Hello:

I have just aquired a brand new Pelikan m1000 (from Pengallery.com, great value, fast delivery).

The pen is huge, and all the reviews are totally unable to convey the enormous black plastic that greets you when you open the box!

It writes really smoothly and filled with 4001 Blue Black it lays a very wet thick line for a M nib. However, today, while examining the nib closely I noticed that one of the tines (the left) is very very slightly lower than the other. When viewed from different angles, especially head one, this is more apparent.

Do I do something about it?

Its virtually un noticable to the regular joe and writes perfectly, with no skipping or stopping, even when left un capped for some minutes.

The nib is quite flexible as compared to the other pens that I have, could this be the reason? Has the nib "broken" into my hand (right handed writer!)?

regards

Farooq

This is an interesting question, I am looking forward to hearing responses from others with more experience.

I for one, however, ascribe to the "if it ain't broke" school of reasoning. If the pen writes well, I wouldn't let an imbalance bug you.

Mighty_Pir (how I despise these handles that require keyboard wizardry!)

Congratulations on your purchase- I have had an M1000 for six years and while it is not my regular pen of choice, it could be- barring Sailors-
The nib is huge, by any standard, and its tines tend to be flexible to the point of getting out of sync often (unless I apply too much pressure)- usually, for me, a slight bending of the one time and then a slighter bending of the other (cross-ways) seems to put the offending tine back into strict obedience.
I warn you, I am far, far, far from expert on this matter, but I am sharing a similar experience- and in response to your other concern- it has not made any difference in the pen's performance over time.
Let us know how you fare-

Tony

I agree. I have a M1000 with a M-nib, too. Mine will be going to Richard B. in the future, probably to be reground into a nice F or XF, but it writes quite well right now.

If the nib isn't overly scratchy and it suits you, you shouldn't do anyhting about it. I'd advise against fiddling around with the tines if you're not used to it. Remember, that nib costs more than the total retail price of 3 M200's!

If it is not noticably scratchy, I personally would not worry much about it. However, if you want to fiddle with it, this page may provide a good starting point.

I would send it to the shop where it was baught for a repair if the pen doesn't write well.

You indicated that it writes well as is. I would choose to leave it alone. You might choose to fiddle with it a little yourself, but I wouldn't overdo it.

My 1000's are great writers, I think I am going to send one of them to a nibmeister to regrind the M nib into a stub or cursive italic. But the size is fun, isn't it?

Dear Friends:

thanks for all the replies and suggestions. As FrankB states, it writes ok and the average person cant really tell, so I think that I will leave it alone...for now!!!

regards

Farooq

Just another update. The issue seems to have resolved it self. I have been using the pen regularly at the office and today when I looked closely at the nib the tines were level!!!! Still writng great.

Have loaded it with Florida Blue that I got in London. But its very very wet. Can anyone suggest a less fast flowing ink for this Monster?

thanks

Farooq

I have a F Pelikan M1000 (black). It writes like a very wet M. The nib is smooth and has some give. This is one of my favorite pens. It is ideal for those who like wet nibs (my case). I also love the huge two-tone nib.

Does anyone have both the M1000 and the MB149? I would love to hear some comparative thoughts.

Farooq, I am glad the issue resolved itself. It sounds like your pen is truely breaking in. I hope you continue to enjoy your pen.

J. S., I think it is fair to compare the Pel M-1000 and the MB 149. They are both very large, very comfortable pens, but very different pens. I think someone did a comparison in a thread either here (in the Writing Instruments forum) or in the Writing Instrument Review forum.

The M-1000 is a flat top type pen; the 149 is a torpedo type. Thus, they have a different feel in my hand. Their resin materials are different and have a different feel, too, at least to me. The M-1000 has the screw-out nib feature, which is a big plus. I think the M-1000 nib is somewhat larger than the 149, but both are large and I like to feel that I am "painting" my words onto paper with them.

If I were pushed to choose between the two, I don't think I could. I think the M-1000 is more durable because of its resin composition, and the screw-out nib is a big deal to me. But when I am exiled to that proverbial desert island, I shall take both with me.

Just one man's two cents.

Regarding Kenny's comment (3 posts up): I have the M200, 600 and 800. In my opinion I regard these nibs as stiff and are anything but flexible. My sailor is more flexible and my OMAS is the most flexible of all.