That's a tough loss. my condolences!
As a pen for daily use, I would prefer a Pelikan 100N to a 100. It is slightly larger an more ergonomic.
Pelikans nibs came in a broad range and can easily be changed, but you will not find really flexible Pelikan nibs. Not in comparison to Waterman's, Swan's, Conklin's etc...
They exist but are very hard to find (I only found two of them during years.) In contrast, OB nibs are not that difficult to find.
Pelikan 100:
Pelikan 100N:
But why not looking fo a Vacumatic OS? I find them very comfortable to hold and sometimes, nibs of canadian made pens can be springy. For the price of the Williamson, you will find a nice example I think:
Parker Vacumatic Oversize 1 von -c_m_z-
Originally Posted by
fountainpenkid
Should I seek out the most possible contrast? I want to think this business is sort of like art curation: some pens will fit better together than others, and when they complement each other especially well, there's this special sort of satisfaction, a gestalt effect. How do folks approach this? Any other recommendations, or experiences with these pens, would be so appreciated!
PS: In terms of curation, I already see a focus on OMAS. Next to that, two Parkers and an (exotic) Soennecken. If the Vacumatic is replaced, the "51" stands alone and the fact that all other pens are made of celluloid excludes the "51" even more.
To be quite honest, it is the "51" that fits least with the others. But it is a fantastic fountain pen, I write with one myself every day. That's a good reason to keep it as I think.
Maybe fortify the Soennecken with a colorful Pelikan? Maybe a 101N tortoise?
At least, this is a very interesting topic.
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