M1000 V.s. M800

[humsin]

Hi, I've seen many members show a great liking for the M800 while the M1000 seems to be praised less often. Is it true that there is a bigger preference of the M800 over the M1000 or is this a misconception?

[FPFan]

I think there are two main reasons why you don't see more comments about the M1000 over the M800. 1) The high cost of the M1000, 2) The size of the M1000 over the M800. A third reason could be attributed to the fact that the M1000 only come in the Green Striations, Black, and a special edition M1005 clear demonstrator that is difficult to locate now.

[olivier78860]

I have a M1000 and two M800. Well two M900 (Toledo and Concerto). The M1000 is a tad bigger, and its nib is really wonderful. Mine is a fine and can easily give a 2B line. The M800 is a great pen but the nib is clearly not as good. Buttery smooth, but less flexible (allows only one size in line variation).

 

Both models are equally solidly built, and both are worth the try.

[StephY]

I have both as well. To me, they are almost totally different pens because they provide such different writing experiences. Both have the well made fit-and-finish of high-end pens, but M800 is sturdy, smooth writing pen that is a work-horse - your most reliable soldier on the field, whereas the M1000 is the one you take out to dance the waltz or the quick-step - it's springy nib is just so responsive to the lightest change in pressure and flexes beautifully. Makes the M800 a better choice for a daily writer, and that may also be why others praise the M800 more than the M1000.

[Silvermink]

Huh, I usually see a lot of praise for the M1000 too. I love my M1050 since I had Oxonian adjust it. The spring in the nib is really nice. It is a bit of a monster, though, with a nib that bears a passing resemblance to a garden spade.

[smoores]

I guess it depends upon what kind of writing experience you prefer. I have two M800/805 pens and an M1000. As was said above, they are both great pens, just different in their abilities and assets. I love both sizes and don't plan to be without either at any point in time.

[Sasha Royale]

I have a Pelikan M600 ($425)and an M1000 ($550) .

The M800 is in between size-wise and weight-wise,

but not much of a jump either way. I guess, were

I to buy just one and not the two, it would be the

M800. Eventually, I would get an M1000 because

it is just diliciously beautiful and big.

[humsin]

Someone mentioned that the M1005 demonstrator is a special edition pen. Is $506.50 a good price for this pen?

[FPFan]

The suggested retail price is:$850 and the lowest I've seen it available is @ $660. So, I wouldn't say its a great price, but it is better than I've seen it!

[humsin]

Sadly I am far over budget to buy the M1005...I just bought a Carbon Defi S.T. Dupont, an M1000, a Lamy 2000, and bought a Kaweco Sport AC and a Lamy 2000 for my brother =((((

[georges zaslavsky]

I have two old generation m800s and two pre 2005 m1000s, I love them all with a slight preference for the m1000

[jakelogan]

I purchased it for around $450 new on a deal just to skip over a M800 and jump the gun on the new flagship. I was sorely dissapointed and sold it off the day I got it. Gosh, this thing is enormous. Not comfortably big/the "good enormous" like a 149 but just a "cramped" big that is clumsy and unbalanced.

 

The nib is modern heaven that is smooth with feedback and both springy and soft at the same time (or maybe I don't understand what springy/soft means). The nib is also a complete waterhose that won't write on any of my economical paper.

But I rarely keep a pen just for its nib. If it's uncomfortable to use, in an eye-sore Green Straited Gold Trim, it's a bad pen to me.

 

Oh yes, and I "downgraded" to a M805 blue that I am enjoying very much right now.

 

If it is comfortable to you, the M1000 is one of the best modern pens for around the $500 mark. If it's not comfortable, I wouldn't pay more than a M400 (which is also more comfortable even if smaller).

 

ALSO:

 

I would pay big bucks (think MSRP price) if they made a M805 blue with a M1000-style nib. Imagine it.

[FriendAmos]

I have a M1000 and two M800. Well two M900 (Toledo and Concerto). The M1000 is a tad bigger, and its nib is really wonderful. Mine is a fine and can easily give a 2B line. The M800 is a great pen but the nib is clearly not as good. Buttery smooth, but less flexible (allows only one size in line variation).

 

Both models are equally solidly built, and both are worth the try.

 

 

On the basis of allegations of "semi-flexibility" of the 1000 nib, I chose the 800, which I then found was too small for my large hands. I sold it. A few weeks ago, I had a chance to try the 1000. What I found is that because I write with a very light touch, there is no discernible live variation. I believe one has to exert a fair bit of pressure to get any.

Edited August 23, 2012 by FriendAmos

[leod]

I would pay big bucks (think MSRP price) if they made a M805 blue with a M1000-style nib. Imagine it.

 

that's a nice idea! does Pelikan accept suggestions?

[humsin]

I'm starting to think that M800s are more popular because they come in red and blue also.