Ductus Is My Best Pen

[parban]

I have been using Pelikan Ductus with F nib for about a week. And contrary to the view of most penlovers, I feel Ductus is the best pen in my collection. I have Parker Duofold--both Centennial and International, Waterman Edson, Montblanc 144 Solitaire and 146R, Sheaffer Legacy, Visconti Opera etc in my collection. But for past few days, I am being drwan to Ductus spontaneously for longer hours of writing. Its extremely well built, looks royal and I find its girth optimal for me. Its also very balanced posted or unposted. I like medium nibs but Ductus F produces lines like a medium nib. And its smoothness is just unparallel.

 

I think many who have used Ductus will be of the same opinion. I found the filling system very convenient and as the nib can be unscrewed, cleaning is also very very easy. Overall a real master.

Edited August 18, 2017 by parban

[Bo Bo Olson]

I'm very glad to read you are happy with your Ductus.

Over the years very few here bought one, much less raved about one.

 

In it is against my wallet's religion to buy new, and it was metal I never really thought of buying one. I have read they are well balanced.

What sort of nib, regular flex like a 200? Semi-nail like a modern 400/600, a nail like an 800?

Or semi-flex like a 1000?

We have gotten so few posts of the Ductus, I don't know what nib to expect.

[parban]

Thanks so much. I have not used any other highend Pelikan before, so am unable to compare its with 600, 800 or 1000. People say Edson nibs are naillike, but I enjoy its smoothness. MB 146 provides some feedback and has some flexiblility and I like that too. I would place Ductus nib somewhere in between these two, being more close to Edson. I am charmed the smoothness and wetness. The pen has a real 'masculine' appearance and seems very very well built. Its not going to get scratched or cracked easily. I use all my pens with utmost care though.

 

I feel the pen is very very underrated beacuse of some unknown reason. Its slightly longer than the Centennial and perhaps 800 also. A superb pen.

[Richard F]

I love my Ductus with a M nib, smooth as can be; it glides along the page with an even wet line.

[parban]

Thanks. I think many if not most are guided by hearsay in buying Pelikans and so such a great pen is underrated.

[sargetalon]

The ductus is a great pen. It writes very well and has a nice heft to it. The big things that marred it in my opinion were the hefty price tag, the sometimes frustrating cartridge tray, and the nib design. None of these are deal breakers though and it's overall an excellent model if you can get one for a good price.

[Barry Scott]

I love my gold Ductus except for the Bold nib.

It's the most beautiful pen in my collection, without a doubt.

If anyone knows where I can find the silver version, P3100, I'm looking to buy one to have the set, Gold and Silver (or palladium or platinum).

Image shows the Ductus behind my two Cartier Diabolos.

[Christopher Godfrey]

PM sent, Barry.