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BIFL Back to School Megathread
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this is the only gel pen i’ve ever been able to use as a lefty. refills are a standard size to they’ll work in lots of other pen bodies, in case you already have a favorite.
imo the best fountain pen for school is the preppy. snap-cap that’ll NEVER go dry, and they’re super easy to convert to eyedropper fill. i have one i still carry infrequently that i haven’t had to refill in literal years. the nib sizes swing a little closer to german than japanese sizes though, so expect fine to be more like a japanese medium. if you want a more durable clip, the prefounte is literally a dressed up preppy.
i seriously can’t recommend the preppy/prefounte enough. it’s the closest a fountain pen can get to replicating the convenience and reliability of a ballpoint IMO
e: jetpens might not be the best prices, i just happened to be there already lmao