Is the M600 so dry?

[Sathyafpaddict]

Hello all,

 

I recently got my first Pelikan Souveran pen, an M600 at Medium width. I was expecting the nib to be juicy and wet but was very disappointed . It's extremely dry, even on Tomoe river paper. I created this Wetness comparison video to show the difference in wetness between a Jinhao F nib and the Pelikan. Any suggestions? Is this a faulty pen that I should return or is it typical of Pelikan pens(contrary to what I have heard)?

 

Ink in the video is Waterman Inspired Blue in both.

 

Video link: https://youtube.com/shorts/fun9v2RdZm0?feature=share

Thank you for any tips 

[senzen]

My F m605 bought used is nice and juicy; I would simply clean it with the old formula of a drop of dishwashing liquid in a cup of water, try again and refrain from messing with the nib. If it's new that should suffice, if it was second hand there might be ink caked in, a few more cleanings usually work.

 

[Mr Bill]

Well my m600 which is a few months old is a wet pen however I

only use known wet inks in it. Never disappoints, I did, from the 

gitgo, give the pen a good flush with dawn detergent and there

was some filfth in the pen. A champion writing tool it is. Hope you

get satisfaction from yours, cheers.

[Sathyafpaddict]

Thanks for the replies. This is a new pen and I did clean it but only with water. I will try the more extensive cleaning process recommended here.

 

Also, any recommendation on a wet ink that I can try with it? 

[Mr Bill]

For the most part I fill with Parker Quink Black or Namiki blue.

I also use Twsbi Royal Purple and Herbin Rouge Grenat often,

all with good results. cheers.

[Bo Bo Olson]

Try a known wet ink...............normally Pelikan makes a wet nib for it's dry inks.

If ordering a real wet ink don't help....

There are adjustments to make.

But sometimes a nib breaks in...for use.

[chromantic]

I use mostly dry Stipula inks in my Souverans and they provide very nice flow. I have Kana-cho and Macassar in two others and, while the flow is good, they feel dry. I have Blood Orange in my one M600 and it is nicely wet; I did rinse it with plain water before inking it.