#the parker duofold 100th anniversary edition in blue

[naralanis]

oh man you Lena fountain pen breakdown was smthn I never knew I needed til now, I do have one question tho and it's this: do you think Lena would've gotten another pen sometime after she met Kara in the same blue as her eyes or the super suit? like not necessarily as a conscious decision

Yes, absolutely and 100% and I think Lena's collection is a little bereft of blue until she meets Kara/Supergirl and she just. Ya know, feels this sudden need to get a new pen, and it absolutely has to be blue. For variety's sake, nothing more, ya know.

The very FIRST pen that popped in my head for this was the Aurora Oceano Atlantico:

And while it is an incredibly beautiful blue pen, for whatever reason it just didn't feel right... So naturally, Lena needs more options! See below!

It turns out that I don't like the blue and silver combo for a pen Lena will (albeit unknowingly) associate with Kara/Supergirl. I feel like the Aurora above is more of an Andrea pen for whatever reason -- my brain wants Lena to favour the flat top pens, so LET'S FIND SOME!

Option #2: The Pilot Ishime Urushi in Navy!

I like this a little better -- it's more understated, sure, but the texture of the pen body (plus the actual shade) are somewhat reminiscent of Supergirl's suit. Also, it helped me figure out why I didn't like the silver in the other pen!

WE NEED GOLD, for Kara's delightful blonde curls, for Supergirl's magnificent golden mane that Lena is totally not obsessed with and neither am I.

I present to you.... Option #3, and my personal favourite: The Aurora Internazionale Limited Edition in Blue!

This pen is absolutely drool-worthy, and it looks even better in person. Plus, I was lucky enough to try one in hand and askdjalas don't talk to me I must reminisce on that nib because writing with it was an intimate experience.

There are a ton of other blue pens around, and honestly? Lena would 100% buy several because the blue is never just right for some unfathomable reason... and then Kara will pop by L-Corp for lunch and just beam at her with those baby blues, and as soon as she leaves Lena's trawling the internet for the perfect one. Because reasons.

Thanks for the ask, this was so much fun!

Honorable mentions:

Aurora Optima in Blue and Gold:

Visconti Medici Dynasty:

Pineider Arco Blue Bee:

Parker Duofold Lapis Lazuli:

Another Parker Duofold Centennial (Chevron Blue):

Wahl Eversharp Decoband Blue Amalfi Gold:

OK I PROMISE I'M DONE