Pelikan Script review

[theblackpen]

I was getting more and more curious about italic/oblique/stub nibs so I decided to buy a calligraphy pen and the Pelikan Script was the most accessible to me.

First impressions 6/10

 

The "Script" looks like a dip pen.It is longer than all of my pens.Given the fact that it can be used for everyday writing,the shape is inappropriate.The combination between the green cap and the gray-blue barrel isn't that great either.But I like dark colors,so in the end it's just a matter of taste.

 

 

Appearance/finish/quality 7/10

 

The "Script" is a sturdy writing instrument.It is lightweight,but it doesn't feel cheap in hand.The attention to details is better than the one in a Pelikano or Steno(see Pelikan logo). Like I said,the dip pen shape is inappropriate for a pen that can be used by most people for everyday writing.

 

The nib/writing 9/10

 

I've chosen the 1.0 mm nib for my "Script". I was expecting an italic nib,but at a closer look,I saw that the nib was shaped like a stub.A smooooooth stub that is.The line variation is typical for nibs of such kind I would say.Probably experienced calligraphers could get much more out of it than I did.The nib has a nice spring to it.The 1cm grip section makes the pen very comfortable for writing.

 

 

The Pelikan Script comes with a cartridge/converter filling system.You can choose between the 1.0,1.5,2.0 mm nibs. The average price is 12.75 $ + shipping and handling.

 

If you're curious about calligraphy,then the Pelikan Script is a good place to start.Nothing fancy about it,but a good,reliable writing instrument at an affordable price.

Edited February 12, 2008 by theblackpen

[jacob88huang]

This is very informative. Thanks for the great review and nice photos.

 

Jacob

[theblackpen]

I am glad you liked the review.I thought it was a total failure :roflmho: when no one replied to it...

[Brian]

Interesting post about a caligraphy pen for everyman (or woman). I wonder, with this review if you might be encouraged to do a comparison with the lamy version of this same type of pen. I find the lamy pen nice, but with a very sharp edge that make guiding it a little more challenging.

 

Thanks

[theblackpen]

Interesting post about a caligraphy pen for everyman (or woman). I wonder, with this review if you might be encouraged to do a comparison with the lamy version of this same type of pen. I find the lamy pen nice, but with a very sharp edge that make guiding it a little more challenging.

 

Thanks

Hi! Reading articles here on FPN and on other websites regarding italic nibs, it seemed to me that the Script was writing more like a stub.It had round corners and less line variation. Looking at the writing samples and reviews of the Lamy italic nibs, it looks that they are crisp italics with more line variation and less smoothness. But I never had one of these and my only experience with calligraphy nibs was the Script so you might think differently. The nice thing about this Pelikan was that if I was writing holding it upside down ,it was writing a MF crisp italic line, suitable for my small handwriting.A duo-point almost

Hope this helps

 

[jmw19]

Nice review, and a brief note:

 

The Script nib will interchange with the standard Pelikano nib, for a more pocketable stub/italic pen. A piece of scotch tape, stuck just to the nib and used to pull straight out, will remove the nib with ease. The sections will also interchange, but I prefer the same-color section in the Pelikano.

 

Best,

Jon

[Kimmuriel]

I've just bought mine today. I think it's the old fashioned model P50 from 1989 - 2002 according to THIS page.

[theblackpen]

I've just bought mine today. I think it's the old fashioned model P50 from 1989 - 2002 according to THIS page.

Hi and I hope you'll enjoy your new pen. There's a nicer, more detailed review of the Script here if you're interested.

Mihai

[Kimmuriel]

Hi and I hope you'll enjoy your new pen. There's a nicer, more detailed review of the Script here if you're interested.

Mihai

Thank you for your suggestion! I'm going to check it!

 

[seffrican]

Hope no-one minds me bringing this review back to life. My daughter was issued a Script at school when they studied calligraphy. She no longer needs it, and so I've been trying to revive my own humble abilities at italic script. I find the pen writes nicely but will occasionally skip as if it just died out suddenly. And that got me wondering, is this a good pen for an eyedropper conversion?

 

I searched first and found that the question has been asked before, but only once that I could find:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/199157-eyedropper-conversion/

 

...and the thread never got a reply.

 

I'll probably try it anyway, but I wondered if someone else had worked out the trick and traps already.

[Lord988]

Hello, I too want to buy this pen, do you know of any shop in Pakistan that would have it.