Ink Review #2499: Pelikan 4001 Violet

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Today’s ink is Pelikan 4001 Violet. You can find this ink available in short cartridges at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Violet is a medium purple.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a little bit of gold sheen.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, low gold sheen, and no shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Violet is closest to KWZ Gummiberry. Click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Lamy Safari Violet with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow, but I really enjoyed this pen/ink/paper combo.

Overall, this is a lovely ink. It’s a great color with a little bit of shading. and sheen.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored.

Ink Review #2497: Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Red

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Today’s ink is Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Red. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Brilliant Red is a bright medium red.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some gold sheen.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, low gold sheen, and no shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and a few dots of bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Brilliant Red is brighter than these other red inks. Click here to see the red inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Lamy Safari Strawberry with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow.

Overall, this is a good basic red. It’s well-behaved but rather dry.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored.

Ink Review #2465: Pelikan 4001 Turquoise

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Today’s ink is Pelikan 4001 Turquoise. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Turquoise is a medium turquoise blue.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a bit of pink sheen.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, low pink sheen, and no shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and a few dots of bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Turquoise is similar to Diamine Havasu Turquoise. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pelikan M600 Turquoise White with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow.

Overall, this ink is dry, but it works really well in wet Pelikan nibs. This is a nice turquoise blue, bright and lovely.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored.

Ink Review #2464: Pelikan Edelstein Topaz

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Today’s ink is Pelikan Edelstein Topaz. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Topaz is a bright turquoise blue.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a bit of pink sheen.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, low pink sheen, and no shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and a few dots of bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Topaz is a little darker than Pelikan 4001 Turquoise. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Leonardo Hawaii with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow.

Overall, this ink is dry, but it works really well in wet Pelikan nibs. This is a lovely turquoise blue, perfect for the summer!

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored.

Ink Review #2463: Pelikan Edelstein Sapphire

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Today’s ink is Pelikan Edelstein Sapphire. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Sapphire is a medium royal blue.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a bit of pink sheen.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, low pink sheen, and no shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and a few dots of bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Sapphire is pretty close to Pelikan Royal Blue. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Waldmann Xetra Vienna with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow.

Overall, this ink is dry, but it works really well in wet Pelikan nibs. This is a great basic everyday blue! If you have Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue than you probably don’t need this one.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored.

Ink Review #2457: Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue

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Today’s ink is Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Royal Blue is exactly what it sounds like-a medium royal blue.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a bit of pink sheen.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, low pink sheen, and no shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and a few dots of bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Royal Blue is close to Aurora Blue. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pelikan M805 Vibrant Blue with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow.

Overall, this ink is very dry, but it works really well in wet Pelikan nibs. This is a great basic everyday blue!

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored.

Ink Review #2451: Pelikan 4001 Blue Black

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Today let’s take a look at Pelikan 4001 Blue Black. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Atlas Stationers.

The color:

Blue Black is a medium blue black.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some shading.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, no sheen, and no shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Blue Black is a little lighter than Lamy Blue Black. Click here to see the blue black inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pelikan M205 Blue Marbled with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow.

Overall, I really like this ink. Yes, the flow is dry but it works really well in wet Pelikan nibs.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored.

Ink Review #2450: Pelikan Edelstein Tanzanite

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Today let’s take a look at Pelikan Edelstein Tanzanite. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Tanzanite is a medium blue black.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some red sheen.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, low red sheen, and no shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Tanzanite is closest to Akkerman Party. Click here to see the blue black inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pelikan M805 Ocean Swirl with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow.

Overall, I really enjoyed this ink. Yes, the flow is dry but it works really well in wet Pelikan nibs. This ink is worth a try!

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored.

Ink Review #2449: Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black

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Today let’s take a look at Pelikan 4001 Black. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Brilliant Black is a medium black ink.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a little bit of black sheen.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, low black sheen, and no shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

4001 Black is closest to Kobe Fragrance of Sumi. Click here to see the black inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pelikan M605 Black Tortoise with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow.

Overall, this is a good classic black ink with a little shading and sheen. It is very dry, but works really well in wet Pelikan nibs.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does notcontain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored.

Pelikan M200 Pastel Blue

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I love Pelikans. I have quite a few of them so when they came out with the Pelikan M200 Pastel Blue (aff. link) I knew it needed to go on my wish list! Thanks to EndlessPens for sending this pen over for review!

The pen is a pale sky blue with some marbling and 5 inches long when capped. The cap is a screw cap. The pen weighs 14 grams.

The pen has an ivory section and a clear ink window. I love the ink window, it’s so much easier to see when I need to refill soon.

The pen is piston fill and easy to clean.

Now let’s talk about the cap. It’s 2.25 inches long with a clip. The cap band is engraved with Pelikan Germany.

The medium steel nib is engraved with Pelikan and their bird logo. The nib is not numbered.

The section is a slim 9.3mm and has a very discreet step to the threads and barrel.

The nib doesn’t have much feedback. It’s a very stiff steel nib, no softness or flex to it.

When inked with Sailor Sky High the writing was smooth with no flow issues.

With cursive again I had no issues with the nib.

The pen is just a little small for my hands but is comfortable for long writing sessions.

I really enjoyed this pen! I love Pelikan nibs and this pen has a good smooth nib. I would absolutely purchase this pen and can’t wait for the new Copper Rose Gold version to come out next year.

Disclaimer: This product was provided by EndlessPens for the purpose of this review. I am an EndlessPens affiliate so when you purchase through my link I get a small fee at no extra cost to you. All photos and opinions are my own. This post is not sponsored.