Pelikan Griffix

[joelchan]

got this for my son as he has proven that he likes to write with fountain pen is not just a momentary interest. Beside, I wanted hm to learn to hold a pen properly. The Griffix fits in as there is also a left hand version!

there are also finger rest so that he knows where to place his fingers. The cartoon prints on the cartridge is another attraction for kids

 

http://www.pelikanpens.co.uk/acatalog/Griffix.html

 

I took this pen for a 'write' while my son is away for dinner, and was I really impressed ! the flow and smoothness in writing is not to be under estimated as a kids' pen at all! I refilled the cartridge with campo marzio turquoise ink as he likes it and it match with the pen color too.

 

I felt the pen is a 'M' nib and steel. it's a simple nib ; with no sophisicated markings.

 

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2590/3866714405_aa535eb5fb_o.jpg

 

The overall design is a very comtemporary design pen ; I don't mind even to use it as a daily pen on the office desk. I tried drawing, writing, all the strokes are almost too good for just kids to use for their homework

 

oh yes. you can also use the label included for your name on the pen !

 

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/3867498698_f22a2086f9_o.jpg

 

 

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/3867498022_0921bd7467_o.jpg

 

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2555/3867498338_be29af92c0_o.jpg

 

sample writing with the pen

 

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3867561958_b828d1ffeb_o.jpg

Edited August 29, 2009 by joelchan

[Pfhorrest]

For some reason it reminds me of those in-ear temperature takers.

 

Looks like it's got a nice nib, though.

[PAKMAN]

Uh Oh looks like someone from the Rotring Core division moved over to Pelikan!

[andy1m]

Look like a oversize pen to me. But I like the design, probably get one for myself.

[jd50ae]

A great idea from my favorite pen maker.

I will get a couple for the next aspiring writer that shows an interest in fountain pens.

Thanks for the post.

[Chthulhu]

I *like* the green one: http://www.goldspot.com/Pelikan_pens/Griffix/960880.html

[nicholasyeo]

It is a wonder, that you still enjoy writing with such simple pleasures

after being spoilt with the wonders of much higher quality pens....

Nevertheless, good starting early!

[Ed Ronax]

Great review, thanks, thats a great looking pen for the younger set.

[Bo Bo Olson]

Form follows function.

I am very glad you allowed no prejudice to over live. or Proof is in the pudding.....that's 112 or 114* proof, when alcohol soaked black gun powder burns blue, that is proof.

Dam good rum pudding I imagine.

 

57% to Europeans.

Edited April 30, 2010 by Bo Bo Olson

[Sailor Kenshin]

I *like* the green one: <a href="http://www.goldspot.com/Pelikan_pens/Griffix/960880.html" target="_blank">http://www.goldspot.com/Pelikan_pens/Griffix/960880.html</a>

 

 

 

Discontinued!

 

I want one. I really do.

[Muncle]

I've always found "kid's" pens, once you get beyond the obvious childishness of them, to be very reliable, easy pens. Usually they're meant for children to learn how to write with, but they're also easy enough and reliable for anyone to learn how to use a fountain pen without the quirks and annoyances that FP fans accept.

[beluga]

I've always found "kid's" pens, once you get beyond the obvious childishness of them, to be very reliable, easy pens. Usually they're meant for children to learn how to write with, but they're also easy enough and reliable for anyone to learn how to use a fountain pen without the quirks and annoyances that FP fans accept.

 

 

I concur.

That's also how the Lamy Safari started.

 

"Griffix" could be a play on the German words "Griff" (grip) and "fix" (fast).

Which would describe what the pen was designed for: to help schoolchildren easily adapt to the way of holding pens that is taught in school.

 

Adult users of Lamy Safaris sometimes overlook this when they comment on the molded grip section and ignore the fact that the pen was not primarily designed for adult users.

 

While robust, inexpensive and simple; the proportions of these pens might be a problem too. Pens that were designed for 8-year olds might be too short for adults and are often fatter than adult pens to help children (literally) come to grips with fountains pens.

 

 

 

 

 

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[Phormula]

Thank you for sharing the review

 

I've always found "kid's" pens, once you get beyond the obvious childishness of them, to be very reliable, easy pens. Usually they're meant for children to learn how to write with, but they're also easy enough and reliable for anyone to learn how to use a fountain pen without the quirks and annoyances that FP fans accept.

 

+1 Actually, since childrens do not take the same care, I have found kid's pens and school pens in general to be more tolerant of some abuse than more expensive FPs that are dedicated to "experienced" FP users.

[Muncle]

Thank you for sharing the review

 

+1 Actually, since childrens do not take the same care, I have found kid's pens and school pens in general to be more tolerant of some abuse than more expensive FPs that are dedicated to "experienced" FP users.

 

When my grandfather had a stroke, I bought him a Pelikano Jr, bright green. It was easy to use, flowed well without any pressure (the hardest part for him) and, best of all, still worked fine after falling from a hospital bed onto the floor. On the business end. Multiple times.

 

Alas, he never regained the dexterity needed to write. I ended up giving it away to two kids in a coffee shop who needed a pen to do the sudoku. They thought it was neat. :roflmho: