I’ve got this pen for about 2-3 years now. I love it, the nib is smooth and, surprisingly enough for its price, it writes very, very well (it doesn’t skip even with fast writing or if it’s neglected for a few months, no leaks, flew with it, it was OK). After about 2 years or maybe more, because I (ab)used it daily, it started unscrewing while writing. It’s a cheap, plastic, school pen, but all in all it’s very reliable and fun to write with. I love the shape, how it sits in my hand and how comfortable the grip is, for me. I own two of them, but I’d like just one more, love the colors... :)
After not using a fountain pen since I was in grade school, I bought a black mat Pelikan Twist and I'm in love. It's the most comfortable pen I've ever had and the design is beautiful. It writes the first time every time too.
There is so much information out there's on Pelikan's higher price pens, I think that, in America at least, we forget that they make a full range of pens at all price points. They've made a variety of quality entry level pens for years. There have been several iterations of the Pelikano. Ten years ago or so they had the Future. A favorite of mine was the Pelikan 75. (aka Pelkan Go). It was an inexpensive piston filler which used a piston from their higher priced line. The nib is essentially the same as in the Twist, only in gold tone. It was made in the 1990s. In the 2000s, somebody discovered a warehouse full of them and flooded eBay. They could be had for less than $20. The only problem with them was that they could not be disassembled, thus cleaning them is a pain. Thanks for doing a review on another low cost Pelikan pen.
The story with the holes is actually correct. They must be designed so that if you swallow it you can still breathe. That is also the reason why the clips on the Pelikano break so easily and have a weird curvature to it. :)
In 1994 the English government published a requirement for school pen-caps. It is what the Webpage of Pelikan says on their "History of the Pelikano". The cap of a pen is not too large to accidentally being swalloed if a child puts it in his/her mouth. I would argue about the body being just made that way because of the style of manufacturing process though.
I still have my very old "Pelikano P450" and Geha I used decades ago in school. Both not sold anymore, but fortunately still working. I always preferred the Geha (the company was bought up by Pelikan) over Pelikan.
I don't want this. I NEED this. That grip design looks ergonomic and comfortable, only thing I don't care for is the dull grey color of the grip section. But overall this looks really nice for being on the inexpensive end. I'm definitely getting my hands on one of these!
These are actually solid pens! A very good nib and durable construction. The choice of colors and price makes me want to collect them all. I found the section disconcerting at first, but comfortable after all. We need more pens like this.
This is one of my faves. I ground the nib to broad and micromeshed it with 12k grit, it's a wet smooth writer, without a doubt, man. And triangular section makes it very comfortable for long writing.
demeanor76 the barrel of mine feels a little loose, I have about a month with it, I had the habit of seeing the remaining ink every so often because being my first fp I did not know of its consumption. I do not know if it loosens me, or if it's normal, it does not open up by itself, it just turns quite easy, could you tell me if it's normal or something of mine?
I think the pen is prone to that kind of issue. In my case, the cap is a bit wobbly now. I also have the habit to open and close the cap just to listen the click sound.
Interesting how you're not digging the grip section, but you find the OMAS 360 a comfortable pen. I'd be interested in trying this pen. I hate the Safari. The grip section hurts my fingers, and cramps my hand. I have the Faber-Castell Schulfuller and that is more pleasant to use, but the 360 is hands down THE most comfortable pen I've ever written with. To a point where I am obsessed with the 360. This seems to have a similar section to the 360, with a little twist there which I would've assumed to make it more ergonomic. Fascinating how similar designs can have such a varied outcome.
You mention the cut outs at the top of the cap as a precaution to choking incase swallowed by a child. Could be. But also I think those cut outs are necessary so that you pull the cap off, otherwise you'd beguiling a vacuum with that tight cap/section fit. Also, I find the alignment of the nib with respect to the triangular section to not be as ideal as it is on a Lamy Safai or Al Star. It is twisted too far counterclockwise for me. Not sure if I can adjust this without breaking it.
Oddly, I have 3 Lamy 2000s and 3 Pelikan Twists... And the Twists are better writers. The Lamys are slightly smoother, but the Twists have a far wider sweet spot. Now... If the Twists came in abs/aluminium.. that would be interesting..
Do you think because it is made to be a first level pen for perhaps a younger person they might not mind the grip section because their fingers may be smaller and the grip section may be just right? Does it come in different nib sizes? Like extra-fine or fine? Love the review and the pen looks very unique.
