Without the opportunity to actually try these in hand, I must buy somewhat "hand unfelt". I am looking in the $200-400 range for something with a bit of size to it, and preferring a Broad or even Stub nib. I am actually most used to the weight of a gift MB Boheme Doue Rollerball, with my Pelikan M215 seeming a bit too narrow and light, causing me to fatigue more quickly.

I wind trying too hard to figure it all out, and have come up with a few more possibilities than answers:

Pelikan 805, Aurora Talentum, Omas Milord Black HT (those three speak to my aesthetic preferences), and the Omas Guilloche Ogiva, and Sailor 1911 (Music nib)-----But I have never tried any of them, nor their Broad or Stub/Music nibs. Any input would be appreciated.

And, of course, I may have to pony up for two pens instead of one, if I can figure out how to hide one from my wife...

JR

Omas and Pelikan are almost sure bets. Peace,

or you can also look into a custom made pen the pencrafts are awesome in design big and balanced with some weight to them check out the pencraft site u can get two for the price you are thinking

marc

I would buy a Pelikan M8xx from Richard Binder.No affiliation...
That way you can be sure your pen will write like a dream.

Mihai

Pelikan or Sailor. There is a recent discussion on the merits of the two on this site. The opinion went with the Pelikan as did the buyer.

I always vote Pelikan. Best pens I've found for the money.

Here are the lengths, diameters, and weights of some Pelikans to help you decide which might be best for you.


Comparison of sizes

Souverän M1000 open 6.89in · closed 5.79in · Ø0.56in · 1.14oz (open 17,5cm · closed 14.7cm · Ø14.1mm · 32.6gr)


Souverän M800 | M805 open 6.57in · closed 5.59in · Ø0.52in · 0.99oz (open 16,7cm · closed 14,2cm · Ø13,1mm · 28,2gr)


Souverän M600 open 6.10in · closed 5.28in · Ø0.49in · 0.57oz (open 15,5cm · closed 13,4cm · Ø12,4mm · 16,4gr)


Souverän M400 | M405 open 5.87in · closed 5.00in · Ø0.46in · 0.52oz (open 14,9cm · closed 12,7cm · Ø11,7mm · 14,9gr)


Souverän M300 open 5.12in · closed 4.33in · Ø0.39in · 0.37oz (open 13,0cm · closed 11,0cm · Ø9,9mm ·

Pelikan without a doubt.

Any comments on the Broad Nibs of the Omas vs. Pelikan?

Or the Stub of the Aurora vs. the Music of the Sailor?

JR