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I recently purchased a Pelikan M800 (my first Pelikan). I noticed that the nib slit is off center which results in an uneven nib surface. It appears the inner edge has been smoothed, so the nib doesn't quite scratch. I would expect it to be smoother, but there is a noticeable feedback that I think I can attribute to this problem.

 

Does this seem unacceptable to you for such a premium pen?

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I recently received an M800 with exactly this issue. I returned it to the seller (Cult Pens) who exchanged the nib and refunded my postage. I'd advise you to return yours for a nib swap as well. Despite this little hassle, I think this is a terrific pen. I have a few others and none had this problem.

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It's unacceptable that any pen at any price would have tipping like that, especially one so expensive as an M800. I got a replacement nib unit for one of my M200 pens, and it had a similar problem, only worse. I took it upon myself to work the nib until it wrote properly, but I would never do that on an M800 nib. I would send it back and demand either a refund or a replacement.

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Does this seem unacceptable to you for such a premium pen?

 

Yes it does. :o I would definitely send that pen back if I had just bought it. :( In fact even if it were a less expensive pen, I would still send it back.

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First of all, :W2FPN:

An excellent photo to show the fault. The tipping is a lob-sided mess. I would send it back, if possible.

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This happens. Shoddy stuff, send it back.

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Thanks all for your advice! I sent it back and Cult Pens replaced the nib for me. Very happy with their quick service to resolve my problem.

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Glad it turned out positive for you. Enjoy!

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