My honest take on the m605 pelikan fountain pen

I've been using the m605 pelikan for a few months now, and it's honestly changed the way I think about daily writers. If you've spent any time looking into fountain pens, you know the name Pelikan carries a lot of weight, but finding the right "size" in their Souverän lineup can be a bit of a headache. You've got the small M400, the massive M1000, and the heavy M800. For me, the M605 is that sweet spot that people often overlook, and I think it deserves a lot more credit than it gets. ...

May 18, 2026 · 6 min · Dermot Newhouse