Pelikan M205 DUO vs. TWSBI Diamond 540

In this video, I compare the Pelikan M205 DUO to the TWSBI Diamond 540, two reasonably priced demonstrators. I try to compare the features of both pens and I give you writing samples of both pens. For more in-depth reviews of the two pens, check out my channel.

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Howto & Style

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• pelikan
• m205
• duo
• twsbi
• diamond
• 540
• fountain
• pen
• reviews

[creakinglemon]

I believe it's an Asian pen, but has a GERMAN nib, so the nib sizes are standard "western".

[sbrebrown]

@creakinglemon You're right: these are Asian pens with German nibs. However, as far as I know, these nibs are produced according to the specifications provided by the pen maker. For example, Visconti nibs are produced in the same nib factory, but my Visconti M is broader than the TWSBI B.

[sbrebrown]

@001001110110 Good, very glad you like it! Nice vid, too!

[001001110110]

@sbrebrown I got the Pelikan demonstrator a few days ago ... it's simply amazing...

I did a wee video here watch?v=c-H_c5xYWHQ

[sbrebrown]

@001001110110 You're very welcome :-)! In return, I'd love to hear what you think of the pen, once you've had a chance to try it out!

[001001110110]

@sbrebrown Man you are a legend! Thank you so much for mentioning the M1005 to me :-) Ordered it today and cant wait to open it up and compare...

[sbrebrown]

@Racojaws ;-).

[sbrebrown]

@retro51fan @arguan Yes, perhaps a Q-tip isn't too bright an idea.  And Baystate Blue takes care of every demon, I think :-).

[sbrebrown]

@stranngerable yes, this one does lay flat. I'll try to record a review during the weekend.

[retro51fan]

@arguan YES!! I meant to write "......to the inner walls of the barrel with a toothpick".....but I exceed the # of characters limit in my reply post, so I went back and edited stuff and omitted the key phrase "with a toothpick". Thanks for pointing that out!

Oh, and yes---Baystate Blue ink will smite ballpoint demons, undoubtedly! ;)