Pelikan Italic Nibs

[thoppen]

In 2010 Pelikan introduced Italic nibs (probably just for the M800). On the website I saw an Italic Broad nib, with a small writing sample.

 

Does anyone own this nib? What are your experiences? Is there just that IB size, or are there different sizes? Could you post a writing sample on this thread?

 

Thank you

 

 

[lecorbusier]

Tim,

There was an image circulated on Pelikan's FB page. However, it was also pointed out that the writing was done with a F nib, and the IB nib was there just to complement the writing sample and it was pointed out that the pen was not used for that writing sample.

I own this nib. The nib is solidly made and writes broad and wet (approx. 1.5mm width vertically, and around 0.5mm horizontally). It was an impulse purchase on my part--I was strolling about in KaDeWe in Berlin and decided to try a few pens, bad mistake on my part--and this nib is not for everyday writing, and I won't even think it should be used as a signature pen. What it excels in doing is for greeting cards, and 'play' writing like we tend to do here at FPN. It is a fun nib to have around but if you are looking for a all rounder italic, the Lamy 1.1 I got from the counter works much better. I am away at the moment and I did not bring this pen with me; if not I would be able to post a sample for you.

I intend to purchase a Pelikan F nib for my M805 when I finally recover from this impulse purchase and put this nib away until writing mood calls for it again. It is not-a-practical nib.

[sargetalon]

There are two italic nib offerings from Pelikan. One is an 18C italic broad that was available on the M800 and the other is an italic medium that is stainless steel and was available on the M200. Both tend to behave more stubbish than italic in my opinion. Both needed some work out of the box to be decent writers. The italic broad is very broad but definitely gives some line variation. I'm glad to own an example of each but I wouldn't go seeking out more.

 

 

Stainless Steel Italic Medium

 

 

18C Italic Broad

[Pooch]

I have it on M800 brown tortoiseshell. I purchased it from nibs.com so the nib was examined and set-up. Therefore, it is very smooth and wet (my favor), and joy to write. However, I found that this kind nib is not practical for my writing style because I tend to write small characters and use small notebook/journal (4x6, 5x7, etc.).

You can find several nice reviews with photos on this network.

[thoppen]

Thank you for your replies!

[RMN]

I have the m800 italic as well, had it as soon as it became available. Later I bought an extra M nib, as the italic is waaayyy too broad for my writing. Great if you have very large writing and are accustomed to BB or BBB nibs, I guess. It is indeed a 1.5 nib. Smooth and the flow is good.

 

I like this nib for writing Christmas cards and such (although did not use it this year)

 

But a 1.1 or in some cases a 1.3 (Visconti) is maximum for me.

Prefer a 0.9-1.0 nib (I have a great one made by John Sorowka for my Onoto; and some other nice ones as well...)

 

 

D.ick

[empty]

I have the gold IB nib o my M800 and the steel I on my M200 Congnac. My particular IB is quite wet which limits its use in my rotation, I guess it depends on your writing style if such a broad nib will be suitable. The steel I nib had issues from the start, it would skip and had a very narrow sweet spot, I had a nibmeister tune it and now its quite well behaved and works great.

[thoppen]

So, to summarize.... there's only one size (IB, not an IM for instance) and it can be used for calligraphic writing only. It is too thick and wet to use as a daily writer.

[RMN]

So, to summarize.... there's only one size (IB, not an IM for instance) and it can be used for calligraphic writing only. It is too thick and wet to use as a daily writer.

 

Tim that sums it up nicely for me.

 

 

D.ick

[Pooch]

So, to summarize.... there's only one size (IB, not an IM for instance) and it can be used for calligraphic writing only. It is too thick and wet to use as a daily writer.

In general, yes, the nib is thick and wet. However, ink flow can be adjustable, and thickness of line (Italic nib) means you see line variation.

Is the nib good daily writer? I think it totally depends on your writing style. I'm sure that some people enjoy its smoothness and line variation everyday.

[MarkTrain]

So, to summarize.... there's only one size (IB, not an IM for instance) and it can be used for calligraphic writing only. It is too thick and wet to use as a daily writer.

I think a stubbed/cursive italic broad nib would work much better as a daily writer than a factory IB nib, however, this requires finding somebody that does custom grinds where you are.

