Nibs on Pelikan: Fine or Medium????

[Stylo]

With everyone pushing for a fine, here is an opinion on why medium might be OK too. Many people think the Pelikan fine is somewhat wider than your average fine. But they extrapolate from there and assume that the Pelikan medium must be closer to a broad. But that is not true. The medium nib on my M200 seems like a genuine medium. I think it was KCat who commented once that the Pelikan M200 medium and fine are pretty close to each other. I would even go as far as saying my M200 medium is finer than the medum nibs on my Waterman Expert IIs and my Parker 75.

[Leslie J.]

I have found that the Pelikan gold F nibs are sometimes more like an XF. I think I actually prefer the general performance of a goldplated M200 nib. I think you should also consider the size of your writing. I tend to write on the big side, so a M isn't so bad for me as long as the flow is not too heavy. If you write on the small side, a F might be more appropriate. Just a general observation.

[wimg]

Hi Roger,

I'm taking baby steps into the world of more elegant writing. I just received a new M250 from Richard. He made the 14K B nib into his 0.8mm Stub for me. Actually I ordered the M200 in amber demonstrator but he sent the same thing in the M250, according to the box. I realize that the line variation on this will not be extensive, but I'm a slow learner and figured that "discretion is the ..." 

You´re underestimating your learning abilities, here, IMO . You did go for a Stipual Etruria after all...

 

After I get this puppy inked and writing, I'll likely order a Cursive Italic and later, yet, I may get real adventurous and go for a Crisp Italic. In the far far future, I may lose my head, entirely, and pop for the ItaliFlex or whatever he calls it! 

The ItaliFine is a cursive italic on one side, and an XF on the other. Which is quite a convenient thing to have in a single pen (2 nibs in 1 pen, always available ).

 

It is at that point that my wife will make my reservation for the padded cell accommodation! 

Oh, I thought she already made those reservations .

 

Warm regards, Wim

[scribble]

Received a new Pelikan 600 black beauty yesterday with VF nib. An examination of the under a microscope last night showed some impressive work. Absolutely flawless. My initial test run is a smooth performer but not the thinnest of possible hair splitting line I still seek, but that is no surprise after reading through this thread. The pen has a nice balance and grip, a little easier for writing than the Aurora which is a better hold for sketching. The piston is smooth smooth smooth. I notice that the nib tip is closer to the feed than on my MB and Aurora.

 

This will be the vehicle for trying some of these custom nib opportunities. How about an Italixxxfine!

[Roger]

It is at that point that my wife will make my reservation for the padded cell accommodation!

Oh, I thought she already made those reservations .

 

Not yet, Wim. She holds it over my head like an anvil on a tether, and she has the knife with which to cut the tether!

[Velma]

Did you go directly to Richards Crisp Italic?

 

I'm taking baby steps into the world of more elegant writing. I just received a new M250 from Richard. He made the 14K B nib into his 0.8mm Stub for me. Actually I ordered the M200 in amber demonstrator but he sent the same thing in the M250, according to the box. I realize that the line variation on this will not be extensive, but I'm a slow learner and figured that "discretion is the ..."

 

After I get this puppy inked and writing, I'll likely order a Cursive Italic and later, yet, I may get real adventurous and go for a Crisp Italic. In the far far future, I may lose my head, entirely, and pop for the ItaliFlex or whatever he calls it!

 

It is at that point that my wife will make my reservation for the padded cell accommodation!

I did go immediately for the Crisp Italic, and I think I should have gone for the Cursive Italic or the Stub. I shall get the Stub next, most likely. possibly one of the Pelikan 150s with a Stub nib. That should make me happy, and keep me busy.

 

The spousal unit would be nodding his head, if he read this. and smiling.