Solan
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Soft-hard-soft is ideal. Soft but tight around the nib. A hard box around the soft protection, and the box in a padded envelope.
Originally Posted by milkpowder /img/forum/go_quote.gif The 145 is very nice. It is quite a slim pen though. Depending on how large your dad's hands are, the 146 may be a better fit. |
Originally Posted by chesebert /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am looking at the black M800 for my own use and could anyone tell me what the band of 'green' is for? On some pic it shows up more so than others. |
Originally Posted by chesebert /img/forum/go_quote.gif 146 it is..thx M-nib? |
Originally Posted by leftnose /img/forum/go_quote.gif German pens in general, Lamy, MB, Pelikan, all tend to write a little wider than one would think given the marked nib size. If you really want a true fine, look at Japanese pens. One advantage to giving a Pelikan as a gift is that, with their removable nibs and Chartpak's exchange program, if the receiver does not like the nib, they can get another. |