are these good for school? Fountain pens fascinate me but im also going into high school in september...

Looking at these pens for my son and came across this question. Realized this kid has now graduated.....maybe. Did they work? How was high school?

Do these pens come in all the different colors that it has on the top of the pens?

Yes the colors are the same as the tops and are rich and true, not faded out. The ink, in these Pilot Varsity fountain pens flows very freely which makes them smooth writing but be careful with cheaper grades of paper the ink will bleed and show through to the other side.

Will these survive a plane flight?

Most fountain pens have issues flying. The traditional fix is to make sure they are nib up when they pressurize the cabin. The problem is the air in the barrel with the ink, by holding the pen nib up the air can come out through the feed. Depending on feed design and just how big the air bubble is (the more ink you have left the smaller the bubble) you can usually avoid the problem. Your mileage will vary of course. If you really need a fountain pen that won't leak on a flight consider one with a stopper system that seals the reservoir off from the feed. Several vacuum filler pens have this feature along with a few eyedropper pens. Take a look at the TWSBI Vac 700 or an Opus 88. They cost considerably more but they have a built in solution to your problem.

I'm returning to fountain pens after a long absence. Would it be better to start out with this product or head instead for a permanent fountain pen?

I would recommend you give these a shot, just so you get the hang of using fountain pens again. When I first started to use FPs, I used a very heavy hand-a habit from the ballpoint and rollerball days. Thankfully, I was only using disposable pens so I didn't end up ruining the nibs.Although I've moved on to more expensive pens, I still keep these around. They're good value for money and are good writers as well.

ASIN	B00092PRCA
Age Range Description	Adult
Age range (description)	Adult
Animal Theme	no animal theme
Best Sellers Rank	343,009 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 1,674 in Fountain Pens
Body Shape	Cylindrical
Brand	PILOT
Brand Name	PILOT
Closure Type	Click-Off Cap
Colour	Assorted Colors
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 8,490 Reviews
Drill Point	Medium
Global Trade Identification Number	00072838900296
Grip Type	Smooth
Hardness	H
Included Components	Includes 7 per set.
Ink Base	Water
Ink Colour	Black, Blue, Red, Green, Pink, Purple, Turquois
Ink colour	Black, Blue, Red, Green, Pink, Purple, Turquois
Is the Product Left or Right Handed?	Left
Item Diameter	9.9 Millimetres
Item Dimensions	30.5 x 25.4 x 10.2 centimetres
Item height	4 inches
Line Size	0.7mm
Manufacturer	PILOT
Material	Stainless Steel
Material Type	Stainless Steel
Model Name	PIL90029
Model Number	90029
Recommended Uses For Product	Writing
Special Features	Liquid Ink
Style	Fine Writing/Refillable
Subject Character	no subject character
Theme	Colorful
UPC	072838900296
Unit Count	7.0 count
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Writing Instrument Form	Fountain Pen
Writing instrument form	Fountain Pen

Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pens, 7-Pack Pouch, Assorted Color Inks (90029)

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