Looks Of The M205 Taupe

[cadfael_tex]

I'm looking to saving up for another M2xx. There's still two M215's I don't have (I have the lozenge). But I'm wondering about the taupe M205. I can't decide if I like the look or not. So can any taupe owners help me decide?

[konis]

I understand , it's tough choice.

http://images10.fotosik.pl/1869/91b14bce96614cf0.jpg

But M 205 Taupe is beautiful.

http://images10.fotosik.pl/1873/5cbe2e714792a6a2.jpg

http://images10.fotosik.pl/1868/d158d02925903d2c.jpg

http://images10.fotosik.pl/1868/8fd3e7bf8db71706.jpg

http://images10.fotosik.pl/1868/f61ddad736445aa9.jpg

http://images10.fotosik.pl/1868/60c0458ca57a5e9a.jpg

http://images10.fotosik.pl/1873/4cdd469a075d7ea0.jpg

You have to decide yourself.

regards

[daffie]

I have three M205's: the red, white and taupe one. They are all beautiful in their own way.

The color I like most is the red, after that the taupe and finally the white one, from most to less colorfull.

Edited August 21, 2013 by daffie

[sargetalon]

I love almost all of the Pelikan finishes. I have the white and black M205's and love the look and will one day get the red. For some reason, I've never been able to get excited by the taupe one. I've seen it in person, held it, and just couldn't bring myself to fall in love with it. It's just such an odd color to me. Color aside though, great pen otherwise.

[Gerd W]

I have seen it in flesh and want one! It is very nice in my opinion.

[Gerd W]

I love almost all of the Pelikan finishes. I have the white and black M205's and love the look and will one day get the red. For some reason, I've never been able to get excited by the taupe one. I've seen it in person, held it, and just couldn't bring myself to fall in love with it. It's just such an odd color to me. Color aside though, great pen otherwise.

Oh, sargetalon, different tastes... Red to you, taupe to me - it's so easy!

[cadfael_tex]

I have the Red as well and it's a very nice looking pen. Very nice collection you have there Konis; never seen the yellow one. Someday I plan to get a 400NN in tortoise to go with my green stripe 140.

[NedC]

It's a gorgeous pen. I think I'll use mine tomorrow, I've been neglecting it for weeks.

[GeekyGirl]

I just got it and I love the color. Red is my favorite color, hence the hat, but I prefer a less orange red than the Toledo red M205.

 

Doe the "seams" in the grip section bother anyone? I have the M205 blue demonstrator and I can't notice them on that pen. I haven't yet inked the Taupe one because these cheesy seams are just bugging me. I think it's sad for a pen that costs this much to not have a smooth section like it's gold plate-clad brothers and sisters. Even my $4 Platinum Preppy has no seams . . .

 

cadfael_tax - Did you get the Taupe one?

 

konis - I love the yellow one and the gray/magenta-looking one on the far right. I've never seen that one. Lovely collection!

Edited April 8, 2014 by GeekyGirl

[BMG]

My wife has one (she got it with a 14k nib from nibs.com). She loves it, and I personally think it's a very nice looking pen. I really like the color (so much so, in fact, that I switched from my usual black notebooks to taupe-colored ones...)

[Newjelan]

I also have the Taupe - it's a beautiful looking pen - elegant & understated - it looks amazing with dark blue ink.

[Runnin_Ute]

GeekyGirl - I have the M205 in Toledo Red and I don't notice them. Not by feel, nor by sight.

[maverink]

Taupe looks nice but I find my pilots with 14k nibs more value for money

[jkingrph]

I have one, rather elegant looking for a light colored pen. My wife has a red/white and a white/red, valentines models. She can switch caps and have solid red or solid white with this pair. They are too bright for my taste, the Taupe is much better.

[AustinMalone1999]

The Taupe is just not my cup of tea. I can't see myself ever using an ink which would match the barrel. That would bother me immensely.

[Runnin_Ute]

Taupe - such a weird color on a pen. Will probably never own one. Have a Toledo Red and a black coming.

[jameswatts]

I bought my M205 in taupe about 18 months ago, because we had just moved into a new house, and the color of the pen was close to the color of the walls of my office. Beyond that, it is an excellent pen. I tend to prefer larger heavier pens but this pen is great.

[GeekyGirl]

GeekyGirl - I have the M205 in Toledo Red and I don't notice them. Not by feel, nor by sight.

 

I kept playing with how I screwed in the nib until I got them out of the way. I also have an M205 Blue Demonstrator and an M215 Black rings, but I didn't notice the seams on either one of those. The Taupe is now fine, but I think that for the price charged for these pens, there should be no seams.

 

I get your point about being a weird color but I have to say that it definitely grows on you. I also have an M640 Mount Everest SE and I never would have imagined loving a gray pen, but I absolutely do love it.

 

I have to say, though, that even though I do love both of these pens, and the black one too, I find the resin just far too fragile. Just posting the M205 Taupe marred the finish on the barrel. In terms of materials I much prefer my, almost, 75 year old Mabie Todd Swan and my Lamy Al-Stars. I can put either in my pocket and head out the door. I wouldn't put any of the Pelikans in my pocket in the same way. The resin is just far to prone to marring and micro-scratches.

Edited May 19, 2014 by GeekyGirl