Pelikan M205

[TimmyBoston]

I've been hoping Pelikan would make this pen for a long time. I've always wanted a black and silver one, but could never afford anything in the 400, 600 or 800 series. They now have released a limited edition M205. They are available at Richard's Pens, probably at other vendors as well.

http://www.richardspens.com/

I placed my order.

 

[WhosYerBob]

I've had a lot of fountain pens, but the Pelikan Souverän M800 is my main stay.

 

[TimmyBoston]

I've had a lot of fountain pens, but the Pelikan Souverän M800 is my main stay.

I've wanted one of those since I discovered fountain pens, but with the way I lose my Pilots, a pen of that cost would be lost on me. Literally.

 

[JonDC]

I'm a huge fan of Pelikans. I don't think you can go wrong with them, so buy what you can afford.

I have a few pens from the 200 series, and they're great pens. I just prefer a larger barrelled pen, and I like the way the gold nibs on the high-end ones feel (I think they're a little "softer").

They are expensive, though, and I worry about losing them. So I keep my Ductus at work, and my 600 at home. I keep disposable or very cheap fountain pens in my bag so I won't cry if I lose them.

 

[Torcams]

I saw those M205s on the Richard Binder site - nice. I'm looking at the M215's as well. Choices, choices...

Heard good things about Binder. I like that they test drive every pen to ensure quality before it gets shipped.

 

[Doc4]

I saw those M205s on the Richard Binder site - nice. I'm looking at the M215's as well. Choices, choices...

Heard good things about Binder. I like that they test drive every pen to ensure quality before it gets shipped.

I have a couple 200s and a 215. The 215 is my clear favourite ... take a close look at that one, Tim. It's black and silver, with dark blue, and has more heft than the 200, which gives it a solid feeling.

 

[Scotto]

Cool. I recently lost my M400 which I had had for a very long time. Someone at work is likely enjoying it.... Pelikan's are my favorite fountain pens.

 

[pal]

You can't go wrong with a Souveran, my favorite is the M600 and I don't doubt that the M205 is just as good.

 

[Dubbya]

The 205 and 215 are a little small for my hands, but they are quite attractive. I'm rather fond of the 800 and the 1000.

 

[Gruder]

I have a couple 200s and a 215. The 215 is my clear favourite ... take a close look at that one, Tim. It's black and silver, with dark blue, and has more heft than the 200, which gives it a solid feeling.

Thanks Ian. This one just made its way to my list for Santa. Really a looker, and I like the idea of extra heft in a 200-series.

 

[Doc4]

Thanks Ian. This one just made its way to my list for Santa. Really a looker, and I like the idea of extra heft in a 200-series.

Wow, lucky Santa. I usually just leave him some cookies and milk, not a new fountain pen.

Glad to be of service. Now, did I mention the Niagara Falls ...

http://www.pelikan.com/pulse/Pulsar/en_US_INTL.Store.displayStore.36238./niagara-falls#

 

[Gruder]

Wow, lucky Santa. I usually just leave him some cookies and milk, not a new fountain pen.

Glad to be of service. Now, did I mention the Niagara Falls ...

http://www.pelikan.com/pulse/Pulsar/en_US_INTL.Store.displayStore.36238./niagara-falls#

Niagara Falls! Slowly I turned...

 

[Torcams]

brilliant!

 

[Scissors]

A Pelikan 120 (? this was back in the 1970s, and the pen didn't cost more than $15, and might have cost less than $10) was my first fountain pen. It was a terrific pen, and I wish I had it still.

Now I have a blue striped Souveran but don't remember know exactly what line it comes from. It's certainly not a 1000 or 800—it's not that big. It's very sensitive to the paper I write on. Rough paper will make writing a slow chore, smooth paper will let me fly.

Is anyone here familiar with the nib repair/regrinding service at that website (richardspens.com) or those offered at nibs.com? If so, you think they might help improve the peformance of my Pelikan?

 

[brucered]

can someone (who has an M205 in hand) take weight of the PELIKAN M205...capped and uncapped (if you have a small digital scale)

** edit, a quick google shows it's normal for FP weights to be given, looks like the M205 is quite a bit litter then I had hoped at 13g **

if you don't have a scale....sign up for my PIF and WIN one: PIF - Is that a scale in your pocket?

 

[andrew98]

Can someone post a pic of the pen the OP mentioned? None of the links above take me to it.

-Andy

 

[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

Its a trap!

 

[brucered]

the only LE i have seen in the 205 (i haven't search much and only see it as LE on ebay) is a Taupe that is kind of drab looking for a FP.

I'm leaning towards the bright, shiny, red one....it's so bright and shiny.

 

[andrew98]

Its a trap!

the only LE i have seen in the 205 (i haven't search much and only see it as LE on ebay) is a Taupe that is kind of drab looking for a FP.

I'm leaning towards the bright, shiny, red one....it's so bright and shiny.

That gets me every time. I'm such a magpie when it comes to pens. Luckily, they're the only things that shine brightly to me. I feel fortunate to have avoided wrist and pocket watch AD. A friend tried to send me down that road once. I have an all titanium Seiko that my parents gave me. I hope it'll be the only dress/nice watch I ever wear. I love it.

-Andy

 

[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

That gets me every time. I'm such a magpie when it comes to pens. Luckily, they're the only things that shine brightly to me. I feel fortunate to have avoided wrist and pocket watch AD. A friend tried to send me down that road once. I have an all titanium Seiko that my parents gave me. I hope it'll be the only dress/nice watch I ever wear. I love it.

-Andy

I got myself a Titanium Seiko and love it... Brother? Haha!