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M.a.v
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May 28, 2018
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Perhaps I'm thinking wrong, but I've become spoiled with my gold nibs and can't see as where this pen is worth $100+ with a SS nib. I think a Pilot 92 for similar price and a rhodium plated 14K gold nib would be a better purchase and yield a much better writing experience in return. I'll grant that the Pelikan is a little better looking pen (and I positively love my white Pelikan M605), but I'm willing to sacrifice a little aesthetics for a smoother writing experience. Please correct me if I'm mistaken...my experiences with Pilot/Namiki are limited to my Decimo VP and with Pelikan my M605.
Silvio
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May 28, 2018
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M.a.vCan't correct you, even though I don't agree: we all have different inclinations. I do have a 21k Sailor Pro, it's a great nib in a boring pen design, as well as an old style m600 with an 18k nib... But I've wanted a clear Pelikan for a long time, and the steel nib glides, at least on decent paper, the difference with those other nibs isn't huge. The Pilot 92 was in the running but I had to confess only as a stand in, and only in black. The excuse was a dryish nib for Kon Peki, but it's only a sad, pathetic stationary geek excuse.
M.a.v
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May 28, 2018
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SilvioThank you for the input. It's good to know that the Pelikan steel nib is a good one, but is it not hard as a nail like others that I've tried (my last was a Diplomat Aero which I have since swapped for a Ti nib and am much happier with)? If it has a little spring to it perhaps I will reconsider and give it a shot if this one makes a return in the future. I imagine that Cerulean Blue would look great in a demonstrator like this.
A community member
May 28, 2018
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M.a.vThis may or may not help, but I jumped on this as I'm after a good drawing /sketching /writing/ do all pen, so like a little flex - and though this fella is talking about the M200 - 'apparently' - the nibs are the same.. ish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLl2mlAwjDc
If I'm totally wrong, it ok.. the pen isnt exactly an eye sore, Ill just not scribble so much with it.
Silvio
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May 28, 2018
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M.a.vWell I suppose it would be considered a hard nib, however my goal with fountain pens is to feel like I'm writing on a microscopic cushion of ink, with as little pressure on the nib as possible... I understand with more flexible nibs you'd get more line variation, shading and such, but even with the aforementioned Sailor and Pelikan nibs I use very little pressure. Of course that applies only to me, you might enjoy flexible nibs more.
CraigLewis
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Jul 20, 2018
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M.a.vThe Pilot Custom Heritage 92 is IMO the best value on the market. Prices seem to be creeping up, tho, but other than the orange demonstrator (which has been the most expensive consistently since I've been watching...maybe 18 months)...yeah, I believe the prices are in the same ballpark. Some higher, some lower by a bit. Yeah, I'd say a clear PCH 92 would probably be a better choice. And I like both brands (and have several 200's and CH 92's).
writerstephen
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Dec 27, 2018
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M.a.vI have a 92 and have had a 205, and I have to say that the 205 is the better writing experience, even considering the SS nib. I find the 92, while wonderfully smooth most of the time, to be a bit finicky with respect to inkflow—a heavier stroke is sometimes required. Pelikan steel nibs, otoh, are in my experience always buttery smooth and with excellent flow. Having said that, I am a lefty, which may affect my experience with the 92.
username02
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Feb 28, 2019
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CraigLewisCH92 is a solid choice, yet I would also suggest to check out some Franklin-Christoph pens. I only bought nib units from them, but they all were magnificent.
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leksluthah
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Jun 24, 2019
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SilvioOne should not rule out a nib just because it's stainless--sometimes those perform better and hold up longer over many years. Many of my favorite writers are SS nibs. And if I lose the pen or damage it, it's not as expensive to replace. However, I have to admit that all of my top 3 writing pens have gold nibs--but those pens are all in a much pricier category than this. Whether or not you favor steel or gold, or demonstrator or not, it all boils down to preference.
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