Pelikan M7000 Majesty: Two *HUGE* JPEGs

[devjeethensh]

Hi Clive,

I hope you remember me . I remeber you as the one with the same passion as me to acquire a Pelikan Majesty. Have you managed to acquired one. Then please let me know if you really find it as good as you thought initially. I am in US(NY) and trying to acquire one desperately.I want it in fine nib only. Is that a wise decision.

 

Please suggest . Mail me at dhensh@kmbs.konicaminolta.us

 

Thanks,

 

Devjeet.

[Hoarder68]

Many FPN members are impatiently awaiting the unveiling of Pelikan's M7000 Majesty, an event whose time is finally due (coming to a FP dealer near you in October, 2007). I'm of the opinion that it represents one of, if not the most innovative and unique Pelikan fountain pen designs to date. The proud title Majesty says it all, IMHO.

 

I've never felt this compelled to purchase any one FP, so . . . if its reviews are positive, I am definitely going to buy one.

 

Anyone else feel the same way?

 

Best Regards from Encinitas, CA.

 

-Clive

 

OK . . . I promised a couple of HUGE images.

 

Here they are:

 

http://www.scherzando.info/imatges/2007%20Majesty%20estilografica.jpg

 

 

http://www.scherzando.info/imatges/2007%20Majesty%20estilografica%20abierta.jpg

I have it. It is great. I am crazy about it.

[Hoarder68]

I think $400 is a fair price this pen (to me at least).

Where can you get one for $400.00. I will gladly buy a couple more of them.

[devjeethensh]

Hi All ,

 

Has anybody come across a comprehensive review of ''THE MAJESTY'' yet ........ We all know about the physical specifcations , but maybe some of us , who actually own the pen , can share thier experiences ....Thanks.

 

Devjeet.

[Hoarder68]

I disagree with you about plating. Not everyone who wants to buy a silver pen wants the tarnish that goes with it - that's why they plate. But the base metal is still silver.

 

Yes, the base metal is silver, but what you see is the plating, not the silver. As to silver tarnishing, it takes maybe five minutes a year to keep it sparkling. The look of silver is unmistakable, and to me, the slight tarnishing is a very small price to pay, or a benefit, depending on how you look at it. Of course, it is all a matter of personal taste.

 

 

Well, I love vermeil. It's not just ordinary gold plating on brass - it has a special 'look' and quality that only gilded silver has. As I love both gold and silver, but could never afford solid gold, vermeil is a very nice compromise.

I'm with you on that and the gold plating will hold much better to sterling than any other base metal.

[devjeethensh]

Hi All,

 

Would like to share with you all , that i have received ''THE MAJESTY'' just now . What more can i say about it , other than that it's a stunner . The quality of workmanship is excellent and the look and heft of the pen reek of pure class..The fine nib on mine is an absolute joy to scribble or draw with .I can safely say that it's a very well designed and engineeered product , just by noticing small things like the barrel screws have a locking mechanism. The presentation box is huge and a very good looking one too .This pen can be best described by the lines in the supplied catalogue '' When Passion meets German craftmanship, the result is a thing of wonder:a work which will last forever''.

 

I would like to thank the members of this board to bring this pen to my notice and suggest Pamelakbraun's name . My personal experience of buying this pen from her was great . I was in touch with her for more than one month, as i wanted one in fine nib only and she got it for me finally at a good price. I would recommend her to everybody for both price and promptness in delivery and addressing your issues.

 

Thanks and waiting to hear from you folks,

 

regards,

 

Devjeet.

[Hoarder68]

Hi All,

 

Would like to share with you all , that i have received ''THE MAJESTY'' just now . What more can i say about it , other than that it's a stunner . The quality of workmanship is excellent and the look and heft of the pen reek of pure class..The fine nib on mine is an absolute joy to scribble or draw with .I can safely say that it's a very well designed and engineeered product , just by noticing small things like the barrel screws have a locking mechanism. The presentation box is huge and a very good looking one too .This pen can be best described by the lines in the supplied catalogue '' When Passion meets German craftmanship, the result is a thing of wonder:a work which will last forever''.

 

I would like to thank the members of this board to bring this pen to my notice and suggest Pamelakbraun's name . My personal experience of buying this pen from her was great . I was in touch with her for more than one month, as i wanted one in fine nib only and she got it for me finally at a good price. I would recommend her to everybody for both price and promptness in delivery and addressing your issues.

 

Thanks and waiting to hear from you folks,

 

regards,

 

Devjeet.

Quite right my good man.

[devjeethensh]

Thanks to people like you and Clive for all the infomation ...

 

I have made discovered something very pleasant just now ......The reverse side of this nib writes very smoothly but much finer than the correct side up .This is something very similar to the Classic Duopint Nib pens...Isn't this complete value for your money :clap1: :clap1:

 

enjoyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[wspohn]

This looks to me very like the Parker Esparto - they used the smaller size (in this case M600 instead of M1000, in the case of Parker, International instead of Centennial) because they felt that the weight would be too high in solid silver in the larger size (I say, let the wimps who can't heft the big boys fend for themselves!).

