Love For The M800

[sargetalon]

They do tend to reproduce in captivity

 

 

 

Which is why you should never bring even one home with you unless you are fully prepared to care for an entire flock.

[Mulrich]

 

 

Which is why you should never bring even one home with you unless you are fully prepared to care for an entire flock.

 

And why you need to keep the pens totally separate from one another so there's no funny business going on while you're not looking.

[1nkulus]

And why you need to keep the pens totally separate from one another so there's no funny business going on while you're not looking.

+1

 

[wspohn]

The M 800 is a great every day pen. I actually prefer the M1000 given the slight flex in the nibs. I don't find them too large as some have said, but I understand that they might feel too large for some hands.

[Strangebird]

 

And why you need to keep the pens totally separate from one another so there's no funny business going on while you're not looking.

 

Now you’re telling me....

I’ve been writing with only a blue M605 for more than ten years. Last december I bought a black M805 – my second Pelikan – and put them together in one pouch. Then, only a couple of weeks later, I’m suddenly stuck with a third Pelikan, a blue/black striped M805....

 

 

Edited April 23, 2019 by Strangebird

[BillH]

 

Now you’re telling me....

I’ve been writing with only a blue M605 for more than ten years. Last december I bought a black M805 – my second Pelikan – and put them together in one pouch. Then, only a couple of weeks later, I’m suddenly stuck with a third Pelikan, a blue/black striped M805....

 

 

 

 

best post I've read all day, and that includes 3 different hobby forums. Well done!

[dinupravin]

 

Now you’re telling me....

I’ve been writing with only a blue M605 for more than ten years. Last december I bought a black M805 – my second Pelikan – and put them together in one pouch. Then, only a couple of weeks later, I’m suddenly stuck with a third Pelikan, a blue/black striped M805....

 

 

 

Evolution of Pens

[Skopa]

Hello, I’ve noticed that pelikan is selling the burnt orange again.

I was really tempted so I passed by a boutique and checked it out. As I already knew, the pen is fantastic, I really love the color nevertheless, I’m sure that I’d turn crazy without an ink window...

 

Fortunately I’ve just found a 1990 green striped one with a fine nib (nos). I hope that I’ll receive it soon and that it will be conform to my HUGE expectations

Does anybody know what Ishould expect from the 18c fine nib from this year?

[Lam1]

Hello, I’ve noticed that pelikan is selling the burnt orange again.

I was really tempted so I passed by a boutique and checked it out. As I already knew, the pen is fantastic, I really love the color nevertheless, I’m sure that I’d turn crazy without an ink window...

 

...

 

Even though the Burnt Orange does not have an ink window, it is very easy to check the ink level using the light of a cell phone, for example. The Burnt Orange is one of the most beautiful M800, IMO.

 

And I also noticed that it reappeared in some stores.

Edited April 27, 2019 by Lam1

[wspohn]

The step up in size between the 800 and 1000 isn't huge. I found this comparison shot -

 

This review is worth reading: https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2015/3/17/pelikan-souveran-m1000-fountain-pen-review

 

He is right - if you try and post the 1000 it can become unwieldy - so don't post if you don't like it that way.

 

I don't have many Pelikans but I do have the two sterling silver Classic Pens versions (800 and 1000 based) a green stripe 800 and 1000 and an 800 sized rollerball that the seller insisted had to go with the 1000 FP.

 

I rather like the blue version; not so much the black. And I think prices are pretty high, but what isn't.

 

If you want to drool, look at https://www.pelikan-collectibles.com/en/Pelikan/Models/LE-SE/LE-M1000-Basis/index.html

You could spend years (and untold dollars) collecting just that model.

 

What makes it really special is the nib, which is quite different from anything else in the line - I really enjoy using mine.

[Skopa]

Even though the Burnt Orange does not have an ink window, it is very easy to check the ink level using the light of a cell phone, for example. The Burnt Orange is one of the most beautiful M800, IMO.

 

And, I also noticed that it reappeared in some stores.

 

Yes, I heard about the trick with the cell phone... still not fully convinced.

IMO the turtoiseshell is the most beautiful but that one is not in any store, unfortunately...

But now that pelikan is selling the burnt orange again, I can still hope

Edited April 27, 2019 by Skopa

[Lam1]

Fair enough! In fact, not being convinced is a good strategy against the multiplication of the birds!

 

I don't think you will be able to find the M800 Tortoise in any stores, since it is from 2013 (if I recall correctly) and

sold like candy. That is, indeed, one of the most desirable M800s (and the resale prices reflect that!).

[1nkulus]

Fair enough! In fact, not being convinced is a good strategy against the multiplication of the birds!

 

I don't think you will be able to find the M800 Tortoise in any stores, since it is from 2013 (if I recall correctly) and

sold like candy. That is, indeed, one of the most desirable M800s (and the resale prices reflect that!).

 

Luckily, I never took a shine to any of the Tortoise models. Mine are just black and blue/black.

 

OTOH, have you acquired any new birds?

[Lam1]

 

Luckily, I never took a shine to any of the Tortoise models. Mine are just black and blue/black.

 

OTOH, have you acquired any new birds?

 

What? Not fond of the Brown Tortoises?

Heresy!

 

This year has been a bit slow so far, in what concerns birds.

But I did get the M800 Red that I was missing in my collection, and which I searched for quite some time

and a M300/K300 set, promptly confiscated by my wife .

I also vaguely remember paying for another pen that I had the impression it was

called a M1005 Stresemann. But clearly that was just my imagination!

 

Any new birds for you?

[1nkulus]

 

What? Not fond of the Brown Tortoises?

Heresy!

 

This year has been a bit slow so far, in what concerns birds.

But I did get the M800 Red that I was missing in my collection, and which I searched for quite some time

and a M300/K300 set, promptly confiscated by my wife .

I also vaguely remember paying for another pen that I had the impression it was

called a M1005 Stresemann. But clearly that was just my imagination!

 

Any new birds for you?

 

No new birds for me, just one Lamy Scribble MP. Looking for a M910.

 

As for heresy, it seems to be the norm in my case. Never warmed up to the Browns or Maki-e.

 

Glad you finally got the M800 Red. Is your M800 collection now complete or does the quest continue?

An 800 for you, a 300 for her. Keeps the peace, I suppose.

 

It could be the M1050 instead of M1005?

[Lam1]

 

No new birds for me, just one Lamy Scribble MP. Looking for a M910.

 

As for heresy, it seems to be the norm in my case. Never warmed up to the Browns or Maki-e.

 

Glad you finally got the M800 Red. Is your M800 collection now complete or does the quest continue?

An 800 for you, a 300 for her. Keeps the peace, I suppose.

 

It could be the M1050 instead of M1005?

 

 

Oh, the M910s are a grail! Good luck getting the one you want.

 

My M800 collection is always increasing. I see no end to it

 

As for the M1005, it was a poor attempt at a joke with all the delays that Pelikan is

dealing us with this pen. It was supposed to be for last year, then it was announced

for March (if I'm not mistaken) and now, who knows when it will be finally released...

(they say June...).

[1nkulus]

My M800 collection is always increasing. I see no end to it

 

Seems like you are on a never ending marathon. Remember to stay hydrated.

 

As for the M1005, Pelikan have a captive audience for the model.

They will continue to take their time, maybe even 2020.