The core of my work setup are three Graf von Faber-Castells. I use the Classic as my main writer, it has a medium nib and is usually filled with Diamine Oxford Blue or something similar. The Guilloche is my markup/editing pen; it has a wet, smooth fine nib and is usually filled with Montblanc Poppy Red. The Intuition is for notes, signatures, internal meetings, etc. It’s got a stubby broad nib and gets Sailor Epinard or GvFC Moss Green. It doesn’t get a heap of use so I’ve been thinking about retiring or selling it.

I often have client meetings where I need a carry pen which is portable, nice to use, and doesn’t draw attention to itself. While there’s plenty of pens in this category, I’ve struggled to find one that also doesn’t set off the metal detectors at work (which go through an x-ray and slow things down). The latest attempt is a Lamy 2000 which has been good so far. (Fine nib with Iroshizuku Take-sumi.)