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Pelikan M200 Smoky Quartz Special-Edition Set

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ravkesef

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Sep 20, 2017

It is not axiomatic that a gold nib writes better than a steel one. I have a few gold nibs, both 14K and 18K, and they certainly write well, but I've got some stainless steel nibs that write every bit as well. Here's an example: the Lamy 2000 has a very small gold nib. Its size and mounting ensure that there isn't going to be a great deal of flex to it. On the other hand, my Pelikan M800 with an 18K nib writes like a dream. But then so does my Diplomat Esteem with a stainless steel nib. I have three nibs for my Namiki Vanishing Point, F, M and Stub, and while I enjoy all of them, there really isn't much flex to them, despite the fact that they're all gold nibs. So don't be too taken by the appeal of a gold nib. Depending upon the pen, you can do quite well with a steel nib. Now--as to Pelikan, and this pen in particular. I already have one with a custom ground stub nib from Linda Kennedy. Great pen, and I just joined the drop for this pen, and I expect to be every bit as happy with this nib, which will be an EF. I love Pelikan pens--they're great writers, and extremely well engineered. You can't go wrong with this brand, and you'll find that the steel nib will do a great job. However, if your heart is set on a gold nib, you can purchase a 14K gold nib for approximately $150, i.e., more than the cost of this drop. Switching Pelikan nibs is a very simple procedure.

Sep 20, 2017

writerstephen

480

Sep 25, 2017

ravkesefI have an M205 (blue demonstrator) with a steel nib, and it's a contender for smoothest nib in my collection--gold or not.

Sep 25, 2017

ravkesef

198

Sep 25, 2017

writerstephenI’m not the least bit surprised. Pelikan makes great pens, and their steel nibs are smoother than many gold nibs I’ve tried. You could spend a lot more money than you would for Pelikan’s M200 series, but you‘d be hard-pressed to find a better pen.

Sep 25, 2017

writerstephen

480

Sep 25, 2017

ravkesefAgreed ... it's a very small pen, but posted it's quite comfortable for even my large hands. I love the piston fill and the nib, and I paid a grand total of $105 at fahrneypens.com.

Sep 25, 2017

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Chipp1

Nov 16, 2017

ravkesefYou seem fairly knowledgeable regarding these pens. Let me ask you a question, is it possible to purchase the fountain pen separately and buy the matching ball point at a later date due to limited funds? If you are not sure of answer, can you point me in the right direction? Thanks.

Nov 16, 2017

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ravkesef

198

Nov 19, 2017

Chipp1Hi Chipp1, yes, you can certainly buy just the fountain pen. The Smoky quartz pen & Ink set is a pretty good deal for a very good pen. I have is wo you f them and enjoy them thoroughly. i would avoid the P381–it’s new old stock from one of Pelikan’s less successful pens. If you get The M200, you’ll have a very g pen that will last for many years.

Nov 19, 2017