Dryden a few weeks ago because old men cannot decide if they have too many or too few of anything, and I bought one for a cherished family member. For me, it is a wonderful pen. Here is what I look for in a fountain pen, and why I appreciate my Dryden: 1) is it physically a beautiful instrument (its ‘aesthetics’) - and, yes, the Dryden looks slim and effective (you know, the way some people do); 2) does the ink flow without fits and stops and curses and buyer’s remorse - and, yes, my Dryden leaves a uniform line, whether straight or curved; 3) does the point, the nib, kind of translate the feel of the paper, so you have a sense of actually having accomplished something through your own intention when writing (I guess you could call this the pen’s “agency”; OK, I will) - and my Dryden gives me the feel of the several kinds of paper I write on, mostly WalMart notebooks at 10 for a dollar; 4) does the pen have a weight and circumference at crucial points of contact and a balance that complements my hand’s length and strength, sort of like a good kitchen knife or a familiar pickleball paddle - and, yes, my Dryden feels almost like an extension of my index finger so I kind of feel like I’m not just writing but interacting with the pen and ink to leave a record of myself (remember when you were a kid, and you watched your finger leaving your mark in mud or dust, and you wondererd if this is what cave men thought when they drew on walls, and did they think one day a kid would see their drawings and wonder about them? you don’t? well, you will, or I hope you will); 5) does the pen hold a reasonable amount of ink so you can complete more than one run-on sentence just like this one - and, yes, my Dryden has the same cartridge that most every fountain pen uses - easily enough for a letter of decent length, not enough for your autobiography; and, 6) is it affordable so I will want to get to know the people I might meet who use one, or can it be bought only by the dingleberries and poofheads who claim to run the planet - and, yes, even on a fixed income, I had enough to buy 2, like I said, and hopefully you can afford one, too, along with some decent ink (I like Noodler). So, yes, a darned fine investment for an old person. A young person, too.

Inexpensive fountain pens can be very hit or miss. This one is very nice. It has a pleasant weight in the hand, which gives it a premium feel. The nib has a fine point and writes very smoothly with even ink flow and no blotting. Holds well in the hand, easy to establish a good writing angle. Ink flow is appropriate for a rapid drying time; by the time you finish a line of text on an 8.5x11" page, the previous line will be completely dry. The barrel is glossy paint, so it will show up scratches if you just toss this pen into a pencil-case. It's best to carry it in a shirt pocket or in the pen loop of a messenger bag/briefcase.

I love this pen. It is my first fountain pen and I have wanted one for awhile. It was exactly what I was looking for and I look forward to getting more in the future. It writes smooth and the ink flows well. I have been writing with it every day for special use. I prefer it to other non-fountain pens I have purchased.

Great pen

Maravilhosa! A qualidade dessa caneta impressiona. Recomendo.

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I love this pen. It is an excellent value. It writes smoothly and I was very pleased with the performance. It outperforms other fountain pens I've bought for 5x this price. Includes an ink converter as well. You can't go wrong for the price. Emails from the company thanking me for my business was also a nice touch. Just ordered another one in a different color. Very pleased.