Pelikan Style Fountain Pen

I’m always game to try a lower-end introductory fountain pen, particularly if I’m familiar with the higher end models the brand produces. All that is to say that when I saw the Pelikan Style Fountain Pen ($34) over at Jet Pens I was in.

I’m a child of the 80’s and I get a kick out of the 5 colors offered – 4 neon and 1 white combined with black. They give the pen a futuristic Tron-like vibe.

The pen body, snap cap and clip are all sturdy plastic, with the bonus of a black textured slightly rubberized grip. The only detractor on this one that I can find is it’s only available in a medium nib – no choices there. The pen comes with one standard international long cartridge, but you can also use short cartridges or converters. It also has two ink windows so you can keep tabs on when you’re running low.

In terms of sizing, this pen is not small, nor is it large. (How Goldilocks of me!) I compared it to other Pelikans I own. It’s somewhere between the Pelikan Twist models (old and new) and I think it fits in there well. It is somewhat bigger than my M205. Lengthwise it comes in at 14cm/5.5″ in length and it’s lightweight at 16g.

Here’s a quick comparison with my other birds:

L to R: Pelikan M205 Apatite, Pelikan Style, Pelikan Twist (vintage), Pelikan Twist (new edition)

In terms of writing experience, I enjoyed this one. The medium steel nib is stiff, but juicy in terms of writing. If you like a broader line and a slightly wetter experience, this one would work well for you. I have to say that it felt quite a bit like the Twist pens, but the addition of the rubberized grip and the fact that it’s not angled like the newer Twist made it much more comfortable to hold in my hand. I definitely prefer this one to the new angular Twist, but I think it might even be a bit more comfortable and substantive than the retro Twist, which I did enjoy.

You’re definitely not getting the fine tuned experience of the more expensive Pelikan models, but I think the Style is perfectly comparable to the TWSBI Eco and the Lamy Safari.

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