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So I finally made it to a nice art store that carries fountain pens in the city (that's SF for us central/northern Californianers) and was delighted to finally get to look at, touch, and test out several of my wish list pens before committing to purchase. I tested out a Lamy 2000, which was very nice, though a bit light for my liking, as well as some others the clerk recommended that were on the "heftier" side. While I was there I wanted to check out the Pelikans, specifically the m200's and the lower price tier models (sub $200). And I gotta say - wow was I not impressed. I had suspected they may be overpriced from my research online, but after handling them - cheap feeling plastic, stainless steel nib, and close to $200? When I remarked on this the clerk told me I was "paying for the name". Now, I can't comment on vintage Pelikans or the higher tier ones, but honestly, my Pilot Metro feels higher quality than those I sampled today. Not to mention you can get a Vanishing Point or Lamy 2000 for around the same price or less. What am I missing? I did pick up a 1.1 stub for my Safari and I am loving it!

My first post woo I was if you could help me decide between an extra fine Kaweco and fine Pilot metro as an everyday carry pen. I will mainly be using it in university and hospital writing on crappy paper and just wondering what your opinions are of these two pens.... and if you have ever had one of these in your pocket whilst wearing lead gowns or had to clean blood/contrast media of them Thanks for all the help