Pelikan’s Edelstein line introduced Apricot Achat this year, a light apricot color that resembles its gemstone namesake. The ink lacks shimmer and may be too light for some. I expected the ink to be just as it is but I’m rarely in it for the ink these days. Since 2015, Pelikan has paired M2xx fountain pens with their Ink Of The Year line and I’ve struggled to envision what an apricot colored pen might look like. That struggle ended today with news of the M200 Apricot Achat Special Edition fountain pen. Of the eleven pens in this series, this will be just the fourth gold accented M200. I can confidently say that nothing else in the line up matches this color, which is truly unique. The Apricot Achat is expected sometime in July. Continue reading for all the available details.
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News: M200 Marbled Red Special Edition
As of this evening, we have a first look at Pelikan’s newest fountain pen, the M200 Marbled Red Special Edition. For their initial offering of 2025, Pelikan chose to revisit the Classic line, known for its marbled finishes since the late 1980s. Previous versions include their Green, Blue, and Gray Marbled pens along with unique variants like the Gray-Magenta/Telekom (1994), Brown Marbled (2017), and Petrol Marbled (2021). The last marbled offering was the M200 Gold Marbled in 2019. The Red Marbled fountain pen is set to release in March/April 2025, alongside the Edelstein Apricot Achat.
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Many of my long-time readers have noticed fewer posts from me in recent months. This is largely due to burnout and chronic fatigue, making it hard for me to find time for writing. I obviously dedicate my remaining time to my family, but I haven’t abandoned the blog. My interest in this community and in Pelikan remains strong, even if I can’t write as much right now as I would like. Still, I remain committed to my mission to bring you all of the Pelikan news, reviews, and in-depth articles that I can. September 1st passed with little fanfare but it marked the tenth anniversary of The Perch. There was no celebration, just the satisfaction of a decade of connecting others with this brand. To celebrate this milestone birthday, I would once again like to host a contest where one lucky winner will receive a 2024 Pelikan M200 Golden Lapis fountain pen and ink gift set purchased from Fritz Schimpf, a top-notch fountain pen retailer out of Germany. Read on for details about how to enter the contest.
Continue readingReview: M200 Golden Lapis (2024)
The Perch is back after a short break, and I have a lot to explore in the coming months. I’ll start with a series of reviews, beginning with the M200 Golden Lapis fountain pen. The M2xx line has had some design and material inconsistencies over the years, but I’m pleased to say the Golden Lapis resolves those issues, presenting itself as one of the most cohesive releases yet. Launched in 2015, Golden Lapis is the tenth special edition fountain pen inspired by Pelikan’s Edelstein Ink Of The Year and only the third M200 in this collection, alongside the Smoky Quartz (2017) and Golden Beryl (2021). The M200 line features gold-plated trim, unlike the silver colored chromium trim of the M205. The Golden Lapis is the fourth model to incorporate a shimmer effect within the resin, the others being the M205 Star Ruby (2019), the M205 Moonstone (2020), and the M200 Golden Beryl (2021). Keep reading to discover more about this stunning pen.
Continue readingNews: M200 Golden Lapis Special Edition Demonstrator
News of 2024’s Edelstein Ink Of The Year broke in February. For only the second time in its history, Pelikan released an ink with a shimmer effect and Golden Lapis has been well received, described as both beautiful and forgiving. The fervor surrounding the ink may have only been eclipsed by the anticipation for the inevitable matching fountain pen. Today, we learned of the Pelikan M200 Golden Lapis special edition demonstrator and it does not disappoint. Pelikan has been releasing pens to match their Ink Of The Year since 2015. Golden Lapis is the tenth pen in the series and only the third M200. The majority of pens released to date have been from the M205 line, characterized by chromium plated trim instead of gold. While the Edelstein series of fountain pens has not always had a consistent track record, Golden Lapis seems like it will be a major star, joining the likes of the M205 Amethyst (2015), M205 Aquamarine (2016), M205 Olivine (2018), and M205 Star Ruby (2019). Common to all the aforementioned pens is the fact that they are demonstrators. Where the Golden Lapis stands out from the pack is in the fact that it marks only the fourth instance of a Pelikan demonstrator incorporating a shimmering finish into its resin. Read on to learn whether or not this one should be on your wish list.
Continue readingReview: M200 Copper Rose Gold (2024)
In a short time, Pelikan has released two brand new Classic models that are making waves. The first one, the M200 Orange Delight, came out last month, and now we have the long-awaited M200 Copper Rose Gold hitting store shelves. First announced at the end of September 2023, issues during the final quality check postponed the release until this Spring. With the wait finally over, the first Classic pen to incorporate rose gold trim is impressive. Developed in the 19th century and popularized by Carl Fabergé, rose gold is an alloy made of gold and copper, giving the final product a pink or reddish color. It’s use is not new in the fountain pen world, as other manufacturers have also applied it to their pens, but it is particularly unusual to see it on a Pelikan. In fact, the only other instance that I can recall its use was on 2016’s The Statue Of Zeus, the sixth entry in the Seven Wonders Of The World series and a much more upscale model. This special edition marries the alloyed furniture to a shimmering copper colored barrel with white resin accents, creating an attractive design. Due to the delay, there’s a lot of anticipation for this pen, and the only obstacle now might be similar to what affected the Orange Delight. Keep reading to find out what those obstacles might be and whether the M200 Copper Rose Gold is worth your time.
Continue readingReview: M200 Orange Delight (2024)
Pelikan has a long history of sticking to their established model lines without making many changes. However, they have occasionally offered fresh takes on standard models, like the M815 Metal Striped (2018) and the M800 Green Demonstrator (2023). You can now say the same with regards to Pelikan’s newest M200, the Orange Delight. Accepting the M481 as the beginning of the line, Pelikan’s Classic series has been around since 1983. In the intervening years, we’ve never seen a pen quite like this from Pelikan. This model is unique because it combines opaque resin with transparent materials, a departure from their usual style, creating a first of its kind hybrid. The concept isn’t fresh, and many will draw comparisons to pens like the TWSBI Eco. Not only are the mixed components unique, the bright orange hue is also unusual for Pelikan, known for more conservative colors. The future status of this newest M200 as the first in a line of similarly styled models or as a one and done remains to be seen. Combining the elegance of opaque resin with the allure of a demonstrator won’t appeal to everyone. Despite the substantially higher price than a TWSBI, I expect this one to sell well. Keep reading in order to discover whether or not this one is worth adding to your flock.
Continue readingNews: M200 Orange Delight Special Edition
While a good portion of the country is grappling with below freezing temperatures, Pelikan brings the heat with the first official fountain pen announcement of 2024. Prior to today, the only forthcoming release publicly announced was the M200 Copper Rose Gold Special Edition, a model whose Fall 2023 release was delayed until the Spring of 2024. We now have yet another pen being added to the Classic line, the M200 Orange Delight Special Edition tentatively launching in Febuary. This is a model that breaks the typical Pelikan mold and I’m here for it. First off, you can literally count on one hand how many orange pens have been released by the company in the last several years. Off the top of my head, I can recall the M320 Orange Marbled (2004), M600 Vibrant Orange (2018), M640 Indian Summer (2009), and M800 Burnt Orange (2015). That makes the Orange Delight the newest member of a rather exclusive club. Pelikan is nothing if not a creature of habit. Time and again, we’ve seen the well-worn trope of “same pen, different color.” By creating what appears to be a hybrid type of demonstrator, the company expands their horizons and the result is certainly an attractive new bird. Vendors are taking pre-orders now. Continue reading below to learn all that we know about Pelikan’s newest Classic series fountain pen.
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