Did Pelikan changed how they grind the nib?

[twdpens]

Update:

 

I was fortunate to be able to meet with Pelikan's European Marketing Manager for Fine Writing Instruments yesterday. I spoke to her about the changes in nib specification and she said she would find out more information.

 

Martin

[Brian]

Pelikan changed the specification of their nibs just over a year ago. The tipping is more rounded than it used to be. I can tell the difference between the current and previous types with a naked eye, it is that pronounced.

 

The plus side of this is that "out of the box" EF and F nibs are much smoother. This will be an advantage to those who buy their pens at non-specialist retailers.

 

The down-side is that the larger point sizes have lost some line variation, particularly the oblique nibs.

 

HTH,

 

Martin

 

Disclaimer: The Writing Desk is a Pelikan retailer.

 

For sure Martin, this is something that is good and bad as I especially liked the 80s era B and BB points that were quite stubbish. Today, these have transitioned into round balls which some people like.

[piembi]

Pelikan changed the specification of their nibs just over a year ago. The tipping is more rounded than it used to be. I can tell the difference between the current and previous types with a naked eye, it is that pronounced.

 

The plus side of this is that "out of the box" EF and F nibs are much smoother. This will be an advantage to those who buy their pens at non-specialist retailers.

 

The down-side is that the larger point sizes have lost some line variation, particularly the oblique nibs.

 

HTH,

 

Martin

 

Disclaimer: The Writing Desk is a Pelikan retailer.

 

For sure Martin, this is something that is good and bad as I especially liked the 80s era B and BB points that were quite stubbish. Today, these have transitioned into round balls which some people like.

 

What a pity!

 

I love the stubbish 50s/60s nibs, do like the soft 80s M and B nibs and ain't very happy with the round, stiff modern nibs. The even more rounded nib will stop me from buying another modern Pelikan. Think I have to stick to 1950s-1980s pens :hmm1:

[Garageboy]

I think the M250 monotone nibs were more rounded compared to their respective M400 nibs too (talking about 2006 and before, when the M250 was still avail in the US market)

[pearlfox]

Will Martin ever hear back from the Marketing Manager?

Are new users doomed to dead blobby nibs?

Is there any hope for in-house production?

Tune in at some indeterminate date--same Pelikan time. same Pelikan channel!

 

 

(Actually of some interest to me, since I may have to send in my rusty, and presumably Bock-made nib for what may be a trade for an in-house.)

[mana]

Will Martin ever hear back from the Marketing Manager?

Are new users doomed to dead blobby nibs?

Is there any hope for in-house production?

Tune in at some indeterminate date--same Pelikan time. same Pelikan channel!

 

It would be wonderful, now that italic nibs and whatnot have gained more popularity, if Pelikan were to re-introduce those as an option (CI/Italic), this especially for the broader and oblique nibs.

 

I know that there are the IB nibs but their availability is rather very limited at the moment (currently only for the 800 series pens). The same goes for the italic steel nibs for the M200/M400 series pens...

 

There would be no need for vintage type flex, just for a chance to enjoy that smooth but crisp natural line variation that the nibs of that kind provide.

 

I do have a bunch of the vintage ones but wouldn't mind having new Pelikans with new nibs of that type... I mean, that would certainly make me more enthusiastic for shelling out money for new Pelikans instead of hunting high and low for the vintage 100N & 400 with the said nibs.

 

And on that note, please re-introduce the basic 100N also as the M100N... pwettypwettypuhleeeeeaze?

[Uncial]

I have found the broad nibs for the M800 to be quite different from earlier somewhat indistinct nibs. They are still very firm but the broads do seem to have a more stubbish quality. Others have noted it too but perhaps it's mass delusion.