I know the Pelican fountain pens since the dawn of time, ie since my early years of school (about 50 years). Even then, these pens were very good, especially the strength of the pen. Today, I use it sometimes, to ink drawings in black ink. The solidity and reliability of styo is always required. Only small downside, the black china ink cartridges do not exist. This black color ink cartridge, but not as black as ink. Well, obviously these pens are rather designed to write and do the drawing. However, these pens are well suited to this activity. Cheap and good quality, ideal for writing or sketching.