M605 Solid Blue: Only One Model?

[senzen]

So I've been circling around the solid blue or dunkelblau M605 for some time, it comes with silver trim, but sometimes the pictures look more purplish than blue: anyone know if there is only one model? I really wouldn't want to end up with a purplish pen with gold trim instead of darkish blue with silver trim.

 

I was about to pull the trigger on the otherwise lovely transparent blue, but I had to ask myself if I found as amazing as the solid blue, and the answer is no...

[sargetalon]

Just one model circa 2003 in solid blue with silver colored trim. Pictures can make it look a tad purple depending on the lighting but I assure you that it is blue when seen in person, a wonderful shade of blue actually. No purple variations out there. Well worth picking one up if you can get a good deal

 

M405, M605, M805 solid blue

[abstract49]

Since I am a big, really, really big, fan of the M8xx size and construction, I would be more than just a little bit happy to have an M805 in a solid color, dark blue or with a hint of purple to it; wouldn't make any difference that it's not a "pure" blue, as long as it's an 8xx, but not a stripey one (I have enough stripes, thank you).

 

My only issue with the Mxx5 issues is the silver color trim. I like gold better than silver (yes, I realize that's what the xx5 designation means); silver color is great if its color derives from the "right" metal. I.e., I'm not fond of chrome, but rhodium is great; sterling silver is okay, although it requires more maintenance to keep its color. I don't intend to be snobbish, but there really is a difference in the look and feel of the different "silver" metals.

 

Well, I'm a Pelikan fan but not an expert, as should be apparent here. I could be talking through my hat. Fact is, I don't have a Pelikan that I am not happy with, regardless of furniture/trim metal or color. Every one is a pleasant and dependable writer.

 

All that said, a Pelikan of any Souveran model is still a superior pen in so many ways, I'm happy even with the chrome trim models I have.

[fplover01]

There is only one shade of solid blue M605... It has been produced in various batches for a specific department store in Germany (Kaufhof). I have many of those pens from various production runs and they all have the same blue colour. It is a peculiar trait of dark blue, very desirable in my opinion. Photos do not do it just and depending on lighting and skill, colour appears more purple or more light blue.

 

Many people confuse intenionally or unintenionally this solid blue M605 with the Marine blue demonstrator which is a special edition and has different pricing. In my opinion the solid blue is a much more beautiful pen.

 

A wonderful pen to have, I use one as a daily workhorse and has never let me down. I wish that Pelikan would produce the same pen as a M805 in an affordable price (no limited very expensive run.)

 

Here is my set....

[senzen]

  On 8/3/2016 at 2:56 AM, sargetalon said:

Just one model circa 2003 in solid blue with silver colored trim. Pictures can make it look a tad purple depending on the lighting but I assure you that it is blue when seen in person, a wonderful shade of blue actually. No purple variations out there. Well worth picking one up if you can get a good deal

 

M405, M605, M805 solid blue

 

Thank you! I was trying to get a reply from a german seller but they haven't replied in English, and my German is too basic to ask. Bill P has it for a very decent price in the classifieds section, although I would probably be going for a used pen as I can't afford it. Pity as most used specimens I've found are only M nib, while I probably need extra fine or at least fine, but one can't be too picky with discontinued items! I don't quite understand why this colour became my holy grail, and I'd almost given up on getting one.

[senzen]

  On 8/3/2016 at 3:44 AM, abstract49 said:

Since I am a big, really, really big, fan of the M8xx size and construction, I would be more than just a little bit happy to have an M805 in a solid color, dark blue or with a hint of purple to it; wouldn't make any difference that it's not a "pure" blue, as long as it's an 8xx, but not a stripey one (I have enough stripes, thank you).

 

My only issue with the Mxx5 issues is the silver color trim. I like gold better than silver (yes, I realize that's what the xx5 designation means); silver color is great if its color derives from the "right" metal. I.e., I'm not fond of chrome, but rhodium is great; sterling silver is okay, although it requires more maintenance to keep its color. I don't intend to be snobbish, but there really is a difference in the look and feel of the different "silver" metals.

 

Well, I'm a Pelikan fan but not an expert, as should be apparent here. I could be talking through my hat. Fact is, I don't have a Pelikan that I am not happy with, regardless of furniture/trim metal or color. Every one is a pleasant and dependable writer.

 

All that said, a Pelikan of any Souveran model is still a superior pen in so many ways, I'm happy even with the chrome trim models I have.

