Where To Buy Pelikan?

[ajitk]

Where do/did you purchase your Pelikan Souveran pen?

 

I have seen a few suggestions:

 

• Amazon.com
  
• eBay seller tapin
  
• eCrater.com seller Regina Martini
  
• isellpens.com: Todd
  
• nibs.com: John Mottishaw
  

 

Of these, Regina Martini seems to be the lowest for M800 at $275.

 

Please let me know your experience with any of these sellers or if you recommend another seller.

 

Thanks!

[hrjunior]

I bought my Pelikan pens at richardpens.com (Richard Binder). But Regina Marini prices are amazing.

I wonder if this prices are true? Anybody ever purchased from her?

[andybiotic]

Plus Richard offers quite a range of custom grind nibs for the Pelikans!

[deansellers]

Plus Richard offers quite a range of custom grind nibs for the Pelikans!

And he'll tune (Binderize) the nib, test it, and include a sample of writing using the very pen you purchased.

[Wolverine1]

I got my 3 Pelikan M1000s from John Mottishaw at www.nibs.com

Prices were comparable to places like Fountain Pen Hospital, Farhneys etc. However, what was good was that John checked out each pen, smoothened the nibs, adjusted the ink flow the way I liked it, all at no extra charge. I was willing to pay the extra few bucks to have a pen souped up by an nib-meister extraordinaire. All 3 of the pens have worked very well for me, with no issues whatsoever.

[Soer]

I bought my at La Couronne Du Comte, and Mr Dennis guarantees me Quality and TOP service!!!!!

[ajitk]

But Regina Marini prices are amazing.

I wonder if this prices are true? Anybody ever purchased from her?

 

kauloltran pointed out Regina Martini's store:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/220839-best-300-pen/page__view__findpost__p__2337411

 

Regina Martini ships direct from Germany. Could that be the reason for a lower price? She seems to have only the M800 (not the M600).

 

Her storefront shows 11 feedback notes, all positive.

[WestLothian]

I bought my M600 here www.penbox.co.uk at a good price and prompt delivery.

It saved any delay at customs or hidden tax costs coming into Europe.

 

 

 

 

[smodak]

Ajit where are you? Assuming you are in the USA, Pelikans purchased outside USA would not be serviced by Chartpak even if you pay them. Pelikan Germany will. For slightly used/dipped M800 prices it is hard to beat Tapin - see his completed itemslist from ebay. If you want to buy with US warranty Todd at isellpens.com is hard to beat. I purchased a bunch from him and every one of them turned out to be great. I have not had much luck with my M200s from Binder but I know many people in the board disagree (and that is fine). Oh, for new ones from outside USA melpens has great prices too.

Edited May 11, 2012 by smodak

[ajitk]

Can someone with an M800 please measure the following dimensions and post:

 

• Remove the cap, do not post it. Measure from tip of nib to tip of barrel.
  
• Close the pen (i.e., screw the cap back on the pen) and measure tip to tip.
  
• Width of barrel at widest point.
  

 

The Pelikan web site claims the M800 is 16.3 cm long but it is unclear if that is tip of nib to tip of barrel of tip of cap to tip of barrel (i.e., pen closed).

 

I measured a Parker 51. It measures 5 inches from tip of nib to tip of barrel. And the widest section is 0.3-0.4 inches in diameter. That pen feels very comfortable in terms of length, width, and weight. I want to know how different the M800 will be.

 

Thanks.

[fpc]

Richards pens has a comparison feature, where you can show the M800 along side

any number of other pens. THe measurements are also listed there. I have bought

a lot of pens from Pen Gallery. There Pelikan prices beat most in the states.

I sell pens is a close second.

 

Don

[Butler51]

I bought an M800 from Regina Martini a number of years ago. The transaction was smooth; the price was reasonable. The shipment arrived from Germany.

Edited May 11, 2012 by Butler51

[JMichael]

If a "51" fits your hand consider the 600 size Pelikan. It is a more traditional size and may suit you better.

[ajitk]

Richards pens has a comparison feature, where you can show the M800 along side

any number of other pens. THe measurements are also listed there. I have bought

a lot of pens from Pen Gallery. There Pelikan prices beat most in the states.

I sell pens is a close second.

 

Don,

 

Thank you for the pointer. Another good comparison is at: http://tylerdahlpens.blogspot.in/2011/05/pelikan-size-comparison.html

 

From Richard's table, I am most interested in the capped length, uncapped length, barrel diameter, and weight. I don't post, so posted length is of less concern.

 

Item Parker 51 M800 M600

Capped length (mm) 140 139 134

Uncapped length (mm) 128 129 129

Diameter (mm) 11.9 13 12.4

Weight (g) 19.3 28.8 17.4

 

(Should I care about barrel length: P51 126mm, M800 106mm, M600 104mm?)

 

The M800 matches the P51 in capped and uncapped lengths. Barrel diameter and weight are higher for the M800. The M600 is lighter than the P51 and closer in barrel diameter.

 

I've seen many reviews stating that the M800 may be heavier but feels just right. One review even went as far as to say that the M800 almost becomes part of the hand, it "disappears". Does a heavier pen contribute to more fatigue or does the weight add to the ergonomics? Does the weight improve handwriting?

 

My regular pen is a Hero (both 332 and 336). These are extremely light. Compared to them, I prefer the heft of the P51. Does this mean that I would prefer the heft of the M800 even more?

 

I would like to improve my handwriting, so if a heavier pen will help with that, I am all for it.

 

How much of a difference will the barrel diameter make? Does it help or hurt?

 

Thanks.

[ajitk]

I bought an M800 from Regina Martini a number of years ago. The transaction was smooth; the price was reasonable. The shipment arrived from Germany.

 

Butler51,

 

Thank you for sharing your experience. She promptly replied to my inquiry yesterday. Her prices are the best of the lot.