Pelikan Ductus

[enlasombra]

This model has fallen into our hands ... and I is impressive. For all we know is a great success. Yesterday I did a "review" and we were surprised (but was safe because it had "tasted" jajaja).

 

Here I leave with you some pictures:

 

http://www.estilograficas.org/imagenes/examen/pelikan-ductus/pelikan-ductus-1.jpg

 

http://www.estilograficas.org/imagenes/examen/pelikan-ductus/pelikan-ductus-2.jpg

 

http://www.estilograficas.org/imagenes/examen/pelikan-ductus/pelikan-ductus-3.jpg

 

http://www.estilograficas.org/imagenes/examen/pelikan-ductus/pelikan-ductus-4.jpg

 

http://www.estilograficas.org/imagenes/examen/pelikan-ductus/pelikan-ductus-5.jpg

 

http://www.estilograficas.org/imagenes/examen/pelikan-ductus/pelikan-ductus-6.jpg

 

http://www.estilograficas.org/imagenes/examen/pelikan-ductus/pelikan-ductus-7.jpg

 

http://www.estilograficas.org/imagenes/examen/pelikan-ductus/pelikan-ductus-8.jpg

 

http://www.estilograficas.org/imagenes/examen/pelikan-ductus/pelikan-ductus-9.jpg

 

 

You can see the full review in English (automatic translation) or Spanish

 

 

[Pepin]

Beautiful pen. I really like the design.

[Banana]

I love the design but it looks like it is cartridge only.

[enlasombra]

I love the design but it looks like it is cartridge only.

 

 

Cartridge only, but I think that "cutting" a normal converter can also be uncomfortable but

[diplomat]

Is a Pelikan without a piston still a Pelikan?

 

:hmm1:

 

 

Jokes aside, I have an Omas with ACS system which is a similar feature than this one. It's the worst filling system ever in my opinion. You can't use a converter and the pen is more difficoult to flush and dry.

 

Cheers,

[Banana]

I think this is the best looking pen Pelikan makes but that filling system is a real shame. If it was a piston filler or even a CC I would get one for sure.

[akiva]

I bought it when it had just come onto the market. Althouth it is cartridge filler it the the most comfortable and smooth writer that I have! (This includes most of the modern pelikans which are fabulous in their own right but in looks, feel and performance the ductus is super and is my most used writer.

[errantmarginalia]

As I mentioned on Pentrace, I think an M215 in this configuration, with black barrel and pin-striped cap and piston knob, would look awesome. Best,

David

[skipwilliams]

Love the design. Hate the cartridge only filling system. It's too limiting for me.

 

Skip

[penguinmaster]

I"m really surprised at the comments! When we first talked about this pen when it came out, a lot of people really did not like it. Me included. However to each his own. I'm glad there are at least some people that enjoy the pen. The Cartridge thing is what kills it for me. If it included a converter I would at least take a look at it. I think it's a classy design wise though the more I look at it.

 

Regards,

 

Tom

[HDoug]

Does anyone know if the nibs are as easily swapped out as the "good old" piston Pels?

 

Doug

 

P.S. I like the way the Ductus looks, but like the others, the converter-only system kinda kills it for me.

 

 

[encremental]

Cellulophile, I think you are exactly right. The stripes pick up on traditional Pelikan design cues, and moving them from the binde to the cap and blind cap ring the changes in an exciting way. I have my doubts about the clip though - there could have been more of a nod to the Pelikan bill. As it is, it looks a bit pinched at the top.

 

By the way, the Ductus looks to have been designed for Pelikan by an outfit called Yellow Design, together with the Pura, Epoch and Griffix - interesting, because I have often thought that there is a schizophrenic quality to Pelikan's recent designs, and now I know the reason why.

 

John

Edited June 10, 2009 by encremental

[John Cullen]

I had one. The nibs do indeed unscrew and the pen does indeed take a converter. The one I had came with a so-so nib, so I sent it to chartpak and the one that came back was superbly smooth! J

[dandelion]

...OOOOOO...This is a beautiful pen! And if it takes converters...it will be in the top of my wishlist. I love this pen. A modern and classy version of Pelikan. I love that clip - I do think it gives a wink to the traditional beek clip. Of course it is a pity that it doesn't come with a piston, but if it takes a converter I'll go for it. Thanks John Cullen for this vital piece of information!