I Adore Pelikan Pens, But …

[PAKMAN]

Another vote for the Epoch P360!

[sirgilbert357]

The most comfortable Pelikan with a slip-cap and no grip section ist the Epoch P360 (and related models P361, P362, P363 and P364)

https://www.pelikan.com/pulse/Pulsar/de_DE.FWI.displayShop.106628./epoch-360-saphir-blue

 

 

 

I like how that wide, chunky nib looks!

[Oobly]

It's actually not the only problem. I love my Pelikans, but I find that I cannot put them in my shirt pocket because they tend to loosen and the cap disengages from the body. It's left many messes and so I only take my Pelikans out for short rides in my shirt or suit.

 

So - your comment about the cap works for me, as that is where I see the only weakness in an otherwise marvelous pen brand.

 

Erick

 

Some of the later vintage 140 and 400nn pens have a "spring lock" in the cap (oval wire?) that prevents it from unscrewing. There's a little bit of resistance and release just before the cap seats: https://thepelikansperch.com/2014/10/12/pelikans-secure-locking-cap/

 

I only have a few examples in my collection, so it's hard to pinpoint the exact pens that would have this (may have to ask the seller), but it's a nice feature and works well. One of my 140s would keep unscrewing in my trouser pocket, so I swapped the cap to one with the spring and although it still sometimes gets "loose" (cap unscrews a quarter turn) it never comes off any more. This is only one of the many reasons for going vintage

 

To the OP: I'm not sure any Pelikan will perfectly suit you. Most of the slip on cap pens I know tend to have narrow sections, even from other brands, although in the Pelikan range an M800 or 1000 may work for you, since they have a thicker section along with the thicker barrel. Personally, I find the screw on cap to be great. With Pelikans it's less than a full turn to fully seat the cap. I usually simply hold the cap steady with my left hand and twist the pen with my right hand fingers in a single movement, the movement has become second nature to me. And I like the secure feeling and durability of a screw cap. Most of the slip cap pens I own have become looser over time.

 

As far as grips go, each to their own, but I found that switching to a lighter grip came naturally with the switch to fountain pens. That allowed me to write with less pressure, more control and longer duration without fatigue. I've always used an "index finger on top" grip (with the pen resting on the side of my middle finger), which is quite natural, like writing with your finger

[senzen]

I adore Pelikan pens, but I wish that the grip section was larger. It seems a bit small on my Pelikan Soverain M 600. I love for a pen to have a comfortable, ergonomic grip section. Of course I wish the cap also was a slip on cap, no screws. What is a Pelikan pen you can go to, slip off the cap and write for hours, so much so that the feels part of your hand? Is there such a pen? What are your thoughts? Millions of thanks to you all for participating.

 

Ibrahim

 

Pelikan's answer is to get an m800 or m1000... I wouldn't want a slip on cap, I appreciate that screw caps help ink not evaporate and change colour. To each his own!

[chromantic]

 

Some of the later vintage 140 and 400nn pens have a "spring lock" in the cap (oval wire?) that prevents it from unscrewing. There's a little bit of resistance and release just before the cap seats: https://thepelikansperch.com/2014/10/12/pelikans-secure-locking-cap/

 

Thanks for that little nugget of information. My 140 has that little 'bump' and I was wondering if there was some slight deformation in the cap threads. Nice to know that's normal.

[Freddy]

I ordered one just now from eBay.

 

I was happy to read the bio of the pen written by the Pelikan expert and genius Josh here

 

Ibrahim congratulations. When you receive the pen please let us know what you think..perhaps write a review.

Fred

A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life.

~ Muhammad Ali

[1nkulus]

Epoch and M1000 would be contenders but at different ends of the spectrum (pricing, steel vs gold nib).

 

OTOH, you could also consider the GvFC Intuition for girth although it does have it's quirks.

Ibrahim congratulations. When you receive the pen please let us know what you think..perhaps write a review.

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