Pelikan 800 Color Change

[pen tom]

I have had a Pelikan 800 for a number of years. It is all black. I bought it as a new pen. Does anyone know if someone sells the colored/striped part of the pen?

 

I bought it as a red striped, but swapped the color part with someone on FPN years ago. Now I am doubting the decision. At the time I liked black better than the red or green versions. Now I am willing to re-visit my choice since I have quite a few black pens.

[DrCodfish]

Check w/ printhardcopy in Singapore, I have hadd good dealings with him. You will probably have to buy the body and cap.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Red-Blue-Green-Pelikan-M800-fountain-pen-Barrel-body-Cap-Parts-Only-/271631731608?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f3e834b98

 

I did fthis when I sold a pen but wanted to keep the nib.

[amastronardi]

It is my understanding that Richard Binder sells body only. Look a this page: http://www.richardspens.com/pens/pel.htm#m800

 

Regards,

AM

[amastronardi]

Just found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271631731608

I have no reference about the seller.

 

Regards,

AM

[amastronardi]

Ouch... sorry for the duplicate post :-s

[pen tom]

Thanks for the information. This is costing more than I had hoped.

[crazypen80]

maybe check on ebay or buy used 800

[pen tom]

The black M800 is looking better all the time. This kind of money could go to fund a whole 'nuther nice pen!

I night just have to make it a long term project to search for a used 800 with a nice body and a bad nib, so that it is affordable. That will keep me out of trouble.

 

I don't know how interchangeable the pen parts are. If I am looking for the striped body that will fit my M800 nib, how wide of a range in different years will fit?

[DrCodfish]

Posting an add in the classifieds here at FPN is definitely worth the effort. You might just find someone like me who is/was looking for a different colored pen body.

 

What does the cap top of your pen look like? That will give a clue as to the age/vintage of the pen.

[amastronardi]

Look at this Richard's page for nibs interchangeability: http://www.richardspens.com/pens/pel.htm#nibchart

 

Regards,

AM

[Rick Propas]

The M800, throughout its run, 1987 to the present, is completely interchangeable. Any cap, nib, body, filler will fit any other part.

 

The same is *not* true, by the way for the pencils and ballpoints.

 

Hope this helps.

[pen tom]

The M800, throughout its run, 1987 to the present, is completely interchangeable. Any cap, nib, body, filler will fit any other part.

 

The same is *not* true, by the way for the pencils and ballpoints.

 

Hope this helps.

Thank you Rick. That answers that question.

[mori45]

You could try this too: www.custom-bindes.com

[pen tom]

You could try this too: www.custom-bindes.com

 

The web site was incredible. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have to see what they cost. I was not quite sure what he is doing. Is he making replacement bodies for the pen?

[mori45]

Nope--just replacing the binde. His prices are pretty reasonable, so it's worth looking into.

 

 

The web site was incredible. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have to see what they cost. I was not quite sure what he is doing. Is he making replacement bodies for the pen?

[pen tom]

I just saw that this topic was listed as "hot" WOW, its like winning an oscar or something:)

[DrCodfish]

 

The web site was incredible. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have to see what they cost. I was not quite sure what he is doing. Is he making replacement bodies for the pen?

 

I thought about recommending this as I had Chris Burton put a new binde on one of my Pelikan M800's. It's fantastic, I am very happy with it, you can see pics in the 'Show us your new addition to the flock" thread, about March of this year.

 

But fair warning, it took just days shy of a year to get the back and there were long periods when I got no responses to my emails. I don't know what went wrong, and Mr Burton never offered any explanation. It all worked out in the end. Since then I have had a complete pen set custom made for me by Shawn Newton. This was a very satisfying experience, not only from the business perspective but Mr. Newton worked with me for a significant period of time to help me figure out what the set would look like. He even created a mechanical pencil that had never been made before, I sent him the one I wanted him to build the new one around. You can see pictures of this set in a thread here:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/275565-pen-journal-and-box-project/

 

I know that customizing a Pelikan is not everyone's cup of tea, but your black body model is just one of how many thousands? it could be a one of a kind.

[pen tom]

A year is a very long time to wait. I guess I won't be pursuing that route.

[DrCodfish]

A year is a very long time to wait. I guess I won't be pursuing that route.

 

wait a minute, don't just write it off, that was then, things may have changed since. all you have to do is make contact and ask. And as was mentioned earlier, this is a relatively inexpensive approach to your need. Or, ask the same questions (how long, how much and ,,, how) of Shawn Newton.

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[pen tom]

DrCodfish, you are right. I really liked the looks of some of his products. I'll contact him Thanks for the advice