What Do You Think Of The New Pelikan 120 Special Edition?

[The Good Captain]

As it happens, I bought one of these today and was really pleased to find out that the 'new' one is the same size without the cap, as a current 200/400 pen. Longer than my vintage M140, which is great news, as I'd rather write with my pens unposted. I've small hands anyway but posting or not is always a matter of personal choice.

I'll try to get some pictures etc tomorrow and post a short comparative review.

[bizhe]

I think its ok, but I would definitely get a striated version like the old m140 or m300 with rounded ends.

[scratchofapen]

Well, had alook to one today in a shop. While the nib has nice scrollwork i see no rason toby a remake for 170€ while originals can be found with a tiny bit of patience for half of that on the bay of evil.

[stephanos]

Well, had alook to one today in a shop. While the nib has nice scrollwork i see no rason toby a remake for 170€ while originals can be found with a tiny bit of patience for half of that on the bay of evil.

 

Less: I bought a vintage 120 in excellent working order the other day for almost exactly $50, including international postage.

[langere]

I just started using my new-style Pelikan 120 (Fine nib). I am happy to report that I immediately loved it. It writes about as smoothly as any other pen I have, so I do think it is worth the money if you can get it at a discount, as I did.

 

In fact, I like the new 120 so much that I now have a vintage 120 and a vintage 140 coming to see what the difference is!

 

Be happy to report on this once the pens arrive.

 

Erick

[langere]

BTW the new-style 120 has virtually no flex at all.

[The Good Captain]

I did post a review but here are a couple of images from that one, to show that the new M120 is larger than the old M140 (and so also the old M120) and is slightly larger than a current M200.

 

 

 

Hope this helps.

[jrusting]

Massdrop has these currently at $139,99 for a limited time; this price also includes free shipping within the U.S. This pricing is comparable to the price I got from an Italian dealer on the "bay". At this price point, the 120SE is a good buy, IMHO.

[ian1964]

I just don't get what makes this pen good value at $139. Especially when for example you can get a 400 or 405 with a 14k nib from Martini auctions at this price point. But, I suppose while people keep buying them at this price Pelikan will just keep milking it more.

[sargetalon]

I agree that the price point for the M120N is atrocious but $139.99 is about the best price anywhere. If someone really wants one of these, they aren't likely to come along any cheaper.

[4lex]

I agree that the price point for the M120N is atrocious but $139.99 is about the best price anywhere. If someone really wants one of these, they aren't likely to come along any cheaper.

I bought mine in the UK from The Writing Desk at similar price. It is a brilliant pen, well balanced, very good steel nib, you can just feel it is modelled after the pen that was first and foremost a writing instrument. I wish you could get a pen like this without the excessive premium, but that is not going to happen. I received Porshe Design P3110 on the same day, with usual QC issues that I seem to get with any pen that costs me more than $400. It is a good pen to look at but pretty rubbish as a writing instrument. When I compare the two, M120 SE is great value for money. Now all I need is Reform to emerge from history and offer me similar pen at half price. But my advice to any Pelikan enthusiast is, don't hesitate. It is a good pen.

[visvamitra]

Well, I've tried the pen. While it looks well and feels well, I don't think it really is worth its price. If someone happen to love Pelikans and collects them, sure, why not. But if you're looking for good pen that offers good quality / price ratio it's not the one. I would buy this pen for myself if it was sold for 50 % of MSRP. At this price point i consider this pen to be ridicoulously overpriced.

[parnesh]

Well, I've tried the pen. While it looks well and feels well, I don't think it really is worth its price. If someone happen to love Pelikans and collects them, sure, why not. But if you're looking for good pen that offers good quality / price ratio it's not the one. I would buy this pen for myself if it was sold for 50 % of MSRP. At this price point i consider this pen to be ridicoulously overpriced.

 

Have to agree. $139 gets you a Pilot 912 or 92 or Lamy 2000. Great pens, great gold nibs.