| Pelikan
M620 Piccadilly Circus |
| In
February of 2006 we received our first shipment of the special edition Piccadilly
Circus fountain pen. We are jazzed about the color. |
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| We have taken pictures of two pens
so that we can illustrate the differences. No two of these are identical. As seen
above, the range of randomly placed swirls, although consistent in feeling, is
enormous. |
| | The M620 production includes the Cities
Series and the Places Series of which this is the third. Celebrating what Pelikan
calls the "most famous square in the world". This is a 600-size
pen, 5 1/4" long, capped. We have all ranges of nib sizes available, EF to
OBB.
This is by far the most colorful of this series. As a mix of reds,
blues and grey pearlescence, this pen both shouts and whispers. |
The strongly contrasting
hues catch attention. Twists of colored taffy, pulled and folded back on themselves
are twined in irregular swoops. The shimmering pearl is only noticed as the pen
is rotated. Then light reflects almost as if it is coming from inside the barrel
or from inside the cap.
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The more we look at these colors the more we realize there is a subtlety in the
small areas, especially at the margins where the colors mix. The word Piccadilly
originates from the word "picadil", a type of wide and elaborate ruffled
collar with deeply scalloped edges that was popular in the 17th century. |
If we try, we can see the resemblance in the
folds of a picadil to the shapes in the colors of this Piccadilly Circus fountain
pen. The clip and bands are made using rhodium, white metal plating. |
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The Piccadilly Circus
is packed into a lovely burgundy faux-pigskin presentation box. A panel lifts,
revealing the owner's manual/ instruction booklet and warranty.
Retail Price $380.00
Our Price $304.00
"Dear
Pat, Just wanted to let you know that I received the Piccadilly Circus pen,
Pelikan inks, & crisper left oblique nib and am thoroughly enjoying them all.
I am using Piccadilly Circus with the extra fine nib and violet ink. It writes
like a dream. This is the first extra fine nib I have used and I am making sure
to use a light hand with it. I like the way it feels and the violet ink fits perfectly
with the pen. The pen is gorgeous and very whimsical. I like it, but I don't look
at it and say "that is a beautiful pen" the way I do with the San Francisco.
Instead it is more cheery and subtly beautiful.... Many thanks to you, John,
and Danielle for your helpfulness, excellent service, and great nib customizations.
I love all of the pens and nibs I have purchased from you. You are a big part
of making writing very enjoyable. Thank you. Best Wishes, Aimee" (2/23/06) |
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