Pelikan P55 Future Fountain Pen - Fine Nib - Red Body

Good, basic fountain pen. I have a blue medium nib, and a red fine nib now. The medium is more like a broad, and the fine, a medium. The blue cap doesn't stay on as well as the red, but both are great as I usually just carry in a bag upright. I'd like to see a screw on cap though. Good value overall, and very smooth.

it is easy to carry in a pocket or bag

The "fine" nib writes more like a medium. It's nice and lightweight and is rugged enough to drag around in a purse or pocket. It looks nicer on the outside, but I think I prefer the Preppy Platinum line for how my handwriting looks.

im not super happy with this pen...

it writes ok and is pretty smooth but the problem came when i attached the converter and filled it with ink; this pen is a pain to clean.

clearing the surface and back of the nib of ink is very difficult. By contrast, i filled my Lamy Safari the same night with the same brand but different color ink and it was WAY easier to clean.

Now this was my first time bottle filling any pen so im not ruling out that i did something wrong and would gladly take any feedback but if my Lamy is any indication, this pen is not nearly as easy to keep ink off the nib.

I love all the pens ive gotten from Jetpens! In fact im ordering another pen next week but i dont think it will be another Future.

jeff stiefer