Pelikan’s newest addition to its Classic line dropped last month, bringing a new color combination to the series. That said, the M200 Pastel Blue sticks to the company’s tried and true recipe of “same pen, different color.” That isn’t necessarily a bad thing provided the color appeals to you. Pelikan has been releasing marbled finishes for nearly a century so it’s not surprising to see the tradition continue. Three years after its introduction in 1988, the M200 line was expanded to include Green, Blue, and Gray marbled finishes. More recently, we’ve seen Brown, Gold, and Pastel Green varieties, the last two being amongst the first to be coupled with white resin components. The Pastel Blue does likewise with an ethereal, almost cloud like marbling. No two pens are the same which makes each unique in its own right. The caveat here is that you have to be comfortable with a smaller pen, but the payoff can be huge. The Pastel Blue has serious workhorse potential but there are some pitfalls to consider. Continue reading to figure out if this pen is right for you.