We get lots of questions from former fountain pen newbies who have graduated from a Platinum Preppy or Pilot Metropolitan, and are seeking out the next challenge. While the Preppy and Pilot are great pens for newbies or experienced writers, we understand that the initial enhancement these pens bring to your writing experience also gets you wanting more. That's why we've put together a great list of second pens, or "next level pens," as we call them.