 

To each his own, I only have what I think is an m400 in black with gold trim, but after a while I developed a healthy dislike of anything that's gold coloured! Very interesting what you mention about chrome vs rhodium vs silver, honestly I just find the aesthetics more pleasing and don't care about precious metals in my pens. That one Pelikan never ever fails to start or write well, although its fine nib lays out a pretty chunky line. But every time I stumble on the solid blue Pelikan with silver trim it's like I'm facing headlights!

Edited August 3, 2016 by pseudo88

[senzen]

  On 8/3/2016 at 11:11 AM, fplover01 said:

There is only one shade of solid blue M605... It has been produced in various batches for a specific department store in Germany (Kaufhof). I have many of those pens from various production runs and they all have the same blue colour. It is a peculiar trait of dark blue, very desirable in my opinion. Photos do not do it just and depending on lighting and skill, colour appears more purple or more light blue.

 

Many people confuse intenionally or unintenionally this solid blue M605 with the Marine blue demonstrator which is a special edition and has different pricing. In my opinion the solid blue is a much more beautiful pen.

 

A wonderful pen to have, I use one as a daily workhorse and has never let me down. I wish that Pelikan would produce the same pen as a M805 in an affordable price (no limited very expensive run.)

 

Here is my set....

 

Thank you! While I haven't seen either in person, the marine blue screams of "gorgeous" but the solid blue just has this elegance about it...

[Calabria]

I didn't know the solid blue came in 3 sizes until I saw them at Stilo Fetti. Anybody wishing to pick up one of the last models (I'm sure they can sell them with the nib of your choice; I don't think it came with a monochrome silver nib, but I may be wrong) should shoot Massimo an email.

 

(No relation to the store; just a happy customer.)

 

PS I probably wouldn't want a used model, since the blue does show scratches more easily than the striped binde. It's a very subtle dusky blue.

[Bo Bo Olson]

Depends on the light source to how much purple is in it. In the day time it's just blue ,under my LED light there is a purple tinge. I've no idea what a halogen light will do; I don't remember, having changed lights a couple of years ago.

 

I've got my tortoise 400n's semi-flex B nib in it.

I do like the girth and balance of the medium-long 600, but love the '50's-65 semi&maxi-semi-flex nibs more than modern.

[senzen]

  On 8/3/2016 at 8:27 PM, Calabria said:

I didn't know the solid blue came in 3 sizes until I saw them at Stilo Fetti. Anybody wishing to pick up one of the last models (I'm sure they can sell them with the nib of your choice; I don't think it came with a monochrome silver nib, but I may be wrong) should shoot Massimo an email.

 

(No relation to the store; just a happy customer.)

 

PS I probably wouldn't want a used model, since the blue does show scratches more easily than the striped binde. It's a very subtle dusky blue.

 

Thanks!

[Bo Bo Olson]

I treat my 605 with no respect, just shoving it into to over filled pen cup.....should I go OCD with tiny scratches, a quick rub with something like SemiChrome will fix that.

So Used....non-NOS, would be still a good way to go.

 

Does help to wax the pens.

[jmccarty3]

I noticed a new-appearing 605 in this color at the DC show yesterday, but it had a broad nib, IIRC.

[konis]

[Nyanzilla]

The blue colour is the same for all models, but there is a difference in the cap top. The older version has a black top with a silver printed Pelikan logo, the newer has a metal inlay with an engraved logo.

[senzen]

  On 8/7/2016 at 4:39 PM, Nyanzilla said:

The blue colour is the same for all models, but there is a difference in the cap top. The older version has a black top with a silver printed Pelikan logo, the newer has a metal inlay with an engraved logo.

 

Thanks I've noticed that, but didn't know what it meant!

Edited August 8, 2016 by pseudo88

[fplover01]

  On 8/8/2016 at 2:27 AM, pseudo88 said:

 

Thanks I've noticed that, but didn't know what it meant!

It means that there are two batches of these pens, one produced from 2003 to 2015 (old cap) and one with the metal engraved cap top, which appeared from 2015 and on.

[Calabria]

  On 8/9/2016 at 6:59 AM, fplover01 said:

It means that there are two batches of these pens, one produced from 2003 to 2015 (old cap) and one with the metal engraved cap top, which appeared from 2015 and on.

I didn't know they were current models

[fplover01]

  On 8/11/2016 at 7:42 PM, Calabria said:

I didn't know they were current models

as said, metal cap top is a version released in 2015... However there is no other difference (in colour or manufacturing tolerance) and a new style 2015 cap matches perfectly with an older pen body....