The Pelikan M405-M Nib

[hari317]

Around 4 days ago, Wideguy, a good friend and a well wisher from Israel asked me if I might be interested in a new black M405 that he had. His preference is wet flowing MB149s and other MB WEs, he was not able to handle the small M405 and he wanted me to have it. Needless to say, I gladly agreed to accept the gift. I have a very flexible choice, I enjoy pens of all sizes, same with nibs except for the oblique points.

 

The pen was sent through UPS day before yesterday, we were tracking it as it travelled through Turkey-Germany-UAE and finally arrived in Mumbai last night, it was delivered to me today morning. UPS did an excellent job of the expedited delivery.

 

I had only one M400 series pen, which is the M450. This pen is a welcome addition, the white-black trim is elegant.

 

Some pictures of this little elegant pen:

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/M405/IMG_5767.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/M405/IMG_5768.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/M405/IMG_5769.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/M405/IMG_5772.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/M405/IMG_5773.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/M405/IMG_5774.jpg

 

Wideguy mentioned that the pen was a slightly dry writer, easily fixed, the slit was too tight at the tip, now it is sufficiently opened to allow for a superb flow, the tip needed minor balancing.

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/M405/IMG_5775.jpg

 

Some pictures with my other presently inked Pelikan, the M101N with B nib.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/M405/IMG_5777.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/M405/IMG_5778.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/M405/IMG_5779.jpg

 

A writing sample:

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/M405/IMG_5781.jpg

 

The pen is quite well balanced when posted, difficult to use when unposted, I find that I grip the M405 at the ink view window, this is not readily apparent with the stresseman striped models. Nice pocket friendly size, understated pen and a champion writer. Thanks Wideguy!

 

Cheers!

Hari

[Wideguy]

My pleasure Haribhai ! Indeed, she seems to be a wonderful addition to your collection !

Use her in the best of health my friend

best wishes

Adam

[jar]

Nice pen and a great gift. I find that I often tend to gravitate towards my 400 and old style 600 as a go to pen.

[pecolli]

I have this pen too. Its a great little pen and nice writer..

[The Royal Pen]

Ohh....the pen is just mouthwatering. Such a good pen, for such a small amount of money! (well, considering the quality).

Wonderful review!

[argonavis]

Great pics!

 

I love my 405 (alslo in black).

[Brian C]

Hari, of the Pelikans pictured in this review which feels better in the hand?

[hari317]

Hari, of the Pelikans pictured in this review which feels better in the hand?

the 400, it is a classic.