Any 400Nn Daily Writers Here

[Albinoni]

The Pelikan 400nn is one of my favourite fountain pens from Pelikan, a true classic from this great pen company.

 

Just like to know if anyone uses a beautiful 400nn as their daily writer.

 

My 400nn is a beautiful green stripe one with a 14k medium nib but looking to get a nice brown stipe one, one day.

[perth]

I have a brown stripe with a springy EF nib. I'm looking to get a fine nib for more general usage.

[thoppen]

Yup, 400Nn and 400 (and 140).

[English John]

Yes, I use a 400nn , and a 140 , and an 100n regularly at work.

I am lucky that I have a big desk, which is quite secure. Not too many moments of pen borrowing embarrassment.

I also love having a nice pen with me in meetings, to pass the time in the inevitable boring moments.

[Sridhar]

A Pelikan 400 nn green stripe with a semi flex nib - inked with Diaminie green Black. Might plonk for a tortoise stripe one day........

[Matlock]

I also love having a nice pen with me in meetings, to pass the time in the inevitable boring moments.

 

I used to have to attend many meetings at British Rail Eastern Region Headquarters at York. My M400 saw me through.

I also have a 400nn and a 400 but the M400 remains my favourite.

[risingsun]

I've got a set of the 400NNs in green (2), black, and tortoiseshell brown. The nib on the tortoise one is one of my all-time favorites and when it isn't in that pen, the nib will often get moved into modern Pelikans. It is currently in my M101N Lizard, as I am not a fan of the unmodified modern M101N nibs. The 400NNs make great everyday pens, and their styling is unique enough that I usually will recommend them as a first foray into Pelikan vintage. Other than the occasional cracked polystyrene nib assembly collar, they are extremely durable.

Edited January 10, 2015 by risingsun

[akmac]

My medium-nibbed green-and-black sees regular use, being possibly the most frequent vintage pen in the daily rotation. Writes a lovely wet line with a bit of flex, usually in R&K Salix or 4001 Blue-Black. I have never had any problems with it, starts immediately even after being left uncapped for a couple of minutes, plus the ink capacity is great.

 

Also have one in brown tortoise, but its double-broad nib restricts it to special occasions and, lets say, ceremonial duties.

 

Edit: I strongly recommend carrying the pen in a case rather than clipping it directly to your shirt pocket. Pelikan caps, at least those without the click-to-secure feature, unscrew a bit too easily (in less than 360 degrees).

Edited January 10, 2015 by akmac

[sargetalon]

I have a green striped and brown tortoise 400NN. They are some of my favorite pens in the collection. The nibs are awesome.

[DrCodfish]

My 400 Tortoise is perhaps that "stranded on a desert Island' pen for me; in equal parts because the pen owns that timeless understated elegance and because it sports a classic springy gold nib ground to the perfect-for-me stub by Mr. John Motishaw. I really like my green stripe 400nn but the stiff DF nib is nowhere near as sensuous as the other.

[Albinoni]

Hi everyone here quick question here, but what Pelikan pens will 400nn nib fit and what nibs will fit a Pelikan 400nn barrel. Thanks

[BMG]

I use a 400NN (and a plain ol' 400) as daily writers, in rotation. The former has a EF, the latter a DEF, both reground into true EFs by John Mottishaw (the 400NN) and Michael Masuyama (the 400). They are wonderful pens that it is a pleasure to use on a daily basis.

[akmac]

@Albinoni: the nib units should be intercahngeable between all of 400, 400N, 400NN, M2xx and M4xx models; you can also put a 140 nib in any of them, but not the other way around.

[Tojusi]

Not every everyday, but everyday currently. Meaning that they are part of my rotation, and as it happens, I currently have both my 400NN brown tortoises inked:

 

One is a Fine manifold nib. It has been very dry, but recent trip for tuning and smoothing worked wonders. Currently inked with Pelikan violet.

 

The other one I received just last week. It has a very flexy EF nib - very nive! Currently inked with Noodler's Eternal Brown.

[Oldane]

Some years ago, I bought a black 400NN for DKr 10 ~ less than $2 at a garage sale. The section turned aout to be cracked and leaking. However, the nib and feed could be mounted in a M200 collar, so I now have a nice flexible - and super smooth - nib in a M200 pen body. Quite unlike modern M200/250/400 nibs.

[perth]

The modern M400 nib assembly does not fit the 400NN

[risingsun]

The modern M400 nib assembly does not fit the 400NN

This is only true if you're talking about the Merz & Krell 400NN of the 70s. A modern M400 nib assembly will definitely fit the standard Pelikan-made 400/400N/400NN of the 50s and 60s.

[carlos.q]

A modern M400 nib assembly will definitely fit the standard Pelikan-made 400/400N/400NN of the 50s and 60s.

I have also fitted a modern M600 nib on a Pelikan 400NN body. Wouldn't try to fit this nib on a vintage 400 body as the 400's cap is shorter and may bend the nib.

 

 

 

 

PS. If anyone wonders why I would fit a modern M600 "nail" on a vintage 400, it's because the M600 is a .5mm Binder stub that writes very nice.

Edited January 11, 2015 by carlos.q

[Albinoni]

@Albinoni: the nib units should be intercahngeable between all of 400, 400N, 400NN, M2xx and M4xx models; you can also put a 140 nib in any of them, but not the other way around.

Ok thanks for that, now will a 400nn nib for a M200 series like M200, 215 etc as in the 200 series range.

[perth]

This is only true if you're talking about the Merz & Krell 400NN of the 70s. A modern M400 nib assembly will definitely fit the standard Pelikan-made 400/400N/400NN of the 50s and 60s.

Thank you! I'll try again, but how do you tell if it' said 70s 400NN?