A list of Indian fountain pen manufacturers

India has a rich tradition of fountain pen manufacturing, with several well-known brands that have been in business for decades. Some of the most popular Indian fountain pen brands include:

Camlin: Camlin is one of the oldest and most popular fountain pen brands in India. They offer a range of pens in different colors, designs, and materials. Camlin Elegante, Trinity, Camlin 47 are some noted models.

Lotus - Lotus pens are one of the best Indian fountain pen. Based out of Mumbai, they make world class fountain pens in different colors and patterns. Popular pens are like Lotus Shikhar, Everest

Ranga - Ranga Pens has been making fountain pens since 1970, when the company was started by M.S. Pandurangan. Ranga was founded in Thiruvallur, in southern India, near the east coast, close to the city of Chennai. Ranga Model 8, Samurai are some popular models

Vazir - A relatively new fountain pen brand founded in 2020. They have a variety of India made fountain pens at a relatively competitive price. Vazir 1.0, Vazir Black

ASA - Another fountain pen brand from South India. They have a wide range of  premium fountain pen models that are affordable. Popular models are ASA Nauka, ASA Maya, ASA Durga

Kanwrite - Kanpur Writers Probably the only fountain pen brand from North India, located in the city of Kanpur. Mostly famous for their nibs and feeds, they do offer affordable fountain pens also. Popular pens include Kanwrite Desire and Kanwrite Heritage

Click - Click India, another popular Indian fountain pen brand that makes affordable fountain pens like Click Aristocrat and Click Falcon

Airmail Wality - Mumbai based pen manufacturing company offers a number of eyedropper filled fountain pen models. Airmail 71JT and Airmail 69JT are the most popular models

Ratnam sons - Another old fountain pen makers from South India. This brand has been endorsed by Mahatma Gandhi.

Deccan - Hyderabad based pen manufacturers. Deccan Masterpiece and Deccan Advocate are the popular models.

Other notable Indian fountain pens worth mentioning are Gama fountain pens, Mohi Pens, Beena, Guider  All in all India has a diverse fountain pen manufacturing catering to needs of all fountain pen lovers.

Review - Chinese fountain pen: Seagem from Baoer

Overview 

The pen is a Chinese made fountain pen from Baoer. This pen is a cheap imitation of Waterman Expert fountain pen. 

The body and the cap of the pen is made from metal, where as the grip section and the rear end of the pen are of plastic. The pen is ivory white in color and has a black band with two golden bands on the cap which look very nice. The black band has "Seagem" written on it. The clip and the other appointments are of golden color which do not have a perfect finish. The pen can be posted but becomes a little heavier for ideal use.

The cap is sturdy and is pop on/off and was too tight on my pen. I had to push with immense pressure to close the pen. The clip too is very functional and the cut in the clip looks very good. The overall design of the pen is awesome and is very comfortable to hold. The grip section has a nice depression making the hold very good. The pen is a cc pen and comes with a standard converter.

The nib of the pen is from Baoer and is the only disappointing part of the pen. The nib is a steel nib and the feed does not have any grooves in it. Probably that is the reason why this pen is very dry.  The pen can be fully dismantled so it is easier to change the nib with some other matching size nib. I am not sure of the size of the nib but seems like a number 3 or 4.

The cost of the pen is around $6.

• Material: Metal 
• Nib: Steel, Medium
• Filling System: Cartridge/Converter
• Length (Capped): 142mm
• Length (Uncapped): 125mm
• Length (Posted): 153mm
• Exposed nib length: 19mm
• Grip Diameter: 8mm
• Max body Diameter: 12mm

Pros

• Very cheap.
• Very comfortable
• Decently heavy and well balance

Cons

• Very dry.
• No feed grooves
• Cap too tight

Conclusion

The pen is well made and very comfortable to hold, it is a decent buy, but the nib is a disappointment. If you are ready to change the nib, the pen is a good deal.

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