Hello everyone,

Is it recommended to use Noodlers ink with the Pelikan M215? I have a fine nib on this pen. I just want to be sure this isn't one of those combos you don't ever want to do.

Thanks for the advice.

Mike

You'll be fine with this combo. You might have some creep, but you are not going to hurt anything!

EDIT: speling

No problem for me, other than various extents of nib creep.

I've put Noodler's in my M800 for the first time, and all seems well; but my Parker is not too fond of the Noodler's (or at least it's not too fond of Purple Wampum; Manhattan blue seems to go over all right)

My 215 is my everyday pen. For a year now I have put Noodlers almost exclusively into it and had no problems. I do clean the pen every week or so just cuz, but I have had no problems to date.

I am thinking of getting a 215. How much do you all like them?
Wish you had gone with something else?
How do you carry it around? Shirt pocket? Pen case?What is "creep"?
Lastly, how is the fine nib?
Sorry for all the questions

I've just read lots of reviews of the 215 in other sections of this forum, I'm sure you'll find lots of other opinions around here by just searching for "215".

I use the 215 as one of my main three pens in rotation, and it knows only one ink: Noodler's Glacier Blue (is that a Swishmix?). I must confess that I've never cleaned the pen since buying it (maybe 18 months ago?). It's writing perfectly fine still.

"nib creep" aka "creep" is when ink seeps through onto the top of the nib. I saw a pic with creep just in the last day, but can't find it.

I expect to buy another 215 this year since I like this pen so much. Richard Binders' custom nibs go in mine because they are so much better than the stock nibs (currently I own the xxxf and Itlaifine).
How do I carry mine? Well, I'm not a guy, so a pocket protector is an iffy fashion statement. Purse and backpack have worked fine (with a pen case for protection).
Noodlers inks do creep or spread on the nib. I don't get fussed over it, but some folks find this distressing.

[quote name='NateEssex' date='Jan 6 2008, 08:57 PM' post='470130']
I am thinking of getting a 215. How much do you all like them?
Wish you had gone with something else?
How do you carry it around? Shirt pocket? Pen case?What is "creep"?
Lastly, how is the fine nib?
Sorry for all the questions

So, does this creep get all over your case? Or leak on your clothes?

The creep pretty much stays on the nib; a thin film covering some of it and comes right off when you wipe it. It won't make a mess or anything like that, just that some people get bothered that there is ink on their nib. My Zhivago pretty much stays around the tines on my M400.

One of the major factors for me when purchasing a pen is the look of the nib.
I would say over 70% of the reason why I buy a pen is the look of then nib (it goes without saying that the nib needs to write well as well).
Nib creep can make a beautiful nib look horrible as it gets covered with ink and while you can wipe it, IT DOES come back.

For some people this is not bothersome but for the ones that love how the nibs look, we avoid any inks that cause creeping. Try it yourself and if you can live with it then np, if not then find an ink that doesn't creep. Pelikan Black doesn't creep in any pen I use and it's water resistant (not like Noodler's but it's very readable after the water test).


Mame

Apart from nib creep it should be OK, been using some in a old M200 for a couple of weeks with no real problems.

The problem I find with Noodlers ink (although I suppose I can only speak for Eternal Black) is that it takes ages to dry, even if you use blotting paper it still smudges for a few minutes afterwards (much longer than any other ink I use), so as a result it isn't one I use at work as I prefer something that dries quicker.

Andy

With Noodler's black specifically i have found that I can smudge it with my finger after it has long dried up (1 day or more later).

I will try Noodler's again when my Pelikan M605 arrives but so far Pelikan Brilliant Black is what i have gone back to.


Mame

That's disappointing. I bought Noodler's Ink Black because I read that it's long-lasting on paper

On the original topic, if I don't find something else of high quality in the same price range or cheaper, I'll be ordering my M215 quite soon. I guess going with http://www.richardspens.com for the custom nib would be a good idea, huh?

The one problem you will run into if you do this with the 215 is that Mr. Binder's custom nibs are the gold colored nibs (whether steel or gold). The 215 is different than the other Pelikan offerings because it has an unplated polished steel nib to match its silver furniture. If you want a nib that matches the m215, you'll have to have him customize the m215 nib you purchase. If you buy one of his already customized nibs, it'll be gold in color, and won't really match.

That's the only reason I haven't pulled the trigger on that exact deal. Oh, and I was going to go with the ItaliFine.

One day though, I'm there.

CMaxx

Hello NateEssex,

I love my M215. I ordered it through Richard and had him custom my nib. I have had zero issues with this pen. I sent Richard a couple of emails with questions before and after the purchase and they responded quickly. Fantastic service. I'll be buying another pen from Richard in a couple of months, well that's the plan at least.

Thanks to everyone that has responded to the noodlers ink and M215 combo. I just found the ink at my local pen store and have seen a lot of folks talking about this ink on this site.

Mike

I'm using one of his pre-ground steel nibs on my 200 and it writes better than all my factory Pelikan nibs.

I use Noodler's Navajo Turquoise in my M605 Medium nib, it has a bit of creep, and find it is not as smooth as a Pelikan Royal Blue in the same pen. I used Pelikan Royal Blue in my M215 Medium nib too(now lost) and it was very smooth with no creep.

I use an Italifine on an M200 and it is just great! No problem at all with Noodler's bulletproof black, or PR Black Magic Blue.

I'm using Lexington Gray in my M215 and it too creeps.

Are you implying that a pocket protector is NOT an iffy (at best) fashion statement for males?!?

~~King