New from Italix, the Freshman’s Notator makes a great first fountain pen for just about anyone—whether it’s a back-to-school gift for a student, or an inexpensive everyday writer to start your own collection. The brass body is coated in colorful lacquer, fitted with all-metal threads, and slim enough for users with smaller hands. Featuring a chrome-plated pocket clip, the cap pulls off and posts with a click to add length and weight while you write. A German-made stainless steel nib completes the package.