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Dear Forums, I received this piston-filler fountain pen, seen as the bottom-most pen in the photograph, a long time ago from my middle-school teacher. It must be several decades old, and I have no idea what its called, or what the nib is made of. The section, barrel and piston are all one plastic unit, with no clear way of disassembling it. The feed is identical to another Pelikan fountain pen (the one seen in the middle) that is relatively new, and it looks like the nib is Gold, but there's no stamp indicating that. Is it possible that it is made of another material? Also, does anyone know the name of the Pelikan in the middle? I can't seem to find it online anywhere. Sincerely, Tom

Hi All My Pelikan M800 with IB nib turned up to in the post! Bringing a very large smile to my face upon seeing the pen and nib! Pure Class, Seduction and sultryness! (made up word/or spelt wrong) in a box! My dilemma now is which ink do I use: Aurora Black or J Herbin Perle Noire? Anyone with any experience's of using these inks with M800 range? Thanks rrs

I have been reading about the Pelikan Steno and I have seen a couple of artists on the net who use it as a sketching pen. I have not seen them very often on ebay or in the classifieds or here. Are there other places to look for a Steno? Also I am wondering if anyone can explain the difference between the 'new' and the 'old' Stenos and how much they might run. I have the impression that market prices for the same pen can vary enormously.

Hello all, A while back I purchased a NOS M100 (the white and black version). It had an M nib, but was EXTREMELY broad so I quickly sold it. I normally use EF pens and have started getting into flex pens just a bit for some special writing (they can't ALL be daily writers, right? ). Anyway... I recently purchased an M205 in black and chrome and I absolutely LOVE everything about the pen (size, weight, color, etc.), but the nib is driving me CRAZY. It's VERY broad. The Pelikan EF is significantly broader than any of my other EF nibs (I've included a photo comparing it to a Lamy, Edison and TWSBI because they are all steel nibs and are all German, like the Pelikan) and is actually more similar to my wife's Lamy Broad nibs. Is it normal for Pelikan nibs to be this much more broad than their other German counterparts? It also exhibits a surprising amount of flex with just slight pressure (which is where the broad line is coming from, I think). I'm wondering if I should just part with it and get something else or if I should maybe send it to a nibmeister and see if I can't get it ground to an actual EF. Since I don't have other Pelikans to compare it to, I'd love your input here. If this doesn't seem to be normal, then I may contact Pelikan and see what they suggest (I've heard they have great customer service so I'm hoping maybe I can just swap the nib or something). Thanks in advance for any insight you can offer. I want to love this pen, but if it's going to write this broad, I don't think I'll be able to make a spot for it in the case. Best, Matthew http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7398/9584235179_ac29b5d37d_h.jpg

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A trilemma? Hello everyone, I'm trying to decide between these three appealing pens. I'm looking to buy them from a nibmeister, so out of the box nib QC isn't really a concern. I have a few worries for each of these pens, though: For the Pelikan (Fine nib), corrosion of the section trim ring, which I've seen a few comments about. It's also the most expensive of these three, and I sometimes get a little miffed when I look at how much less Pelikans were a few years ago, and start wishing I had come across fountain pens earlier (or never at all, lol!) For the Pilot (Medium nib), I'm worried that it might be a tad heavy for me. I've never written with any pens that weigh around 20g unposted, but I know my Capless tires me out if I write non-stop, though that's 10g heavier than the 823. The Pelikan and the Sailor are lighter, which I find attractive. For the Sailor (Medium nib), it worries me that it might be a little short unposted, but from what I've seen it's probably about a millimeter shorter at most than the Lamy 2000, which is a pen that I can write with uncomfortably unposted. The premium for the piston filling version seems a little high, but there's something dignified about a pen you don't have to open up to fill. It probably seems a little silly to fuss over it so much, but I won't be making another purchase like this for a while. I'd be grateful for any feedback or comments you guys could throw my way.

Six weeks ago I ordered a Pelikan M200 clear demonstrator at my local B&M store. I thought it was nice to support the local industry and didn`t mind having to wait one or two weeks for the pen to arrive. At least that was what they told me, that it would take one or twoo weeks until the pen was there. Now six weeks are over and they haven`t got the pen yet and I`m hearing another excuse each week I go there to check for it. To top it all off: last week I got a phonecall from them, telling me it was there. When I arrived at the shop they happily presented me....ta-dah....a Pilot G2 gel pen!!! They had mixed me up with another customer. Now I still got no M200 demo and can wait at least another week for they`re getting their new stuff only on thursdays. I`m pretty frustrated about this. I just wanted to do something good and get a nice fountain pen. I have a bad feeling about this now. It takes way too long. I have emailed Pelikan before I placed my order to make sure the demonstrator is still in production. Pelikan said that it was and ordering one would be no problem. So what now? Greetings, Moxoftritonytes

Recently I've been thinking a lot about windows. No, not those windows....I mean ink windows. When I first started my FP obsession, I never noticed them before---being too busy being awed by the wide array of nibs, finishes, and shapes of fountain pens. But now that things have calmed down (somewhat), I realize that I really like them. They're simple, functional, pretty things that remind me of stained glass when you hold them up to the light. They're not as blatant as, say, demonstrators (a personal dislike of mine), but petite, light, and floaty. And so useful, too! My MB 146 has a lovely blue striped window, and I'm currently hunting down a vintage Aurora 88 after seeing a picture of it (& its window) in someone's daily carry on FPGeeks. I know the modern 88 has a nice window too, as well as some Pelikans...(not talking about the tortoise ones, which have semi-transparent barrels...that's a rather different type of "window" than the ones I'm thinking of). Anyways, the point of this thread is, what do you feel about ink windows? And can you recommend any more pen models with them so I can Google image for some eye candy?

Hey everyone! I have been toying with the idea of purchasing a Pelikan M800. I am located in the UK and Niche Pens seem to be the obvious choice. After purchasing a 1.1mm stub Twsbi 580, I am tempted to have the pelikan nib modified to a 0.8 or 0.9mm stub/cursive italic. Niche pens do offer customisations. I am wondering if any of you have had them customise your pens and what the result was. I dont want to spend too much sending the pen off after purchase to have it customised. Are they any good? Ideally I'd send it to states to one of the two big nibmeisters but unfortunatly thats a little pricey and a pain with customs. Many thanks. V.

hello everyone! I am encountering a problem with my pelikan brilliant red ink..i see some white debris floating around inside the ink which sediment at the bottom after about an hour of stagnation. i am not sure whether it is some pigment issue or is it really contaminated. i bought the ink about 4-5 months ago and have used it once. any ideas? http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5518/9327962522_75aaacf99c_z.jpg C360_2013-07-20-18-23-13-037 by deathadder_44, on Flickr

This is my pelikan m200 green marble , it writes, in my opinionn just as well as a MONTBLANC 146 Although the nib is steel I cannot tell the difference between it and a solid gold nib If I could chose ANY pen in the entire world to write with I would choose the m200, the difference between the fine and the medium is so little that only someone who is a pen collector may be able to tell the difference, in my opinion the medium flows alot smoother.

Hi, everyone. Recently, I went to a fountain pen shop. I was trying out some pens on the shop's memo pad, which I noticed had a Pelikan logo on the bottom. The paper was extremely smooth, and I tried searching for it online, but to no avail. It was a rectangular shape, again, with "Pelikan" written on the bottom. The color of the paper was very white. Does anyone know if/where they sell this stuff? Thanks!

HELP! The section of my beautiful M600 separated from the barrel. I'm too embarrassed to say how it happened. Let's just say I had an AARP moment while flushing my pens. Where can I send it for repair? It's not "broken", i.e., cracked or smashed. It seems to just need re-attaching, but I'm not sure I want to fool with it myself unless it's a really straightforward fix someone might walk me through. Any suggestions, referrals are greatly appreciated.

Hi Everyone! I would like to get my first nicer Pelikan without overspending. I have experienced the smoothness of the Pelikano and Pelikano Jr. My favorite writer is the Waterman Phileas. I also like Lamy. Since I like a smooth writer, I am pretty sure a nicer Pelikan is what I want. So I would love the advice of all you Pelikan writers. I'd like to get a nicer one in the $100 range. Is the M200 it? What is the difference between the M200 and 205? Ideally, I would like a bright, fun or pretty color. So far I can only find it in black or marbled green/black. I don't need a gold nib. My final question is: where can I purchase a new M200 or other pen you recommend in the USA? Thank you!

I have been planning on buying the m205 red-silver, I really love the pelikan pens, i own a m200 and it is the best in my collection, should I buy it? I would like some reviews.

Hi all! I was fortunate enough yesterday to be able to go to the penfriend store up in London. I've had my eye on either a M800 or M1000 for some time now, but needed to hold one in hand in order to see their build quality etc. Seeing some nice shiny photos on here doesn't quite do the job on deciding when there's £300/£400 at stake! Anyway, I tried out a bold nib on a m1000 and was surprised by its softness and wonderful smoothness. Unfortunately they didn't have an fine on a m1000 so couldn't compare. Does anyone have both nibs? if so what are your opinions on which line size is more soft. P.S. I'm aware that Pelikan don't intend on making a flex nibs per se, but their softness is an interesting feature.

I recently won a lot of two Pelikan fountain pens on ebay. One was supposed to be an M200, turned out to be an M150. The other is a mystery to me. I tried ruettinger-web.de, but couldn't find it listed. Here are a few pictures as well as some general notes. http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p740/johnsi02/IMG_20130627_224640_369_zpsdc7fc92b.jpghttp://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p740/johnsi02/IMG_20130627_224808_044_zps968abe6b.jpghttp://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p740/johnsi02/IMG_20130627_224846_652_zps475f00a7.jpg It is a cartridge filler. The cap screws on. The nib is steel, and has the Pelikan imprint, but not size marking that I can find. Body appears to be metal. Feed is marked with a 9 on the bottom side. The other pen is the M150 for size reference. Thanks John

I bought my pelikan m200 from a seller in Germany. I only got the pen (no case). I cleaned it and then I let it dry a bit. I inked it, and it started to skip! I tried to fix it and it sort of worked (doesn't skip anymore), but I may have grinded it a little too much and I turned it into a broad nib (from a medium nib). Now I'm not sure if I want to sell it or just buy a new nib. I sort of want to sell it because I don't really have any use for the broad nib, but I like the feel of the pelikan. Any recommendations? Here's a writing sample. Is my nib supposed to flex that much? Or did I just tamper with it too much. Would anyone actually buy this? The Rhodia pad is the before the grinding, and the nondescript paper is after the grinding. http://i.imgur.com/Mt6bJku.jpg

Hello, Maybe someone can help me to identify a Pelikan FP I just found in small on-line shop. I bought it already, since the price was ridiculous (less than $10, including the shipping). It is vintage, unopened (never used), in the box. Unfortunately, there are two pictures only and the pen itself it's not quite visible. The only specification is "Pelikan a35 fountain pen". I will attach a picture of it. Thank you for your time.

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As it says above. Looking to get a flex nib and a pelikan so I thought get then together. I also very much appreciate Richard binder. All that being said. I have no idea wether to get a F or XF. Any suggestions? Thanks!

This is a long-term review of the Pelikano Junior. What that means is that it reflects my accumulated experiences and impressions after having used it for about one year. My initial impressions of the pen were very positive. While it comes in very ordinary packaging, just a plain cardboard box with blue and gold Pelikan logos scattered about, it comes across looking simple and fun. Besides the pen, there is a strip of sticky paper for writing my name on and displaying on the pen. Also included is a colorfully made cartridge of blue ink covered with cartoon characters. It's definitely geared for kids, but, despite being an adult, my inner kid-self appreciated it. I got a matching green copy (mine is yellow) for my son. It's his first fountain pen, and he's pretty happy about it. Unfortunately, its use is somewhat constrained as the school has a stupid rule whereby you are only permitted to write in pencil. He does not write much at home outside of school stuff, so we'll see what use it gets. Still, he's quite happy and likes the idea that Dad has the same pen. Inserting the cartridge is quick and easy (also for my son who is new to all this). The ink starts flowing almost immediately producing a lovely wet and smooth line. There is not exactly flex to the nib, but it does have a bit of spring to it. It makes a solid medium line. My son commented on how sparkly the ink is when just applied. I agree. This is one of the things that makes fountain pens so nice to use. The pen has now found its way into my backpack rotation. These are a group of pens kept in a case in my backpack for mobile writing. This rotation only consists of pens that would not be too painful to lose since one goes missing every now and again. The Pelikano Junior booted a Hero 616 for this slot. It works very well in this role, starting up immediately despite not being used, not leaking ink despite being bounced around (a common problem afflicting the Hero), and generally being fun to write with. Over time, it gained a hold of the #2 position in this lineup behind only a Pilot 78g with a broad (stub) nib. The 78 was the go to when I wanted to write with some variation while the Pelikano took up the role of writing equations and graphs. A number of Chinese pens circulated in the #3 position (there are only 3 slots in the pen case), but never threatened to overtake the Pelikano. About 6 months in, I noticed stress marks on the plastic cap--not a good sign. The pen also stopped posting very well. Current report: The cap on the pen is about dead with serious cracks all over. Some stress marks on the body though that is holding up better. Sent a message to Chartpak about a replacement. This is looking doubtful since the Pelikano is covered by no warranty. Fingers crossed that they have a replacement. Otherwise, the pen will have to be retired.

I just wanted to share a couple of photos I took for my blog http://marginalscape.tumblr.com/ called "Marginalia." As I've probably mentioned before, I'm an architectural historian. Lately I've been working on a few community-based projects in public history here in my hometown of Paterson, NJ. The home of the first planned industrial community in the USA. So the background I used is an 1890 illustrated history that is a wonderful visual reference and also a great place in which to get lost dreamily.

Hey everybody! Here we are, my first post after lurking for a while on this great forum. I'll just start by listing the pens that I currently own and quick thoughts on them to give an idea of where I'm coming from: Lamy Safari (F) - This pen is nice and I use it as one of my main pens for everyday writing and work (college student). This is also the first pen I bought myself. Sheaffer Prelude (M) - This is the pen that got me pulled into this great hobby. I actually found it (sorry to whomever was the unlucky loser of the pen!). I like to use this for general writing, but also for some work as well. The nib is pretty smooth which is nice, but the line is a little thicker than I truly prefer. *Cheap Chinese Pen - I got this because, well, I'm not really sure why, but compared to the other pens I have the quality is just awful and I don't use it at all anymore. Parker "51" Special - This was given to me by my Granddad because he had no use for it and wasn't going to use it. I like the way it writes and it's definitely one of my reliable workhorse pens. I had to do a (mostly) full disassembly and cleaning to clear out the breather tube to get it working well again. Sheaffer "Flat Top" Lifetime Nib - Also given to me by my Granddad. When I got it, the sac was shot as to be expected, but I ordered another one, repaired it, and now it works, mostly. I do enjoy using the pen, but due to flow issues, I have cleaned it and put it away for now. No matter what I do, the nib invariably floods and I get the occasional drop of ink on the page. I'll work it out eventually, but for now, it's on the sidelines. Plus, I have a pretty decent selection of bottled inks that I enjoy rotating through my pens. Now to the matter at hand. This summer I will be getting an internship at an engineering firm (I'm majoring in EE). This is going to be my first ever job and I'll be getting my first ever paycheck in a few short weeks. I figured that to commemorate the occasion, I would just completely blow my first paycheck on various things, one being a "nice" fountain pen. I've been looking around and I really have become hooked on the look of Pelikan pens, especially the versions with silver/chrome/whatever material it is trim. Basically, I'm asking the opinion of members on which specific pen in the line they would recommend for me. I know I don't want that M1000 monster, but I'm not sure whether to turn to the M800 or the smaller M600. I like the idea of going bigger, but at the same time, I do like to keep some sanity and I'd like to be able to use it reasonably. What saith thou? Of course, if you think there may be better options as well, don't hesitate to add those! Whew, that was a lot, thanks a ton for any suggestions or ideas!

Hello poeple, I have been a passionate user of ink pens since past 10 years. Even now, after I have graduated I still use ink pen for all my writing needs. In my childhood there was never a complain of ink clogging problems since we only had availability of 1 - 2 brands of ink and the pens we used to be in a normal price range. Off late after I brought a Mont Blanc Midnight blue (Blue - Black) which is a permanent ink, which is not mentioned on the box, I had started using it and it clogged my sheaffer prelude badly, which I have now given for repairing but my Parker 45 survived it. After this incident I have stopped using that ink. Now I have started using Waterman Blue Black and Parker Quink Blue Black ink. I am planning to purchase a purple or a black colour ink for my Parker Premier Black / Monochrome edition. This time I want to be perfectly safe and the ink brands which are available in my region are: 1. Waterman 2. Parker 3. Pelikan Edelstein 4. Mont Blanc PS: Quink Blue Black does not mention to be a permanent ink, but is it really one? I found quite a lot of people saying it to be a permanent ink but it doesn’t feel though. I have read reviews but I would like to know personal experience of people using it. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Pranav B