Messing with fountain pens on a budget

So, I've talked about beginner fountain pens and finding a fountain pen to fit you, now let's get a little deeper into the bowels of modding fountain pens on a budget.

One of the best parts about fountain pens is that there is a certain amount of "fudging" leeway. Nibs can be swapped out. Bodies can be changed. Tipping can be ground into different shapes. Usually, these endeavors cost a lot of money (a custom ground nib can cost anywhere between $20-$70 for the grind, plus a $30-$50 processing fee). However, that doesn't mean one can't play around with the fungible aspect of fountain pens on a modest budget.

( Fountain pen experimentation on the cheap )

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So, there you have it. Nib swapping is one of the most unique aspect of the fountain pen habit, and it does not have to involve hundreds of dollars. Before you invest in a super expensive custom grind, I highly recommend trying a cheaper alternative first before plunging into the deep end.