 

I was writing with my CP6 Marguerite (based on the M1000) the other day and there is no way I'd want to give up that lovely big flexy nib.

 

If someone wants to send me their M7000 I'd be glad to post a comparison......

[David Miles]

This looks to me very like the Parker Esparto - they used the smaller size (in this case M600 instead of M1000, in the case of Parker, International instead of Centennial) because they felt that the weight would be too high in solid silver in the larger size (I say, let the wimps who can't heft the big boys fend for themselves!).

 

I was writing with my CP6 Marguerite (based on the M1000) the other day and there is no way I'd want to give up that lovely big flexy nib.

 

If someone wants to send me their M7000 I'd be glad to post a comparison......

 

 

No, it's not like the Duofold Esparto. The Esparto is 132mm long and 11mm in diameter, while the Majesty is 135mm long and 13.5mm in diameter. So it is rather bigger, though obviously not as large as the M1000. I think the Majesty is also heftier than the CP6, which is a relatively light pen for a sterling. What I don't like about the CP6 is that Classic Pens chose to apply a silver foil to a plastic underlay rather than make the pen fully sterling silver - I guess this was to keep the weight down. Actually there are some very nice sterling pens that are not particularly big - e.g. the Graf von Faber Castell Sterling Silver and the Dunhill Sidecar Sterling Limited Edition. In my view, the main downside to the Esparto is that Parker chose not to make the pen fully silver(unlike the solid gold Esparto which is fully metallic) and left the ends of the cap and barrel, as well as the nib section, in black plastic. A big mistake - the pen would have been much more aesthetically pleasing in full silver.

[Hoarder68]

This looks to me very like the Parker Esparto - they used the smaller size (in this case M600 instead of M1000, in the case of Parker, International instead of Centennial) because they felt that the weight would be too high in solid silver in the larger size (I say, let the wimps who can't heft the big boys fend for themselves!).

 

I was writing with my CP6 Marguerite (based on the M1000) the other day and there is no way I'd want to give up that lovely big flexy nib.

 

If someone wants to send me their M7000 I'd be glad to post a comparison......

 

 

No, it's not like the Duofold Esparto. The Esparto is 132mm long and 11mm in diameter, while the Majesty is 135mm long and 13.5mm in diameter. So it is rather bigger, though obviously not as large as the M1000. I think the Majesty is also heftier than the CP6, which is a relatively light pen for a sterling. What I don't like about the CP6 is that Classic Pens chose to apply a silver foil to a plastic underlay rather than make the pen fully sterling silver - I guess this was to keep the weight down. Actually there are some very nice sterling pens that are not particularly big - e.g. the Graf von Faber Castell Sterling Silver and the Dunhill Sidecar Sterling Limited Edition. In my view, the main downside to the Esparto is that Parker chose not to make the pen fully silver(unlike the solid gold Esparto which is fully metallic) and left the ends of the cap and barrel, as well as the nib section, in black plastic. A big mistake - the pen would have been much more aesthetically pleasing in full silver.

I don't have the CP6, but my CP5 suits me more than the Esparto I just received. I have not weighed them but the vintage CP5 feels heavier than the modern CP5.

[wspohn]

In my view, the main downside to the Esparto is that Parker chose not to make the pen fully silver(unlike the solid gold Esparto which is fully metallic) and left the ends of the cap and barrel, as well as the nib section, in black plastic. A big mistake - the pen would have been much more aesthetically pleasing in full silver.

 

I agree- but that isn't unusual. The Duofold Centennial in sterling has black plastic ends, the Aurora Optima, the Waterman Man 100....

 

I don't object to the sections being in plastic - although I have seen many that complain about that as they say they don't like the feel of metal where they hold the pen. So pens that are silver all over, except for the section are fine with me - the Sailor 1911, Waterman Edson LE, and I think that the plastic section can add to the appearance - my Aurora 80th Anniversary sterling with red section and cap top makes a statement.

[David Miles]

Each to his own. I tend to feel that if you are going to go to the trouble and expense of purchasing a sterling pen, then it should be both hefty enough (at least 2 oz) and fully in silver. I adore the Waterman Man 100 sterling in full sterling (the first version) - the later version with the black ends didn't attract me at all. Likewise, I much prefer the CP5s to the official Parker sterling Duofolds. As for Aurora, hmmm, not my cup of tea at all.

[Hoarder68]

Each to his own. I tend to feel that if you are going to go to the trouble and expense of purchasing a sterling pen, then it should be both hefty enough (at least 2 oz) and fully in silver. I adore the Waterman Man 100 sterling in full sterling (the first version) - the later version with the black ends didn't attract me at all. Likewise, I much prefer the CP5s to the official Parker sterling Duofolds. As for Aurora, hmmm, not my cup of tea at all.

I have both the CP% and the Parker sterling Duofold and I agree with your comparison.