The intro music has changed so much ;) And the Aziza outro. Do you live in America now? Across the Atlantic Ocean? Looks like a pretty decent pen for that price. I like the twist. Reminds me of the Nakaya dorsal fin in a way. Does it roll off the table or do the twists prevent that? Thanks Stephen.
Doesn't matter 10 euros to you in your country. In other countries, 10 euros is whole month's grocery. It's not like they can't afford but still, it would be an expensive buy and would like to hold on to it.
When I was a kid in school and I came of the age when we started writing with pens, I quickly switched to a Parker 25 ballpoint, then a Vector rollerball, then an inherited 149 with 2B nib, then I added a Parker Arrow and a Lamy Safari to my blazers pocket... I never bit any of my pens, never wasted ink by drawing all over my arms, and never attempted to swallow any of the caps, unlike most of my classmates. Apparently the back of a Bic pen must taste quite good *:P*
hoggif it's the international standard, but some how doesn't fit. I have a pen that it's international standard, but doesn't fit a big converter, must be a small one.
That seems to confirm it. It seems to boil down to something like size of converter, if some report that converters dont fit physically while some do fit.
Love the fact, that you also review pens like this. You show a huge spectrum of pens, I really appreciate it.
I’ve got this pen for about 2-3 years now. I love it, the nib is smooth and, surprisingly enough for its price, it writes very, very well (it doesn’t skip even with fast writing or if it’s neglected for a few months, no leaks, flew with it, it was OK). After about 2 years or maybe more, because I (ab)used it daily, it started unscrewing while writing. It’s a cheap, plastic, school pen, but all in all it’s very reliable and fun to write with. I love the shape, how it sits in my hand and how comfortable the grip is, for me. I own two of them, but I’d like just one more, love the colors... :)
After not using a fountain pen since I was in grade school, I bought a black mat Pelikan Twist and I'm in love. It's the most comfortable pen I've ever had and the design is beautiful. It writes the first time every time too.
My daughter bought one of these and I was totally surprised at how smoothly the medium nib writes. You're right; it's a fun pen.
There is so much information out there's on Pelikan's higher price pens, I think that, in America at least, we forget that they make a full range of pens at all price points. They've made a variety of quality entry level pens for years. There have been several iterations of the Pelikano. Ten years ago or so they had the Future. A favorite of mine was the Pelikan 75. (aka Pelkan Go). It was an inexpensive piston filler which used a piston from their higher priced line. The nib is essentially the same as in the Twist, only in gold tone. It was made in the 1990s. In the 2000s, somebody discovered a warehouse full of them and flooded eBay. They could be had for less than $20. The only problem with them was that they could not be disassembled, thus cleaning them is a pain.
Thanks for doing a review on another low cost Pelikan pen.
The story with the holes is actually correct. They must be designed so that if you swallow it you can still breathe. That is also the reason why the clips on the Pelikano break so easily and have a weird curvature to it. :)
In 1994 the English government published a requirement for school pen-caps. It is what the Webpage of Pelikan says on their "History of the Pelikano". The cap of a pen is not too large to accidentally being swalloed if a child puts it in his/her mouth. I would argue about the body being just made that way because of the style of manufacturing process though.
I still have my very old "Pelikano P450" and Geha I used decades ago in school. Both not sold anymore, but fortunately still working. I always preferred the Geha (the company was bought up by Pelikan) over Pelikan.
I don't want this. I NEED this. That grip design looks ergonomic and comfortable, only thing I don't care for is the dull grey color of the grip section. But overall this looks really nice for being on the inexpensive end. I'm definitely getting my hands on one of these!
Foervraengd There is a wide range of colours and not all of them have grey sections. Mine has a yellow one :0)
These are actually solid pens! A very good nib and durable construction. The choice of colors and price makes me want to collect them all.
I found the section disconcerting at first, but comfortable after all. We need more pens like this.
This is one of my faves. I ground the nib to broad and micromeshed it with 12k grit, it's a wet smooth writer, without a doubt, man. And triangular section makes it very comfortable for long writing.
demeanor76 the barrel of mine feels a little loose, I have about a month with it, I had the habit of seeing the remaining ink every so often because being my first fp I did not know of its consumption. I do not know if it loosens me, or if it's normal, it does not open up by itself, it just turns quite easy, could you tell me if it's normal or something of mine?
I think the pen is prone to that kind of issue. In my case, the cap is a bit wobbly now. I also have the habit to open and close the cap just to listen the click sound.
demeanor76 Thank you very much for answering.
however, it doesn't affect its performance, it's still a great fountain pen.
Very cheerful,fun color! I will have to buy a few as gifts... nicer looking than a Preppy.
