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Hi guys

 

I was wondering if anyone has experience of these nibs? How much do they differ? I’m looking for a wet smooth softish nib; similar to my Pelikan M1000/Visconti Homo Sapiens.

 

Does the broad stubbing or roundish for M8XX pens?

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Ive had both, in the original m800 14c version. The medium did what mediums usually do, namely bore me. I traded it away. I still have the B, now in Deccan Advocate. Its smooth and pleasant to write with but you really have to squint hard to see any line variation.

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I don't know if it's a recent change but the recent broads I've got from Pelikan all have a very slight stub aspect. It's not as pronounced as a MB bb nib but similar to their broad. I've grown to really like them. There are not soft at all though - very firm nibs but nicely wet and smooth.

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If you want a soft M800 nib you need an older 14c or a PF two chick 18c nib. These are very nice and soft but not flexy.

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Wet, soft, stubbish does not equal M800 nibs. They are smooth with good ink flow and no real line variation unless you get the IB (italic broad) or old obliques.

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If you want a soft M800 nib you need an older 14c or a PF two chick 18c nib. These are very nice and soft but not flexy.

 

Or an 18c E/N two chick nib. I have one in the M800 I bought in the early 1990s, and the cap ring has "W. Germany" engraved. The nib is a medium and is very springy with a touch of line variation. Very lively nib and one of my favorites.

 

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I’ve had those E/N and PF nibs as well as the 14c nibs, supposedly the ne plus ultra of m800 nibs. Any line variation is extremely subtle. None are all that soft in my book, but it probably depends on what you’re used to.

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Or an 18c E/N two chick nib. I have one in the M800 I bought in the early 1990s, and the cap ring has "W. Germany" engraved. The nib is a medium and is very springy with a touch of line variation. Very lively nib and one of my favorites.

 

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That's great to know though unfortunately I haven't tried the E/N 2 chick nib. But if it is anything like the PF 18c nib from the same era then it is delightfully soft indeed. I have the PF in medium and the 14c in fine and they are way better than the modern stiff M80x nibs. Of course if the OP wants flex then he should investigate some older Pelikans...

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Hi guys

 

I was wondering if anyone has experience of these nibs? How much do they differ? I’m looking for a wet smooth softish nib; similar to my Pelikan M1000/Visconti Homo Sapiens.

 

Does the broad stubbing or roundish for M8XX pens?

 

Thanks!

 

 

Modern M800 nibs are not soft. But they can be made stubbish by a nibmeister.

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"I’m looking for a wet smooth softish nib; similar to my Pelikan M1000/Visconti Homo Sapiens."

 

Pelikan modern M and B nibs: wet, smooth, but not softish, certainly not like your M1000 or HS Palladium, quite far actually

 

still nice nibs though

I like wet, broadish nibs, the M is already on the verge of broad and very smooth, I cannot call it boring, I do feel the difference when using it vs a steel Jowo or Bock for example, it is notably better.

Similarly the B, very broad, very wet, great for large notes, great for capital writing.

Both are very good with fast writing given the generous flow, they never make you feel you need to drag the pen, you can write fast and almost caressing the paper.

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I don't know if it's a recent change but the recent broads I've got from Pelikan all have a very slight stub aspect. It's not as pronounced as a MB bb nib but similar to their broad. I've grown to really like them. There are not soft at all though - very firm nibs but nicely wet and smooth.

 

I agree. Just bought a new Pelikan M800 with broad nib and it also has a very slight "stub aspect."

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I have an M800 IB with a good amout of line variation, but it's not springy. My M1000 EF doesn't have anywhere near the line variation, but it is springy and glides across the paper.

Both are great...my mood dictates which I pick up.

Not being a middle of the road guy, I would go with the broad!

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