loaned me a couple M600s and an M800 that arrived in the mail today. I think I'm going to go w/ the 800 (order a new one next week), and get an F nib.

Now, what color to get? ;-)

I think I like this one.

[b]that is my favorite pelikan colour. lovely green and love the stripes

I like the red/black stripes in the m600, not sure if available in the 800...

M805 is the only M800 for me!

If they made an M1005 I would probably get it! Fortunately, for my wallet, they do not...

Regular-series M800's are available in blue stripes, red stripes, green stripes, and plain black

To each their own but for an 800 my preference is in this order:

1- Blue Stripe
2- Red Stripe
3- Green Stripe
4- Black

I sold my red stripe at the Dallas pen show and picked up a Blue Stripe with fine nib. I am a very happy camper!

Thanks all, I ordered the one w/ green stripes! ;-)

Congrats!! Hope you like it as much as I like mine!!

I started this goofy habit about a year ago. That is the first good pen I bought with a fine nib. I have left it in the case the last few months, and just this week started using it again. I have purchased several nice pens since then, but I have to say the M800 with Aurora black is my favorite writer so far. Enjoy.