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I am considering acquiring a new pen. I seem to have narrowed my choices to a Pelikan Souveran 600 with a fine nib or an Edison custom Menlo with a fine gold nib. The Pelikan has a reputation for a very smooth nib and a reliable filling system. The Edison Menlo has a beautiful choice of materials. Anyone to help me narrow my choice? Thanks.

 

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I'll warn you right now that my post won't help you at all. I have a m600 and really like it for all the reason's you state; I may actually like more than my m805 for daily usage. I've been looking at the Menlo as well. So my answer will be to eventually get both. I'd love to hear more reviews about the Menlo though.

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I have an edison beaumont with gold nib and a pelikan M800 I find that they both have european fine nibs the edison does flow a little nicer though. I had it adjusted by the man himself at last years philly show. I love my Pelikan but would recommend an Edison.

 

But like Bemo says above get both when you can :)

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The good news is that you can't go wrong. Either pen is just a great pen. I think you have to decide now, NOW right this minute that you're going to get both of them...

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