Pelikan Polar Lights

[Stephen-I-am]

Can anyone who has one of the places pens comment on what the practical impact is of not having an ink window in a piston filler?

 

Stephen

[KCat]

Can anyone who has one of the places pens comment on what the practical impact is of not having an ink window in a piston filler?

 

Stephen

 

I admit I find that the one annoying aspect of my Grand Place. The Piazza Navona is translucent so no problems there. I have run out of ink and started wondering what the heck is wrong with my GP? Only to snap that she is thirsty. But she's so gorgeous that she gets a pass on this one. I guess if you're prone to emptying a full gullet in a single day, then some of them aren't ideal unless you just take for granted that might happen and come prepared. That's not really an issue for me. I just trundle off to my work room and give 'er a snort of Diamine Mediterranean.

 

For people with real lives, probably not the best choice for a workplace pen unless you keep ink stored at work.

[lapis]

I really like this pen but I somehow favour the 450 (I think).

 

Mike

[stevlight]

I Have and LOVE this pen!!! The shape and weight are incredible. It is the only pen I have used since getting it three months ago. I like it better than my m800! The bulbous shape is so comfortable to hold. The ink window is missed but it excells in every other aspect that i don't mind--I carry a bottle of ink with me any way so it is a quick fix to fill. The nib is small but wet and flexible. I use it mainly for drawing and it is just amazing!! I am thinking of getting another with different nib--I have a fine right now. Oh I also heard here on some thread that the next natural wonders was going to be Mount Everest!! Can't wait.

[skipwilliams]

Just buy another nib. They're so easy to swap, it doesn't make sense to have two. Or buy a Niagara Falls, which is the same shape/weight.

 

Skip

[Imzadi]

Really gorgeous.

[fuchsiaprincess]

The Pelikan Natural Wonders series didn't appeal to me initially due to its shape, but the color of the Sahara was too tempting so I capitulated. It turned out to be the most comfortable grip ever in my experience not to mention the beautifully etched pattern on the barrel itself.

 

Again I hesitated towards the Polar Lights at first. In this instance, I thought the color was too dark. From photos, the barrel looked like a plain black and green contrast. Not interesting. In real, however, the barrel shades from light green to dark green and only then to black. It’s a subtle swirl of colors. This somehow balances out the plain black cap I think, and creates an attractive overall effect. The barrel-pattern recalls the borealis I suppose; it’d be prettier if the pattern were etched. Still I find it pretty enough. My only gripe is the opaque ink window – I wrote the Sahara dried the other day without realizing it was out of ink, and thought finally I got a bad nib from Pelikan and get to call Chartpak.

 

Anyway if anyone wants a closer look I took some snapshots. I wonder what's next for the NW series - rainforest, the Amazon, tsunami, acid rain?

 

By the way, I bought the series from Pam Braun at oscarbraun.com. Pam is 24kt solid gold.

 

 

Hi! Does anyone know if these pens hold more ink as their barrels are bulging out? Thank you!

 

 

[stevlight]

Check here you can see the specs for the Niagara. http://www.nibs.com/pen_measures/

You can click the boxes to the left of a few pens and then go to the top and click compare and it will list just the ones that you picked--love it!!

[zquilts]

Nice collection ! WoW!

[HerosNSuch]

The Pelikan Natural Wonders series didn't appeal to me initially due to its shape, but the color of the Sahara was too tempting so I capitulated. It turned out to be the most comfortable grip ever in my experience not to mention the beautifully etched pattern on the barrel itself.

 

Again I hesitated towards the Polar Lights at first. In this instance, I thought the color was too dark. From photos, the barrel looked like a plain black and green contrast. Not interesting. In real, however, the barrel shades from light green to dark green and only then to black. It’s a subtle swirl of colors. This somehow balances out the plain black cap I think, and creates an attractive overall effect. The barrel-pattern recalls the borealis I suppose; it’d be prettier if the pattern were etched. Still I find it pretty enough. My only gripe is the opaque ink window – I wrote the Sahara dried the other day without realizing it was out of ink, and thought finally I got a bad nib from Pelikan and get to call Chartpak.

