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Hi all

 

After reading the lovely review of the Pelikan M205 by Lady Dandelion here whom I have been a follower and fan of for some time, I just had to have one. To my mind it is simply beautiful (though I am sure some on here will beg to differ :) ), especially when filled with a burgundy ink.

 

I got mine from http://www.pelikanpens.co.uk/ and fitted with a broad rather than BB nib from although I will be also buying the BB at some point.

 

It is everything I have come to expect from Pelikan and my only complaint is that it is smaller than the M600 or M800 and the nib is steel rather than gold, but that is reflected in the price, so can't complain.

 

Lovely packaging and comes with highlighter ink (not used that yet)

 

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Filled with Noodler's Burgundy

 

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Construction and quality 9/10

Size and weight 8/10

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10, mainly because it is a little smaller than I like and I am not a great fan of steel nibs, even though this writes without fault. I love it!

 

 

Lady Dandelion's more comprehensive review here

 

 

So, what do others think of this gorgeous pen?

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140 views and not a single comment, think I need to work on my reviews :headsmack:

 

Well, at least I didn't waste too much time writing it :) :thumbup:

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No, we're all here. Beautifull pen - I always wanted a Pelikan demonstrator but never could pony up the money for one. Oh well, one day.

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Thank you for the review. :)

"No one can be a great thinker who does not recognize that as a thinker it is his first duty to follow his intellect to whatever conclusions it may lead. Truth gains more even by the errors of one who, with due study, and preparation, thinks for himself, than by the true opinions of those who only hold them because they do not suffer themselves to think." -J.S. Mill, On Liberty

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I love that picture of it loaded with burgundy. If I didn't already have one in blue and another one (clear) on the way, that picture of yours alone would convince me to snag one. :wub:

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Really like mine , too. I chambered yama-budo in there to similarly produce the desired "lava lamp" effect. Careful with Nathan's brew, there....flush well before you load that firefly highlighter. Don't feel badly..lots of FPN'ers are way jaded. They forgot, that before they were using fountain pens, they had to wash out that smokey blanket three times per week...LOL.

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No, we're all here. Beautifull pen - I always wanted a Pelikan demonstrator but never could pony up the money for one. Oh well, one day.

 

These are relatively cheap at £80 - not bad for a nice Pelikan, even if the nib is steel

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Great review - you are right about the burgundy in the pen - it's great! Thanks a lot for mention - didn't see this until now :blush:.

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I was under the impression that this pen was meant to be a document marker / highlighter? Apparently it can be used as a normal fountain pen?

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I was under the impression that this pen was meant to be a document marker / highlighter? Apparently it can be used as a normal fountain pen?

 

Absolutely. I prefer it w/o fluorescending ink. It's a very sweet broad nib.

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Thanks for sharing. I also thought this pen could only be used as a highlighter. Will definitely look into purchasing one of these.

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Thanks for sharing. I also thought this pen could only be used as a highlighter. Will definitely look into purchasing one of these.

 

Have to say that mine has been inked and in my pen case since I got it. Still one of my favourite pens (I got a B rather than BB nib )

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Just ordered mine sans steel nib but with highlighter ink as I already own a M250 BB nib and a Binder 1.1mm Music Nib that should work well in this. Can't wait...

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The real joy of this pen is its use as a highlighter. It's much better for the environment than using a stream of plastic highlighters that will remain in trash dumps for years. The only down side is that the highlights can be difficult to see as you apply them in certain lighting. Otherwise this pen is a delight to use especially for those who make heavy use of highlighters. vinper

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ImolaS3,

 

I have two (2) italic stubs from Niche Pens for my Pelikan M600.

 

One was converted by Niche from a 14k gold 'OB' nib I had, the other is Niche's steel broad italic stub.

 

To be honest, I prefer the writing characteristics of the steel nib :) The gold nib is excellent, but the steel, for me, is slightly better.

 

Have fun !

 

Best regards

 

Russ

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Great review!

 

I put a m250 nib in my M205, couldn't be happier :D

 

 

 

 

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nice "transformation" lahlahlaw

Don't worry your review is appreciated! I just find curious that you didn't take the BB nib that normaly goes in this pen and haven't tried the highlighter ink as this pen is made for that!

A people can be great withouth a great pen but a people who love great pens is surely a great people too...

Pens owned actually: MB 146 EF;Pelikan M200 SE Clear Demonstrator 2012 B;Parker 17 EF;Parker 51 EF;Waterman Expert II M,Waterman Hemisphere M;Waterman Carene F and Stub;Pilot Justus 95 F.

 

Nearly owned: MB 149 B(Circa 2002);Conway Stewart Belliver LE bracket Brown IB.

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