[DrCodfish]

In general, yes, the nib is thick and wet. However, ink flow can be adjustable, and thickness of line (Italic nib) means you see line variation.

Is the nib good daily writer? I think it totally depends on your writing style. I'm sure that some people enjoy its smoothness and line variation everyday.

Amen! I have the IB in my M800 tortoise and though my writing is terrible, I can use this nib. It's a matter of personal style and preference, ... it does take up the acreage in a letter though.

 

I think a stubbed/cursive italic broad nib would work much better as a daily writer than a factory IB nib, however, this requires finding somebody that does custom grinds where you are.

I agree with this as well, and that's why I also have a Pendleton Brown, Butter Line Stub in another M800, a different though equally enjoyable writing experience. I would not be happy if all my stubs and Italics were as wide as the factory IB. Variety, that's why we have a collection of different pens and nibs.

[Sailor Kenshin]

THIS is the one I got, and I love it so much I can't put it down.

 

I think it's the italic I've been looking for all my life.

[dms525]

You might want to look at this review.

 

Pelikan Blue O' Blue With Pelikan Broad Italic Nib - Fountain Pen ...

 

I do write in Italic script, so my problem with the IB nib was it wasn't as crisp as I wanted. I had it customized. See entry #30 in the linked topic for the "improved" IB nib.

 

David

[thoppen]

THIS is the one I got, and I love it so much I can't put it down.

 

I think it's the italic I've been looking for all my life.

 

I'd love to see a writing sample. Can you post?

[FayeV]

THIS is the one I got, and I love it so much I can't put it down.

 

I think it's the italic I've been looking for all my life.

 

I have the same M200 with the "I" nib. I have limited experience with italic nibs, my other ones are Lamy 1.1 and 1.5. I thought the Pelikan "I" nib produced "softer" and less "crisp" lines. Is this what you mean by more "stubbish"? My writing with the Lamy 1.1 and 1.5 nibs look much "sharper".

[Sailor Kenshin]

I have the same M200 with the "I" nib. I have limited experience with italic nibs, my other ones are Lamy 1.1 and 1.5. I thought the Pelikan "I" nib produced "softer" and less "crisp" lines. Is this what you mean by more "stubbish"? My writing with the Lamy 1.1 and 1.5 nibs look much "sharper".

 

The M200 has TIPPING. Wheeee! For my way of writing it's perfect. It may not be for everyone.

 

I will try to post a writing sample a little later.

 

And here we are.

 

http://extras.ourpatioparty.com/files/5714/1988/0239/Pelikan_Test_001-1280p.jpg

Edited December 29, 2014 by Sailor Kenshin

[FayeV]

The M200 has TIPPING. Wheeee! For my way of writing it's perfect. It may not be for everyone.

I will try to post a writing sample a little later.

And here we are.

You are an unwitting enabler.

I took a closer look at my nibs and noticed the tipping on the Pelican. My Lamy nobs have none or very little tipping.

So I spent some time writing with my Pel Italic and must say it is really smooth.

I think I would not have been so disappointed in the nib, at first, if they had advertised it as a "stub" rather than an "italic". But now that I understand and accept that it is a stub, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on another Italic.

[Sailor Kenshin]

You are an unwitting enabler.

I took a closer look at my nibs and noticed the tipping on the Pelican. My Lamy nobs have none or very little tipping.

So I spent some time writing with my Pel Italic and must say it is really smooth.

I think I would not have been so disappointed in the nib, at first, if they had advertised it as a "stub" rather than an "italic". But now that I understand and accept that it is a stub, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on another Italic.

Yay! I've enabled!

 

My work here is done.

[pomperopero]

The M800 BB nibs manufactured in the 90´s are stub shaped, just like the IB, but narrower. If your handwriting allows you, the BB can be used as a daily writer.

 

All the photos are taken from my blog.

 

http://imageshack.us/a/img585/5603/smbn.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img191/65/pja2.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img543/4300/l3tz.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img526/5300/axwx.jpg

But, if you are looking for a pure italic, and you don´t care about the material of the nib, you can find different italic sizes on this model: MC110.

Unfortunatelly they only were made in the late 80´s.

I use the 2.0 italic nib on my M205.

Edited January 3, 2015 by pomperopero