Pelikan Stola III Fountain Pens Reviews

A Pelikan nib for less than $40.00? Pinch me, I'm dreaming. Wow, it's true! A friend had recommended Pelikan pens and I was looking for one that was affordable to try it out. Very nice pen. Good, solid construction. Very simple design. After the requisite flush of the new pen, it has performed flawlessly. Lays down a nice wet line without being too wet. The black outline "beak" clip is cool. The word "matte" has been used in the description but it has a glossy finish over those layers of matte silver. Lot's of depth. Very happy with it. AND, you can never go wrong making a purchase at Pen Chalet!

I have had a little trouble getting the Stola III to write consistently. Appearance and feel of the pen are good. Wish it would become available in fine point.

Recommend it? Absolutely!
In my book, every pen has a purpose. Some simply to jot a note or scribble a receipt signature. Those that I designate for the art and pleasure of writing have a "higher" calling. Lately, those types consisted of very particular roller balls and to a lesser degree pencils. But I have chosen to go back to my roots of writing-the fountain pen. I grew up with cheap plastic 'school' fountains and delighted when cartridges came about. I advanced to Parker fountains with both cartridge and ink well adapter. I loved that pen-it drew and wrote most of my school work. While stationed in Europe, I happened to pick up two Aurora Hastil fountains-stunningly beautiful in my eyes. Then came roller balls and I was seduced away. Until two weeks ago when I encountered someone using a fountain. And the love affair started all over again. I wanted a pen for work, not expensive and very reliable-pop off the cap and it's ready to work! I searched the web, and came upon Pen Chalet and this Pelikan Stola III. Wasn't Pelikan some cheap deal that one buys in office supply places? This fountain is smooth, with a medium nib that flows the ink evenly and immediately. The pen's weight is just right in my hand-heft w/out fatigue. And I so love the 'snap' of the cap. I'll purchase another to carry outside the office, since the Auroras stay home. I also purchased the inks for it and my old Auroras. Pen Chalet has been quick to deliver and I will continue to do business with them.

When is it okay to invest upwards of 500 or more in a fine writing instrument...when that company's budget offering is amazing. The Stola III is balanced, beautifully designed, and the tip is smooth and consistent. Best of all it's a Pelikan I can now refer anyone to.

The brass in the pen adds a pleasing weight & the streamline desigh design with the clever modified pelican beak clip added to a silky smooth steel nib. My only gripe-no nib choices except medium. But that medium is a nice wet line and smoooooth!

I have wished for a Pelikan 400 for so long, yet this takes the sting out of being unable to get one of those beauties. You won't go wrong with this pen!

I gave it a 3-average rating for style due to lack of nib choices!