I just pulled the trigger on a Pelikan 215.

**Sullybob** · 02-24-2011, 10:20 AM

I just pulled the trigger on a Pelikan 215 with an extra fine nib.

I have been using a couple of FP's to take notes at school this semester and I have really enjoyed it.

Like most of our rationalizations, I figure that using a FP is going to save me money in the long run

I typically go through one or two G2's a week, I take a lot of notes at school

and write a lot at work.

Now the waiting begins

**maxman** · 02-24-2011, 10:24 AM

Yes. That will do nicely.
Good choice.

**pal** · 02-24-2011, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by Sullybob

I just pulled the trigger on a Pelikan 215 with an extra fine nib.

I have been using a couple of FP's to take notes at school this semester and I have really enjoyed it.

Like most of our rationalizations, I figure that using a FP is going to save me money in the long run

I typically go through one or two G2's a week, I take a lot of notes at school

and write a lot at work.

Now the waiting begins

Wow, 2 G2's a week..... Heck, when I was in school, I may have LOST two pens a week

All kidding aside, you will love that Pelikan. The waiting is really the worst part.

**Greyfox** · 02-24-2011, 03:42 PM

**penmanship** · 02-24-2011, 03:44 PM

nice !

**DunEdinRanger** · 02-24-2011, 03:49 PM

Congrats!

Does it write as well as a Jinhao X450?

**LuckyR** · 02-25-2011, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Sullybob

I just pulled the trigger on a Pelikan 215 with an extra fine nib.

I have been using a couple of FP's to take notes at school this semester and I have really enjoyed it.

Like most of our rationalizations, I figure that using a FP is going to save me money in the long run

I typically go through one or two G2's a week, I take a lot of notes at school

and write a lot at work.

Now the waiting begins

Congrats.

What are you doing for ink?

**djh** · 02-26-2011, 07:58 AM

Pelikan is probably my favourite brand of pen. Congratulations Shawn, I hope that you have many years of enjoyment with your new purchase.

**Sullybob** · 02-26-2011, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by DunEdinRanger

Congrats!

Does it write as well as a Jinhao X450?

I don't know. How well does a Jinhao write?

Originally Posted by LuckyR

Congrats.

What are you doing for ink?

Currently I have:

Noodler's Heart of Darkness
Noodler's Polar Brown
Private Reserve Electric DC Blue
Private Reserve Purple Mojo

Heart of Darkness is my most used ink. Polar Brown has not been a good match for any of my pens.

I have been looking at some of the different red inks and some of the blue/blacks.

Any suggestions for some nice reds or blue/blacks?

Originally Posted by djh

Pelikan is probably my favourite brand of pen. Congratulations Shawn, I hope that you have many years of enjoyment with your new purchase.

Thanks, I have read so many great things about Pelikans that it was an easy choice for my next pen. I have been looking at this particular pen for nearly a year now so it really wasn't much of an impulse buy.

**Groat** · 02-27-2011, 07:44 AM

I've got a couple Pelikan pens and I've been (mostly) happy with them. The bodies and mechanisms are top notch. I had a problem with the nib QC on one of my pens, but it was taken care of quickly. I'm sure you'll love it.

**superbleu** · 02-27-2011, 08:05 AM

For reds, I really like the noodler nikita. Sheaffer red gets lots of praise though I have never used it myself.

Most blue/black inks are more green/black.
Noodler legal lapis is a good one, waterman is ok, my favorite is sailor blue/black.

**Sullybob** · 02-27-2011, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by superbleu

For reds, I really like the noodler nikita. Sheaffer red gets lots of praise though I have never used it myself.

Most blue/black inks are more green/black.
Noodler legal lapis is a good one, waterman is ok, my favorite is sailor blue/black.

Thanks for the recommendations.

I have been looking at Legal Lapis for a while now, but I figure it would be very similar to my Noodles Heart of Darkness. I'll check out the Nikita.

**DunEdinRanger** · 02-27-2011, 09:13 AM

The Jinhaos write very smoothly. At about $10 max per pen, I believe they are the best bargain in Fountain Pens.

You might enjoy Ellis Island Blue, a color unique to the Fountain Pen Hospital.

**LuckyR** · 02-27-2011, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by Sullybob

I don't know. How well does a Jinhao write?

Currently I have:

Noodler's Heart of Darkness
Noodler's Polar Brown
Private Reserve Electric DC Blue
Private Reserve Purple Mojo

Heart of Darkness is my most used ink. Polar Brown has not been a good match for any of my pens.

I have been looking at some of the different red inks and some of the blue/blacks.

Any suggestions for some nice reds or blue/blacks?

Thanks, I have read so many great things about Pelikans that it was an easy choice for my next pen. I have been looking at this particular pen for nearly a year now so it really wasn't much of an impulse buy.

If you like the DC Electric blue, you'll go gaga over Baystate blue.

**DunEdinRanger** · 02-27-2011, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by LuckyR

If you like the DC Electric blue, you'll go gaga over Baystate blue.

Isn't Baystate Blue one of those inks that can cause permanent staining in a pen?

**Sullybob** · 02-27-2011, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by DunEdinRanger

Isn't Baystate Blue one of those inks that can cause permanent staining in a pen?

That would be a deal breaker for me with a pen that has a window that allows you to monitor the ink level.

**superbleu** · 02-27-2011, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by DunEdinRanger

Isn't Baystate Blue one of those inks that can cause permanent staining in a pen?

Originally Posted by Sullybob

That would be a deal breaker for me with a pen that has a window that allows you to monitor the ink level.

Yes, Bay state blue has the tendency to stain light colored pens and sometimes ink windows so should be used with caution. Some claim no problems, but I play it safe and only use on pens that I wouldn't be heart broken if they got stained.

Also red/brown/purple inks also tend to stain pens more than other color inks.

**LuckyR** · 02-27-2011, 06:19 PM

I only use it in pens that are blue or black or inexpensive. But it doesn't stain the clear plastic in converters, for example.

**Miles** · 02-28-2011, 08:04 AM

+1 for Legal Lapis. It's my most used ink, and the fact that it's very permanent is a good insurance policy for important class notes, especially during labs.

Very different from Noodler's black, but dark enough to be visible. Works great in a Lamy safari, haven't tried it in my Pelikan 215, though. I tend to stick with the Lamy's for schoolwork since they are such tanks and I don't have to sweat losing a pricey pen.

Post some pics of your new pen if you can.

**ezmike** · 02-28-2011, 12:40 PM

Just my $.02.

I have a Pelikan either a 200 or 400 series, I forget which, given to me as a Christmas gift several years ago with a M nib. It is by far one of the nicest writing fountain pens in my collection. Easily my go-to pen for my signature with their royal blue ink. I never, ever have a problem with the ink flow even after several days of inactivity as I rotate my pens as I do my razors.

Anyway, my only comment about the 215 would be the girth and overall size of the pen. Mine is quite slender and although I do not have large hands, I would prefer either a 600 or 800 series pen. I find this one uncomfortable for writing long documents.

However, pens are personal items like razors and cigars, many things factor into what is right for you.

There you have it.

Enjoy!

Mike