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Hey everyone!

 

 

Have a little question here for the Pelikan experts. I have never seen a P30 in person, but I like the look of it. From the Green Board, I found one for $20 USD + $5 for shipping. I have only purchased the 150, which I am in love with, but I tend to look for vintage pens rather than new ones. This is from the 60's to my understanding. How well do this guys write? Would I find a similar field to the 150 or should I continue searching for a more heftier Pelikan vintage? $20 good price you think?

 

I have been writting with the Pelikan 150 now for 3 weeks and I am just crazy about it! Again, I am geared more towards vintage pens, so buying a 400 is not too apealling yet. Is there anything in the size and weight of the 400 in a vintage model?

 

I do believe I am crossing over to the Pelikan side!

 

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I do believe I am crossing over to the Pelikan side!

 

(evil laughter ensues)

 

The 140 isn't really much smaller than the 200/400 and is a nice little pen. I have a 120 which is basically the school pen version of the 140. the 120 is a tad lighter than the 400. Not sure about the 140. quality pens IMO.

 

sorrry - I don't know anything about the P30.

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The P30 is a cartridge/converter pen. It's probably good value at $20. An M30 would be more interesting. It's essentially the same pen but a piston filler.

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Hi Angelo,

 

I like the gold caps on those P30s but I prefer open (as opposed to hooded or semi-hooded) nibs. I think what you paid is a good price as Pelikans are notoriously good writers :lol: whether they are high-end or lower-priced pens.

 

You might want to check out Werner Ruettinger's excellent Pelikan history website. It has a lot of model data and photos, etc.

 

The Pelikan 400 model in brown stripes (from the 1950s) is near the top of my "must have eventually" vintage pens :) and the 500 model (brown stripes with rolled gold cap and turning knob is even more desirable :drool: but pricier )

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