[dandelion]

This was a pleasant surprise. Since I believe Pelikan to be the best big pen company in the world I had high expectations, and this pen exceeded them. Beside the perfect size, balance and craftmanship, this pen is almost all about the nib. This is the best medium nib I've ever tried and - contrary to my intention before the purchase - I will keep the M nib. The rather low total of 42.5/50 is a bit unfair - it is the initial impression that makes the total low. I'd say that 8.75-9/10 is a more fair overall grade. A lovely pen that I bought at a ridiculously low price (99€) in Berlin.

I didn't believe M nibbed pens could be something for me.
I didn't believe blue pens could be something for me.
I was wrong.

I'm very happy with this pen. This juicy, smooth, nib will be one of my favourites for journalling and letters. I'm so happy to be wrong sometimes!

PS My pics - no pics - does justice to this beautiful deep blue pen!



With its sibling.





The lovely nib.

This post has been edited by dandelion: 06 July 2009 - 09:54 PM

[diplomat]

Nice review, nice pen (I have it!), but... what about the moratorium??

Enjoy your new pen!

Best,

[George]

I just love Pelikan's nibs! I hope you enjoy your pen!

Regards
George

[jbn10161]

Your handwriting is beautiful! Thanks for the review and pics.

[Brian]

Nice review Dandelion. I like your handwriting and from the looks of it the M605 M is showing signs of a stubbish nib! This is something I've found on most examples of Pelikan mediums that give it great character. Congratulations on a fine pen at a great price.

[bphollin]

what about the moratorium??

You of all people should know that such things don't apply to Pelikans, diplo! The M605 is perfect for me in most respects. Enjoy it, Dandelion.

[dandelion]

Thanks for positive response and the kind comments on my handwriting. I must say that this M nib has broadened my horizons. It is such a joy writing with! I think I'll go for a broad nib someday. I still prefer EF/F for notetaking and scribbling, but I think I begin to understand the thing with wider (slightly stubbish) nibs. Italics and stubs has been favourites all along, but this...lovely. Still very fond of this pen.

[Silvermink]

The M6xx nibs are pretty sweet. I just got an M640 Sahara with an 18K F and I am very impressed with it.

[dandelion]

Here are some photos that I took today, that better capture the awesome blue colour on the M605.









Together with the M215 Lozenge.

This post has been edited by dandelion: 11 July 2009 - 11:16 PM

[effika]

I love the outdoor photos.

I was at a local office supply store to see if they'd gotten any new fountain pens in, and indeed they had-- some Souverän M405's. The nib was so buttery smooth that I seriously thought about cutting back on eating out for a while to afford it. I think I might have to start saving for a Pelikan, after playing around with that one and seeing everybody talk of how smooth the nibs are...