Pelikan M200 Pastel Blue

I love Pelikans. I have quite a few of them so when they came out with the Pelikan M200 Pastel Blue (aff. link) I knew it needed to go on my wish list! Thanks to EndlessPens for sending this pen over for review!

The pen is a pale sky blue with some marbling and 5 inches long when capped. The cap is a screw cap. The pen weighs 14 grams.

The pen has an ivory section and a clear ink window. I love the ink window, it’s so much easier to see when I need to refill soon.

The pen is piston fill and easy to clean.

Now let’s talk about the cap. It’s 2.25 inches long with a clip. The cap band is engraved with Pelikan Germany.

The medium steel nib is engraved with Pelikan and their bird logo. The nib is not numbered.

The section is a slim 9.3mm and has a very discreet step to the threads and barrel.

The nib doesn’t have much feedback. It’s a very stiff steel nib, no softness or flex to it.

When inked with Sailor Sky High the writing was smooth with no flow issues.

With cursive again I had no issues with the nib.

The pen is just a little small for my hands but is comfortable for long writing sessions.

I really enjoyed this pen! I love Pelikan nibs and this pen has a good smooth nib. I would absolutely purchase this pen and can’t wait for the new Copper Rose Gold version to come out next year.

Disclaimer: This product was provided by EndlessPens for the purpose of this review. I am an EndlessPens affiliate so when you purchase through my link I get a small fee at no extra cost to you. All photos and opinions are my own. This post is not sponsored.

Nagasawa Kobe Affection

Vanness Pens recently teamed up with Nagasawa Kobe and is now carries their special editions in the United States. At the San Francisco Show I picked up a Nagasawa Kobe Affection Kyomachi Legend Blue 1911FL in broad.

The pen is blue-purple or “blurple” with subtle flecks of glitter and 5.5 inches long when capped. The cap is a screw cap. The pen weighs 26.8 grams.

The pen is 6 inches when posted.

The cap posts securely with no gap.

Now let’s talk about the cap. It’s 2.6 inches long with a clip. The cap band is engraved with Nagasawa Pen Style.

The broad 21K gold nib is engraved with Nagasawa Kobe and their rooster logo. The nib is numbered.

The section is a slim 1/3 of an inch and has a very discreet step to the threads and barrel.

The nib has a little bit of feedback, which is normal for a Sailor. It’s a very stiff steel nib, no softness or flex to it.

When inked with Monteverde Peace the writing was smooth with no flow issues.

With cursive again I had no issues with the nib.

There are a few inks that match the pen well.

I really enjoyed this pen, it’s a great size for my hands and the metal section wasn’t as slippery as I expected. I would absolutely purchase this pen again!

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This post is not sponsored in any way.

BENU Talisman Cat's Eye

At the San Francisco Pen Show 2023, Luxury Brands of had a display of BENU pens. I found the Talisman Cat’s Eye fountain pen and immediately knew I needed one. This is the first BENU pen I have seen that actually appealed to me-most are too glittery or showy. Thanks to Luxury Brands for providing one of these pens for review! You can find these pens for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The pen is made of resin and is 5.45 inches long when capped. The cap is a screw cap. The pen weighs 20 grams.

The pen is 6.56 inches when posted.

The cap posts nicely.

The cap is 2.5 inches long and super sparkly.

Here’s a close up of the cap.

The medium steel nib is engraved with Schmidt Iridium Point.

The section is 10mm and has a very small step to the threads and barrel.

The nib is smooth and didn’t have any issues. It’s a very stiff steel nib, no softness or flex to it.

When inked with Diamine Aurora Borealis (one of my favorite teal inks) the writing was smooth and enjoyable.

With cursive again I had no issues with the nib.

The section is a good fit for my hands-not too big or too small. I love how sparkly the pen is and how well the steel nib performs. I would absolutely buy another BENU pen-perhaps the Tiger’s Eye next time.

Disclaimer: This product was provided by Luxury Brands for the purpose of this review. All photos and opinions are my own. This post is not sponsored in any way.

Waldmann Xetra Vienna

At the San Francisco Pen Show 2023, Waldmann had Stefanie Ottilie, an expert engraver, hand engraving the Waldmann Xetra Vienna pens. It was amazing to watch her work. She was so focused, even in a ballroom full of people and noise. Thanks to Luxury Brands for providing one of these pens for review! Most retailers carry this pen, but in different colors. You can find the White and Rose Gold at Goulet Pens. Atlas Stationers carries the Pink, Blue and Green.

The pen is sterling silver and 5.4 inches long when capped. The cap is a screw cap. The pen weighs 40 grams.

The pen is 6.5 inches when posted.

When posted the cap does not attach to the pen completely, there is a little gap in-between.

Now let’s talk about the cap. It’s gorgeous. It’s 2.4 inches long with a clip, hand-engraved.

The cap is so pretty that it deserves another close-up.

The medium steel nib is engraved with the Waldmann logo and the date 1918.

The section is a slip 8mm and has a very discreet step to the threads and barrel.

The nib is smooth and didn’t have any issues. It’s a very stiff steel nib, no softness or flex to it.

When inked with KWZ Chicago Blue (one of my favorite blue inks) the writing was smooth and enjoyable.

With cursive again I had no issues with the nib.

The section is a bit slim for my hands but that didn’t keep me from enjoying writing with it. I love the engraving and the length of the pen. I would absolutely purchase this pen, but probably in white or pink next time.

Disclaimer: This product was provided by Luxury Brands for the purpose of this review. All photos and opinions are my own. This post is not sponsored in any way.