Category Archives: Fountain Pens

Pelikan Tradition M200 Fountain Pen

Check out my review of the Pelikan Tradition M200 fountain pen, with a broad gold-plated steel nib. Thanks to Pen Chalet for sending this pen for review! Use the code “sbrebrown” to get a 10% discount on your purchase(s).

Pelikan M200 Tradition Fountain Pen 1Pelikan M200 Tradition Broad Nib Writing SamplePelikan M200 Tradition Fountain Pen 3Pelikan M200 Tradition Fountain Pen 2
Check out the Flock of Pelikans shootout for more Pelikan goodness.

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Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen

Being a big fan of the Delta Dolce Vita Oversize, I had to buy this Dolce Vita Mini when I saw it at an amazing sale at P.W. Akkerman in Amsterdam. 

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen 1

Capped pen.

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen 2

Uncapped, note the beautiful material.

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen 3

Posted, the pen has a decent size.

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen Writing Sample

Writing sample with Caran d’Ache Saffron.

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen 4

Contrary to stated in the video, the nib is actually 18k solid gold.

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen 7

Size comparison to Lamy Safari.

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen 6

The Delta brothers: Mini and Oversize.

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen 5

Mini and Oversize, posted.

Schweizer Handmade Fountain Pen

I was using this fountain pen today, and I thought I’d share some pictures with you.  It’s a handmade pen, constructed out of cocobolo wood and ebonite by Sebastian Schweizer.  I love the classical tapered design of this pen.

Standard M Bock nib: it lays down a nice line

Standard M Bock nib: it lays down a nice line

Just a bit of writing. You *do* wash your hands afterwards, right?

Just a bit of writing. You *do* wash your hands afterwards, right?

Look at this stunning cocobolo wood!

Look at this stunning cocobolo wood!

Definitely not a flex nib, but having a bit of spring, it does offer a little bit of character

Definitely not a flex nib, but having a bit of spring, it does offer a little bit of character

If you want to see this pen in action, watch my review: