“Workhorse Pens” are those I rely on to get my daily writing done, and form the core of my recommendations for readers looking for a reliable fountain pen that will hold up to heavy use and last them for years to come. While I haven’t yet reviewed every pen I consider a “workhorse,” all of the pens on this list make excellent daily writers, though the specific needs and preferences of the individual also have to be taken into account. With this in mind, start with post No. 1, “How to Choose a Fountain Pen for an Everyday Writer,” before making your way through reviews of individual pens. Feel free to reach out through the “Contact Me” link above with any questions.

  1. Picking a “Workhorse”: How to Choose a Fountain Pen for an Everyday Writer.

  2. My Workhorse Pens: Montblanc 146.

  3. My Workhorse Pens: Lamy 2000.

  4. My Workhorse Pens: Pilot Custom 823.

  5. Workhorse Pens: Faber-Castell E-Motion Pure Black Review.

  6. My Workhorse Pens: Lamy Safari “All Black” Special Edition”.

  7. Workhorse Pens: The Lamy Studio LX All Black. 

  8. Workhorse Pens: The Case for the TWSBI 580 and the TWSBI 580AL/ALR.

  9. Waterman Man 100 Patrician, a Neglected Workhorse.

  10. Workhorse Pens: Pelikan M800 Stone Garden.

  11. Workhorse Pens: Opus 88 Fountain Pens Offer Maximum Versatility.

  12. Workhorse Pens: Metal Pens as Workhorse Pens.

  13. Workhorse Pens: Considerations and Pitfalls of High-Capacity Pocket Fountain Pens.

  14. Workhorse Pens: Low-Viscosity Ballpoint Pens.