Pelikan M215

[guy]

I ordered my black M215 with a medium nib... but that proved too wide for me.

So I got a polished 200 fine nib from Richard Binder.

 

Richard is such a perfectionist that he refuses to let any pen or nib leave his hands that doesn't support superbly. My fine nib flows and glides brilliantly.

 

That said so did my medium nib which is now stuck in a drawer

Edited August 11, 2006 by guy

[Betty]

I got the black striped one with the .7 cursive italic. A bit toothy, but gosh, it looks so beautiful!!!!!!

[jbbreau]

Just got mine today(the black striped one).

First impressions : I LOVE IT.

Nib even smoother than I expected and it looks absolutely great!

I'm really happy with my purchase.

 

 

[thoddomas]

I bought a M215 back in July and it has become my everyday writer. I purchased the blue/black in fine point:

 

 

I have loaded it with several different Noodler's colors and I really can't complain at all about this pen. I know there was a comment regarding the M215 writing no better than a Lamy Safari and I would have to disagree.

I started out with a Safari, which is a fantastic value for anyone looking for a beginners fountain pen. Their nibs write very similar, but the writing experience is much different. I usually post the cap while writing and the Lamy tends to be a bit too long for me when writing with the cap posted. Also, with it being ABS plastic, I find that the front grip section tends to loosen occasionally. The M215 is a nice, solid weight and a great size for posting the cap. It feels more balanced with the cap posted while writing. I never have any annoying issues that sometimes pop up with other mid-to-low end fountain pens. The piston-filling mechanism is great and easier to clean than a converter. And, of course, the main feature you are paying for with the M215, it looks really sharp. I would not be embarrassed walking into a meeting with this pen popping out of my front shirt pocket.

 

Anyone have the other Rectangle or Lozenge styles? I think they are relatively new. I have found them here: http://www.goldspot.com/Pelikan_pens/Tradi...Series_215.html

 

Later,

Tom

[DeaconKC]

I've got a blue 215 and what a sweet writer. The extra weight over the 400 just feels right. While at a conference the last 2 days it received many compliments on it's elegance. The best value in the Pelikan lie and able to hold it's head up with it's more expensive brethren.