Pelikan M805 – Broad Nib
If you follow me on Instagram, you already know how much I love this pen. It’s big love. Major Big Love. The love I feel for this pen may rival my Montblanc Heritage 1912. It’s serious.
I received this pen as a Christmas gift from Mr. Pentulant last year and I’m pretty sure I squeeeeeeeeed when I saw it.
It’s a beauty. Dark blue and black stripes, shiny palladium platings, two-toned 18 carat gold nib with rhodium.
More than just a pretty face, though, the Pelikan M805 is a solid and iconic pen with a long history. In fact, the Souveran line from Pelikan was launched in the 1950s (the green 400-size was the first).
This pen uses a differential piston fill system. The one thing spins faster than the other thing (read about that here). I’m not sure if that’s why – but I can tell you the mechanism is the smoothest I have experienced. It feels like things are gliding along during the fill process.
The caps screws on and can be posted. I’d say that the posting isn’t as deep as I’d like, but I feel confident that it’s not going to slip off the end. While perfect for me, I wonder if the section is long enough on this model for very large hands.
How Does The Pelikan M805 Write?
Like, omg. That’s how it writes. Seriously. I am not kidding you.
The nib is smooth without skating across the paper. I have a broad nib and it’s definitely a western broad. It’s juicy wet without laying down too much ink. I may be crazy, but I think my handwriting is improved by this pen.
Based on my experiences, I would say that if you’re a serious pen lover and you have the budget, the Pelikan M805 should be on your wish list. I know I already have my eye on another!
Awesome review! Thank you for this. I just saw your IG photo and I quickly went here. =)
I do have fairly large hands and that section is perfect for me. I do feel the threads somewhat but it doesn’t bother at all.
Keep up this awesome site and see you in IG world. =)
Btw, what ink did you use here?
Thanks for stopping by, Franz. I love following you on IG!
The ink is Diamine Majestic Blue – I love it!
I have ordered the 800 (medium nib) and it is on its way to me now. I love my 400 and I only hope I don’t decide that the 800 is too big for me. This ink is a lovely match and I may have to track some down.
Thanks for stopping by, Thea. I hope you love the 800. I’ve found it to be super-comfortable and use it practically every day.
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