Pelikan Pura (P40) Fountain Pen Review [2020]

Unfortunately, there are no ideal writing devices that can meet the requirements of all users. Moreover, the pens are hardly ever suitable for being used in art projects. However, there is a device that does cover some needs of all categories of users, such as artists or students. So if you are interested in what it is, then you are invited to read the Pelikan Pura fountain pen review. I hope you will enjoy it! Just one more thing that may warm you up before you continue reading. The brand has existed for almost two centuries but doesn’t cease to be popular to this day.

Pelikan P40 Fountain Pen Highlights

Before you proceed with the description of all the aspects of the fountain pen, you may want to find out more about its specifications. They are collected in the table below. Let’s take a look at them first, so they will help you make the final decision later.

Appearance and Design Features

I bet you can hardly ever find something more elegant than Pelikan Pura P40. In fact, it can really be the standard of quality and design for similar devices. The pen itself is made of aluminum, but the surface combines two black/silver textures. The black frosted parts come on the chrome finish. These elements give this tool a velvety feel, so the potential user won’t want to let it out of the hand. These facts mean that it’s capable of being used for a long time and being a handy pen that makes you proud of using it.

The Pelikan Pura P40 comes with the fine nib, but the extra-fine point is also available. It implies that the pen’s purpose is extra wide. In particular, it’s suitable not only for general handwriting but also for calligraphy and adding some dynamics to your art project. Thus, you can surely have a few items that can stay at home and one that you carry in your art kit.

In order to save the nib from damage, the pen comes with the cap that sits tightly on the body. Besides, there is a clip that allows you to keep it in a pocket and prevents it from falling out. The cap has the same design as the body, which makes a whole look harmonious.

Finally, it’s of medium size and weight that proves it’s ideal for а long-distance writing journey.

Writing Quality

As it was already mentioned, the nib size and shape are perfect for handwriting. Moreover, its ability to produce thin lines is more significant in calligraphy that can’t stand the broad strokes since there are so many tiny details and layers that may lead to a mess in your project. Besides, the nib is stiff enough to hold its point even under pressure. Still, it is flexible enough to adjust the width of strokes when it’s needed.

However, the nib is not the only factor that influences the writing quality. The ink supplying system is also important since it may be absolutely useless if the ink doesn’t run. Moreover, it should supply the proper amount of it. Luckily, the pen does it well, so the leakage is almost impossible.

The only thing you should take into account is that it may require some time to work correctly. In many cases, the ink system may supply a poor amount of liquid in the beginning, thus making the nib difficult to work with. In order to eliminate such issues, you should follow the recommended instructions that will help the pen to work properly.

Filling System of Pen

The filling system actually consists of a cartridge. So, once you run out of ink, it’s easy to replace the cartridge, and it’s ready to go. It frees you from carrying the huge vessel with black fluid with you and making a mess while refilling the ink. Thus, for sure, this fact is quite a valuable feature that will come in handy for the majority of users.

Pros and Cons

Before you give the final verdict on this item, it’s better to have a glance at its all weak and strong points. Perhaps it will provide you with the missing information or make you understand whether it’s good enough for particular purposes that you want to use it for.

Conclusion

Nowadays, a fountain pen is not a luxury item; still, lots of people prefer not to deal with such tools since they are too whimsical, which is not appreciated in fast-paced reality. However, there exist some devices sold at a relatively low price range that can make you think differently. One of them is Pelikan Pura P40. And I really hope you’ve changed your mind about it after reading this article.

As usual, this review was written by me, Yuliya Skryp. So if you like it and want more articles, follow me on Facebook, Instagram, where I read all the comments, and I’m always in touch with you!

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