This is a living document. There are no more than three pens in each category and only one Grail pen. I also wait at least two months to elapse after an acquisition before adding a new pen to the list. This is to give me a good chance to work the new pen into rotation and assess how the collection works as a whole.
For background on the genesis of the Wish List, see here.
Under $100
Lamy LX [in da haus!] This anniversary limited edition resembles the Al-Star, but with a some subtle upgrades that floats my boat. What colour? They all look awesome!
Karas Customs Ink It's quality, bro! A small shop machine-turned metal pen would make a great EDC.
Update: It's in da haus!
TWSBI Eco with Pendleton Brown's BLS modification (on order) I think this would be a good pen for use with ink with sparkles such as J. Herbin Stormy Grey or Emerald of Chivor.
Photo courtesy of pendlepens.com
Under $250
Franklin-Christoph Model 45 XLV Antique Glass acrylic FP (on order) I love my Model 45 in IPO Classic Black and had to jump at the chance to get this pen in this unique finish.
Photo courtesy of Franklin-Christoph.com
Franklin-Christoph Pocket 66 FP in Italian Ice (in shipment) Who could resist the allure of a glow-in-the-dark pen?
Photo courtesy of Franklin-Christoph.com
Franklin-Christoph Model 19 I love my FCs so much that I wouldn't mind adding another one including this flagship pen.
Update: I still have my eye on this one but since I have 2 FC's on waiting list, this one is being bumped down.
Photo courtesy of Franklin-Christoph.com
Pilot Custom 912 or 823 I have the Vanishing Point and a Resin Falcon but I actually don't have a 'normal' mid range Pilot pen.
Photo courtesy of AndersonPens.com
Under $500
Lamy 2000 50th Anniversary Pen I actually have no clue how much this pen will be but I assume it will be special. In my review of the L2000, I already said I would get this pen no matter what.
Update: Well, I know what it will be and I'm not sure about it anymore...Plus it's retailing for US$590!
Sailor Pro Gear (Rhodium Trim Naginata Concord Nib) In the same Anderson Pens blog, they mention that a Sailor Maki-e is a must-have. The issue is that I want to get a Sailor with a special nib that is not available in the Maki-e pens. As well, all the Maki-e pens have gold furniture. So, I'm going for the special nib first.
Sailor Naginata Concord Nib
Photo courtesy of Engeika.com
Visconti Homo Sapien So many people love Visconti pens and the Homo Sapien looks so good.
Photo courtesy of GouletPens.com
Vintage or NOS
Bexley Gaston's Special Reserve Bexley is an American pen company founded by fountain pen aficionados. They have some pretty pricey pens but this one is at a palatable price point and an interesting story.
Update: It's in the haus!
My Bexley Gastons Special Reserve
Parker Vacumatic An American classic and good vintage starter pen.
Update: Thanks to @acousticpens, this pen is in da haus and awaiting full review treatment.
1946 Golden Pearl Blue Diamond Parker Vacumatic Major
Waterman 52 All those wet noodle videos on Instagram are mesmerizing.
Custom
Edison Pen Company I'm interested in a pump filler or pneumatic filler. A double-ended pen would be cool too.
Photo courtesy of edisonpen.com
Newton Pens I love the look of the Shinobi and the newer sculpted pens: Breaker and Prospector.
Photo courtesy of newtonpens.com
Grail
Nakaya I've narrowed the choices down to Decapod Twist or Dorsal Fin.
Photos courtesy of Nibs.com
Update: I've got Nakaya in da haus! It's the Decapod Twist. Review pending.
Nakaya Cigar Decapod Twist in Heki-Tamenuri
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