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I am checking eBay because I want a Cafe Creme, if possible with an italic nib, if not a Broad. whic are the best and reliable sellers in the USA and on eBay? If not USa or eBay I would settle for any place, but before that a good eBay seller or local is a priority. This would bee my only new Pelikan since all others are used or vintage 400NN. I seek the nib, not the style so I was acquiring 400NN with different nibs.

 

Experiences with Cafe Creme? I suppose no difference from regular M200, right?

 

Thanks in advance..

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Reliable US-based seller: nibs.com. That's where I got my Café Crème w/upgraded nib reground to a fine stub:

 

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Can't recommend them highly enough.

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I second the recommendation for nibs.com. Especially if you want a customized nib.

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I have the italic. With some luck as officially they don't do italics in Europe. Don't ask me why.

 

It is a broad italic, very wet. I would say more stubby than italic really. Perhaps with adryer ink that will change.

 

 

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I too have to use a dry ink. I've got it filled with Diamine Macassar, a beautiful color that goes well with the pen.

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The Café Crème is a great pen. I wrote a review of it up on my site a little while back. It is not offered with a factory italic option so you will have to have a custom grind or try to find a vendor who will swap the factory italic nib from an M200 cognac. I bought mine from TY Lees Pen Shop in Taiwan and was very satisfied. Got it for a great price too. If you're from the U.S., you may find that you will end up paying more when purchasing from the USA than from some retailers overseas. If money matters, you might want to expand your search. Good luck finding yours. I hope that you get the nib that you're looking for.

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I bought a broad-nibbed Cafe and Creme from Missing Pen on eBay and it is absolutely fabulous.

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Reliable US-based seller: nibs.com. That's where I got my Café Crème w/upgraded nib reground to a fine stub:

 

http://i.imgur.com/2x6QqZV.jpg

 

Can't recommend them highly enough.

And that is the original nib?

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Yes, going for the expensive pen? Don't go for the cheap.


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Way to go with nibs.com. Many thanks!

Any European seller sin good standing to check prices?

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I bought a broad-nibbed Cafe and Creme from Missing Pen on eBay and it is absolutely fabulous.

I did as well. I should also note that Rolf was quick with communication and shipping (the pen getting stuck in US Customs for several days was not his fault). Also, I saved a more than bit of money -- even with the higher shipping costs from Germany -- over the best US price I saw.

I got the broad nib just to be different (most of my pens are vintage, and the bulk of them are F nibs.

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Way to go with nibs.com. Many thanks!

Any European seller sin good standing to check prices?

Try La Couronne du Comte. It is the webshop/B&M shop near me where I often buy. Dennis offers great service.

 

 

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And that is the original nib?

 

It's an upgraded nib that nibs.com sells with their M2XX Pelikans. Costs more than the stock steel nib, of course, but worth it IMO.

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Rolf Thiel at missing-pen (eBay store) is awesome.

 

I like the folks at nibs.com, but their Cafe Creme with gold nib is way overpriced.

 

Cafe Creme from Rolf - $129 ($126 if you want to take a chance on the euro-dollar exchange rate)

M400 Nib from Rolf - 93 euro or $104

 

Let's just round that up to roughly $250 with shipping and whatnot. It's $100 cheaper than nibs.com

 

If you really want to go crazy, you can get an old 14c M250 nib and keep the monotone look for $150 - still cheaper than nibs.com

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It's an upgraded nib that nibs.com sells with their M2XX Pelikans. Costs more than the stock steel nib, of course, but worth it IMO.

Just the usual standard 14k nib you would find on a M4XX pen. The cost comes from having John Mottishaw customize it to your wants.

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Rolf Thiel at missing-pen (eBay store) is awesome.

 

I like the folks at nibs.com, but their Cafe Creme with gold nib is way overpriced.

 

Cafe Creme from Rolf - $129 ($126 if you want to take a chance on the euro-dollar exchange rate)

M400 Nib from Rolf - 93 euro or $104

 

Let's just round that up to roughly $250 with shipping and whatnot. It's $100 cheaper than nibs.com

 

If you really want to go crazy, you can get an old 14c M250 nib and keep the monotone look for $150 - still cheaper than nibs.com

 

I am finding these alternatives very possible. That's a great price and I have a black M200 with an italic nib that I could switch; I don't have a broad so I am filling a gap for less $$. I don't care much for looks (not as much as too pay as high a price)

 

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Try La Couronne du Comte. It is the webshop/B&M shop near me where I often buy. Dennis offers great service.

 

 

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I agree - check them out. If you avoid the VAT, price will be very good, and you can pad it to get up to free shipping I believe. Oh, and I think 'FPN5' still works as a coupon code to get you another 5% off as well... Edited by risingsun

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