Interesting how you're not digging the grip section, but you find the OMAS 360 a comfortable pen. I'd be interested in trying this pen. I hate the Safari. The grip section hurts my fingers, and cramps my hand. I have the Faber-Castell Schulfuller and that is more pleasant to use, but the 360 is hands down THE most comfortable pen I've ever written with. To a point where I am obsessed with the 360. This seems to have a similar section to the 360, with a little twist there which I would've assumed to make it more ergonomic. Fascinating how similar designs can have such a varied outcome.
Thanks, Stephen. Not my color, but I can understand how many would find it fun.
Thank you, Stephen.
I like it because for someone like me, having carpeltunel it is easy to write longer.
sbrebrown that pen looks a very nice writer for a cheap pen i'm impressed thank you.
You mention the cut outs at the top of the cap as a precaution to choking incase swallowed by a child. Could be. But also I think those cut outs are necessary so that you pull the cap off, otherwise you'd beguiling a vacuum with that tight cap/section fit. Also, I find the alignment of the nib with respect to the triangular section to not be as ideal as it is on a Lamy Safai or Al Star. It is twisted too far counterclockwise for me. Not sure if I can adjust this without breaking it.
Oddly, I have 3 Lamy 2000s and 3 Pelikan Twists... And the Twists are better writers. The Lamys are slightly smoother, but the Twists have a far wider sweet spot. Now... If the Twists came in abs/aluminium.. that would be interesting..
Do you think because it is made to be a first level pen for perhaps a younger person they might not mind the grip section because their fingers may be smaller and the grip section may be just right? Does it come in different nib sizes? Like extra-fine or fine?
Love the review and the pen looks very unique.
The intro music has changed so much ;)
And the Aziza outro.
Do you live in America now? Across the Atlantic Ocean?
Looks like a pretty decent pen for that price. I like the twist. Reminds me of the Nakaya dorsal fin in a way. Does it roll off the table or do the twists prevent that?
Thanks Stephen.
+Keallei It doesn't roll off the table
Does the Twist work with a Pelikan converter ?
yes. Mine came with one.
Doesn't matter 10 euros to you in your country. In other countries, 10 euros is whole month's grocery. It's not like they can't afford but still, it would be an expensive buy and would like to hold on to it.
Looks like the Nakaya Dorsal Fin V2
Franz Josea Marco hey check my comment above. Seems we are both reminded of the dorsal !
Great as always
Thank you sbrebrown😁😁😁😁
When I was a kid in school and I came of the age when we started writing with pens, I quickly switched to a Parker 25 ballpoint, then a Vector rollerball, then an inherited 149 with 2B nib, then I added a Parker Arrow and a Lamy Safari to my blazers pocket...
I never bit any of my pens, never wasted ink by drawing all over my arms, and never attempted to swallow any of the caps, unlike most of my classmates. Apparently the back of a Bic pen must taste quite good *:P*
I really like your handwriting which is nice😲😲😲
Can this be converted into an eye dropper?
This looks like it can compete with the Stabilo EasyBirdy
Hi there. Nice informative video :) how would you compare the nib size to the Lamy or Kaweco? Thanks :)
Why yours writes so thin, but mine is so fat it annoys me and seller said I can't change anything about it...
İs there any skipping?
My favorite color! Where do you live now?
Does anyone know how to remove the nib from a Pelikan Twist?
Can u please tell if faber castell loom medium nib is smoother than pelikan twist or not?
Pelikan twist is Very attractive pen in low price
Is the Pelikan Twist an affordable Omas 360? Does accept a converter?
Why would it not accept? It is a standard international and if you can fit long cartridge, you surely can fit a converter.
hoggif I saw the review of Gourmet Pens and her con to the pen was that only fits cartridges, not a converter.
Is it some other standard (like proprietary) or is there some other contstraint?
hoggif it's the international standard, but some how doesn't fit. I have a pen that it's international standard, but doesn't fit a big converter, must be a small one.
That seems to confirm it. It seems to boil down to something like size of converter, if some report that converters dont fit physically while some do fit.
Writing sample 6:09
What happened to your unique intro music? I came back after a long time to watch one of your videos.
"Other items that I shouldn't mention" :p
Ayan Chowdhury there you go: "AAAAAAAANAAAANEEEE....EEEEEEEEEEE"
Ayan Chowdhury It changed.
This intro music is lot better.
Hold it. Now I expect you to cook something…
That intro tho
You should include a segment of you trying to breath through the pen when reviewing kid friendly pens. Or just to amuse us.