I found a pen with a very minimalistic design that I really like, but I’ve never heard of the brand.

Is Bastion brand fountain pens a decent brand?

At $20, I’m not expecting the world, but I also don’t expect garbage at that price point.

The reviews look fine enough, but those are so easy to fake, so I wanted to ask the real experts here at Fountain Pens.

  • paradoxmo@penfount.social
    3·
    22 days ago

    @01189998819991197253 doing a tiny bit of research, it seems that they’re mostly known for EDC-style pens. The fountain pen isn’t even on their site.

    For $20 I would probably stick with a better-known FP brand. What specific requirements do you have?

    • 𝕸𝖔𝖘𝖘@infosec.pubOPEnglish
      2·
      22 days ago

      No leaking and smooth writing, mainly. Honestly, I just liked the simplistically sleek look of the pen. I currently have a Hongdian M2, which I love. But I wanted one for work, and this one just looked nice. I am, however, open to suggestions. Currently, my budget is capped at around $25 after shipping (low, I know, but it is what it is).

      Edit: it is on the site (where I got the picture), but fp is definitely not their forté.