Pelikano vs. Pelikano Junior

[JDR]

My grandson is going to be 7 years old in a couple of months. I have decided I am going to give him a fountain pen. I am a dyed-in-the-wool Pelikan fan, so I will get him either the Pelikano or the Pelikano Junior. Is size the only difference in these two pens? Would one be more appropriate thatn another for a 7 year-old? I have only seen pictures of the pens and I have never been able to hold one.

[Ondina]

Both have the same nib, but the Junior is fatter and has a very attractive look for young kids - and some adults, too - Pick the one you think he'll like, and a converter. Great choice.

[penhound]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/grannykass/2629424676/

 

This is my grandson with his Pelikino from last year. He will be seven next month.

 

We don't either on of us like the look of the Pelikino, but the Jr. is a really nice pen for little beginners. Just beware . . . next thing you know they will be wanting to write with your other pens and won't be content with just one. This is especially so I you are in the habit of using more than one at a time. My little guy is trying to con me out of my blue M625! ! !

 

(edit to add link to picture)

Edited June 23, 2009 by penhound

[pixelsnbytes]

I have heard that the Pelikano nib is stiffer than the Jr. My Juniors have a somewhat springy nib and are wonderful to write with. I have a several of them.

 

Deb

[JulioPB]

Hi.

 

I have both, and I think the Junior would fit better for a small child. It is thicker, smaller and the section is covered with an ergononic, very confortable, grip.

 

There are two versions, for right handers and left handers.

 

I think the Pelikanos are focused on teens market. Right and lef handers too.

 

Both nice starters.

 

The only advantage you would have in a Pelikano is the Fine nib.

 

The Juniors only come in medium nib, wet mediums.

 

Hope helps,

 

Julio