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Pelikan M200 Review
by Ed Svoboda author awarded score: 88/100
Ed takes an in depth look at the Pelikan M200.
Pelikan M200 Review
The Pelikan name is synonymous with quality. Pelikan's roots date back to the 1820's and the traditional Pelikan logo dates to the late 1870's. Their first fountain pen was introduced in 1929 – the now classic Model 100 with its characteristic black and green stripes. In the 1930's, Pelikan began to produce their own nibs which have become legendary for their quality, flex, and smooth writing. World War II stopped the production of pens so that the company could concentrate on producing paints and chemicals to support the German war effort. Fortunately for the company, their factories were not destroyed during the war and they were able to resume producing pens. The Model 400 was the first great success of the company in the 1950's. This pen had the same stripped design as the classic Model 100 and helped build the company into a powerhouse during that timeframe.
While Pelikan has always been know to produce high end pens they have also served the school and daily user pen market. The Pelikano's may be the quintessential student pen (see our review here). The classic model 140 is an example of one of the wonderful regular and affordable pens that the company has produced. Today, Pelikan continues to serve this market with reasonably priced offerings that include the Model 150 and Model 200.
One of the great selling point of Pelikan Pens is the availability of a variety of styles of nibs. The M200 has a total of eight different styles that range from Extra Fine to Oblique Double Broad which can be fitted into the pen by simply screwing out the nib section. This feature makes the M200 an even more attractive option for someone who wants to try out an exotic nib without breaking the bank or buying another pen. Most pen shops these days carry medium nibs so expect to special order anything more exotic.
Looks
The Pelikan M200 can be thought of, in some ways, as the less wealthy cousin of the M400. The nibs are interchangeable between these pens and the styling is close enough that in the same colors only an experienced Pelikan fan could tell the difference; however, upon close inspection the M400 is easy to identify as it is equipped with a 14k nib instead of the gold plated nib of the M200. Traditional styling is the hallmark of the M series of pens. The traditional solid black model has an air of refinement to it while the translucent models are the most eye catching.