 

Anyway if anyone wants a closer look I took some snapshots. I wonder what's next for the NW series - rainforest, the Amazon, tsunami, acid rain?

 

By the way, I bought the series from Pam Braun at oscarbraun.com. Pam is 24kt solid gold.

 

 

Niagara, Sahara, and Polar Lights?

Excuse me while I get a mop.

You have a wonderful flock there.

Edited September 15, 2008 by HerosNSuch

[Bananafish]

Thanks all for the kind words. I like this series a lot, and Pam Braun made me offers I couldn't refuse, so I didn't! I find no negative impact of not having ink windows, but then I usually make sure there's a bottle of ink at hand. Also didn't notice any difference in their ink capacity compared to the straight-edged design of the M620 series. Can't wait for the Mt. Everest

[stevlight]

Does anyone know when the Mount everest will hit the market? Any advance photos? I want another polar lights but want to wait till I see the Mt. Everest!

[gambosen]

What material are the barrels made out of ? Same as the Souveraens ?

 

Surajit

[Bananafish]

The shafts are metal, sections, caps and end caps are plastics. Pelikan has more detailed and fancier descriptions:

 

 

http://www.pelikan.com/pulse/Pulsar/en_US....special-edition

"The special edition “Sahara” is made of the finest materials. The focal point is the metal shaft with its sand-wave structure. The filigree elements are modeled by a sophisticated guilloche, are gilded and are provided with several coats of lacquer coating. They flow into the precious resin components of the front part and ink handle. The 18 carat gold nib with rhodium trim is formed masterly, polished and diligently run in by a master‘s hand."

 

"The special edition "Niagara Falls“ is constructed with the finest of materials. The focal point is the metal shaft whose silver-colored elements consist of an elaborate Rhodium alloy. The fountain pen components manufactured of noble resin glimmer in water blue. The rhodium-plated 18 karat gold nib is masterly sculpted, polished and carefully conscripted by hand. This special edition which is available as a pen and roller was derived by a traditional company which has stood for high-quality writing culture. It is our goal to not only perfect the technology but rather to give every individual instrument an unmistakable visage."

 

"The special edition “Polar Lights” is made of the finest materials. The focal point is the metal shaft with its complex, multi-colored varnish, the silvercolored elements of which consist of a platinum alloy. It flows into the deep black precious resin components of the front part and the ink handle. The 18 carat gold nib with rhodium trim is formed masterfully, polished and diligently run in by a master’s hand."

 

 

[ateebtk]

how does this compare to the M215 f nib , in terms of size, weight, ergonomics, fattness of grip section..?

 

ATK

[plylerpens]

What a fine looking threesome...just need the Mt. Everest and a tee time.

Very jealous.

[Kirk]

I was just reading the Pelikan ads for these pens earlier today. They're discounted quite low now by Pam Braun. I love how they refer to the plastic as "precious resin". Isn't it just plastic or am I missing something that really is quite precious about it?

 

Kirk

[Pfhorrest]

I was just reading the Pelikan ads for these pens earlier today. They're discounted quite low now by Pam Braun. I love how they refer to the plastic as "precious resin". Isn't it just plastic or am I missing something that really is quite precious about it?

 

Kirk

 

Well, it's not just any plastic, that's for sure. Things I consider to be "plastic" are: cellophane, drink bottles, keyboards, etc. You don't find that kind of plastic in a pen.

[Silvermink]

I definitely don't regret buying a Sahara from Pam. The only complaint I have is that the nib is pretty stiff and characterless, but it's now my prime candidate for regrinding to a fine stub.

[tek8]

I used to own the Polar lights never inked it i just loved that pen! i ended up selling it on ebag! lol i really do love alot of Pelikan's pens their colors attract me to them.