Best fountain pens and ink, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,754 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this

Fountain Pens and Ink

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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI

Best Fountain Pens and Ink, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	Lamy		64%
2	Pilot PenWidely cited as a reliable performer with smooth ink flow.	Widely cited as a reliable performer with smooth ink flow.	58%
3	TWSBICommonly recommended for piston-filler mechanisms and high ink capacity.	Commonly recommended for piston-filler mechanisms and high ink capacity.	48%
4	Platinum Pen		44%
5	Kaweco		39%
6	Sailor Pen		19%
7	Waterman		18%
8	Newell Brands		17%
9	PelikanRespected for reliable daily ink and fountain pen craftsmanship.	Respected for reliable daily ink and fountain pen craftsmanship.	16%
10	DiaminePreferred for extensive color variety and consistent ink performance.	Preferred for extensive color variety and consistent ink performance.	16%
11	Richemont		14%
12	Uni-ball		13%
13	Pilot		13%
14	J. Herbin		12%
15	Robert Oster		10%
16	Noodler's Ink		10%
17	Pentel		10%
18	Zebra Pen		9%
19	Pilot		7%
20	Bic		6%
21	MUJI		6%
22	Goulet Pens		5%
23	Faber-Castell		5%
24	Scriveiner		5%
25	Caran d'Ache		4%
26	Colorverse		4%
27	Fountain Pen Revolution		3%
28	Diplomat		3%
29	The Pen Company		3%
30	Sakura of America		3%
31	Wordsworth & Black		3%
32	Wearingeul		3%
33	Office Depot		3%
34	De Atramentis		2%
35	Monteverde		2%
36	Rhodia		2%
37	Aurora Pen		2%
38	TUL Gel Pens		2%
39	Pen & Tool		2%
40	Clairefontaine		2%
41	Esterbrook		2%
42	Visconti		2%
43	Ferris Wheel Press		2%
44	Leonardo Officina Italiana		2%
45	SCRIVI PENS		1%
46	Cross		1%
47	Pelikan Edelstein		1%
48	Anterique		1%
49	Uni Brands		1%
50	BIC America		1%
51	Sunderland Machine Works		1%
52	Pilot		1%
53	Blick Art Materials		1%
54	Rohrer & Klingner		1%
55	Retro 51		1%
56	Pen Boutique		<1%
57	Jinhao		<1%
58	The Ridge		<1%
59	Laban		<1%
60	Pen Chalet		<1%
61	Goldspot		<1%
62	The Gentleman Stationer		<1%
63	Etsy		<1%
64	Walmart		<1%
65	Conklin		<1%
66	Hongdian		<1%
67	Amazon		<1%
68	Majohn		<1%
69	JetPens		<1%
70	Pen Place		<1%
71	Iguana Sell		<1%
72	Pilot Namiki		<1%
73	Levenger		<1%
74	Cult Pens		<1%
75	Craft Design Technology		<1%
76	Pentel		<1%
77	Yoseka Stationery		<1%
78	Studio Neat		<1%
79	Dayspring Pens		<1%
80	Benu		<1%
81	Cardinal Pens and Paper		<1%
82	Leuchtturm1917		<1%
83	Saiko Stationery		<1%
84	OOLY		<1%
85	Vanness1938		<1%
86	Staples		<1%
87	Copic Markers		<1%
88	BIGiDESIGN		<1%
89	Private Reserve		<1%
90	Dominant Industry		<1%
91	Speedball Art Products		<1%
92	Asvine		<1%
93	Opus 88		<1%
94	Swarovski		<1%
95	Staedtler		<1%
96	Nahvalur		<1%
97	The James Brand		<1%
98	Organics Studio		<1%
99	Pen Savings		<1%
100	Everyman		<1%

and 75 more brands in this ranking

Who wins on each AI

ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews show notable divergence in their ranking of Pelikan, with Google positioning it as a top niche contender while ChatGPT ranks it significantly lower.

ChatGPT SearchGoogle AI Mode

Mention rate on each AI platform, by brand
Brand	ChatGPT Search	Google AI Mode
Pilot Pen	75%	59%
TWSBI	40%	48%
Lamy Safari	26%	20%
Pilot	29%	14%
Waterman	19%	11%

The two models disagree most about Pelikan (ChatGPT #25, Google #5) and Goulet Pens (ChatGPT #10, Google #23).

Sources AI cited

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Best fountain pens and ink, according to AI

Best fountain pens and ink, according to AI

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