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Hello Everyone!

Today I'll be reviewing a prewar step section Pelikan 100N.

 

Appearance & Design (9) This pen is very similar in design to the earlier 100. This particular pen shares the 100's step section barrel which was later removed. The 100N has pasted the test of time flawlessly and is still one of the most visually pleasing vintage pens.

http://razzi.me/phot...100n/size/large

http://just.razzi.me/photos/723642/62c713a.jpg?1344221561

 

Construction & Quality (10) This is probably one of the most robust vintage pens out there. The pen has a very solid feel which makes me more likely to use it. I find with some vintage pens I'm worried about breaking them because they're brittle, not the case with this pen.

http://razzi.me/phot...100n/size/large

http://just.razzi.me/photos/723650/35beb94.jpg?1344221766

 

http://razzi.me/phot...100n/size/large

http://just.razzi.me/photos/723654/a1d2c08.jpg?1344221897

 

Weight & Dimensions (9) The pen is small and doesn't weigh very much. The pen is similar in size to an Esterbrook Dollar pen. Dimensions make this a great shirt pocket pen.

http://razzi.me/phot...100n/size/large

http://just.razzi.me/photos/723655/9994689.jpg?1344221930

 

Nib & Performance (10) Hugh points when it comes to the nib. The pen has a 14k gold broad stub nib with flex, what an amazing combo! it is extremely smooth, probably one of my smoothest with the perfect amount of feedback.

http://razzi.me/phot...100n/size/large

http://just.razzi.me/photos/723649/98cf34a.jpg?1344221737

 

http://razzi.me/phot...100n/size/large

http://just.razzi.me/photos/723648/885cf5b.jpg?1344221713

 

Filling System & Maintenance (10) Being a piston filler some maintenance is required to keep the piston moving smoothly and freely over many decades of use. This pen holds slightly more ink than the 100 and lots more than a C/C pen.

 

Cost & Value (10) I purchased this pen for around $220 from the classifieds section of this forum. The seller had purchase the pen for $600 from PENquin are barely used it so I'm happy.

 

Conclusion (9.7/10) probably my favorite Pelikan of all time. This pen is iconic among many pen collects and wont be leaving my collection anytime soon.

 

Thanks for taking the time to read my review. The photos were all taken in artificial light which gave them a yellowish tinge. My DSLR fell off the tripod and the flash broke just as i started taking pictures :doh:.

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:). No problem. I am happy you like he pen. It really is a sweet pen. And your penmanship is amazing. I have really been working on mine but it somehow still looks like chicken scratch

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Just to say thanks and share this beautiful little pen that has been pass on to me.

The feel on these vintage Pelikan body is kinda "warm" and the smooth finish is so appealing.

The nib is equally so...

 

Luv this pen!

 

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af137/iamtrap/image_zpsd78a9b41.jpeg

Writing give me the opportunity to reflect and be mindful about the present moment.

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Montblanc owner and lover

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This pen is very nice and i perfectly understand why pelikan make these again...

A people can be great withouth a great pen but a people who love great pens is surely a great people too...

Pens owned actually: MB 146 EF;Pelikan M200 SE Clear Demonstrator 2012 B;Parker 17 EF;Parker 51 EF;Waterman Expert II M,Waterman Hemisphere M;Waterman Carene F and Stub;Pilot Justus 95 F.

 

Nearly owned: MB 149 B(Circa 2002);Conway Stewart Belliver LE bracket Brown IB.

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biancitwo Extremely Rare

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I love all of my Pelikans, but my 100N is special, very special. I love to look at it, feel it and write with it.

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