PEN REVIEW: Pelikan M805 (Broad Nib)

Posted on by

Processed with Rookie

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.

Processed with Rookie

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.

Processed with Rookie

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).

Processed with Rookie

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.

Processed with Rookie

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.

Processed with Rookie

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!

 

898 thoughts on “PEN REVIEW: Pelikan M805 (Broad Nib)”

  3. шторы на заказ Дизайнерские шторы – это произведение искусства, воплощающее самые смелые и оригинальные идеи. Они создаются по индивидуальным эскизам и отличаются высоким качеством материалов и исполнения.

    Reply ↓

  6. Today, I went to the beach front with my kids.
    I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She placed the
    shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and
    it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back!

    LoL I know this is entirely off topic but I had to
    tell someone!

    Reply ↓

  9. whoah this weblog is magnificent i love reading your posts.
    Keep up the great work! You realize, a lot of persons are searching round for this info, you could help them greatly.

    Reply ↓

  20. ДВС и КПП https://vavtomotor.ru автозапчасти для автомобилей с гарантией и проверенным состоянием. В наличии двигатели и коробки передач для популярных марок, подбор по VIN, быстрая доставка и выгодные цены.

    Reply ↓

Leave a Reply to Williamrax Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *