Pelikan M1000

[sycamore]

I am going to purchase my first Pelikan, the M1000, M nib. Since I have never seen one, I am undecided about the black or the green. Could someone tell me their preferences? For which color is Pelikan more identified? Thanks.

[HDoug]

A big honking green Pel M1000 won't be mistaken for anything else, that's for sure!

 

Doug

[Brian C]

Very personal. I like black. Easier for me to see ink level and just classy.

[777]

I would say that the Green is THE traditional Pelikan color.

 

Black looks good, but I dislike black and gold.

 

Now rhodium trim... that's a whole different story.

 

Anyway, congrats on the pen, whichever color you get!

[Gneezo]

I have a blue stripe pelikan m800. I love the color. But if your decision is between green and black. I think green is the pelikan color. But choose which ever one you want. Just know that either one you choose, you have an amazing m1000.

[Hohn]

I understand the whole connection between signature color (green) and flagship model (M1000). But I really wish they'd offer a blue or Red M1000-- as on the M800.

 

A red/black M1000 is probably my "grail" pen.

[bernardo]

Green. Period.

[Johnson]

The green M1000 is definitely the more Pelikan-iconic, while the black is more formal and traditional. Personally I wish they would offer a black with silver trim, then it would be a no-brainer purchase for me.

 

I guess if I had to choose right now I'd go with the green. I know I owned an M1000 in the past but I can't remember which one.

[sycamore]

Thanks everyone. I am going with the Green!

[pajaro]

The green seems to be somewhat translucent, so you can see the piston travelling and get an idea of the ink level. It's an awesome pen.

[enricof]

I have both (and a M1005), if I had to choose it would be GREEN.

As others said, a white trim black could make me change my mind.

 

Can this help you?

[kilraughts]

I find all comments on M1000 very interesting since it is my number one must have. I have tried one recently and found the medium nib to be, a great writing experience having a springy slightly flex feel to it. I would be undecided on the colour but others have given good advice. Go for it!!

[Rasendyll]

I feel a first Pelikan should always be Green (as you've decided) as it is the Pelikan colour. I have a green M1000 ith a fine nib-unusually close to flex for a modern nib. I also have the now discontinued M1050- black with a Vermeil cap, with an OBB nib...Lovely!

 

You'll findthe M1000 a great experience, I'm sure!

[Tennessee Dave]

I just bought one and went with the green.

[leod]

green of course

[Tumbleweedtoo]

Glad you are going for the GREEN! You can always get a black pen, but only one Green M1000 Pelikan.

[Johnson]

I remember now, I had the M1050! the cap was beautiful but too blingy. I loved it at home but felt self-conscious with it at work.

 

I would like to someday own all the "iconic" oversize pens from the big manufacturers. I'm putting the M1000 green on my wish list.

[enricof]

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I also have the now discontinued M1050- black with a Vermeil cap, with an OBB nib...Lovely!

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Would you post a writing sample of that nib?

 

Me too, I have a (green) M1050 with a B nib, but it has no line variation (and I do not really trust the samples on Pelikan's website).

[sycamore]

Could someone post a sample writing of the M nib for the Pelikan M1000? Thanks.

[sycamore]

Could someone also post a sample writing of the M nib for the Pelikan M800? Thanks, again.