Pelikan P480M Pelikano Fountain Pen - Medium Nib - Green Body

cap doesn't post against the pen body. pen seems great and I really liked the body color, but I never tried it with actual ink as I need to return it. I immed noticed out of the box, the 'open end' of the cap when posted does not actually sit flush against the surface of the barrel of the pen. when posted the cap can wobble because of this extra 'space' (note the ever so slight shadow on the pen barrel in the posted-cap photo). it bothered me enough to not proceed with trying the pen with any ink.

As far as I know this pen is pretty good. I am a rookie when it comes to fountain pens. It is true about how the cap does not fully snap on at the end. So if you have larger hands it could become bothersome. Seeing as how my hands are small I did not take issue with it.

This pen is adorable. More importantly it is very easy to grip, very comfortable and a SUPER smooth writer. I HATED my Pelikano 460 but I'm LOVING this!

I think this would be a great starter pen for anyone. It forces you into the right grip but not to the extent that Lamy Safari's do, these have a bit more leeway. I find it easy to loosen my grip and write with less pressure which is something I have a hard time doing with my Kaweco Sports.

The medium line is also a great size, not too thick but not too thin.

Overall a great pen for the money.