M300 Vs M400

[kircher]

Maybe it's because i've never tried an M300, but I think I don't really get why M300s seem to be more expensive than M400s. Is there a special reason or is it just an accident of the retail chain?

[legume]

I believe the other Souveran pens share certain parts. I think the M800 and M1000 uses the same size brass piston mechanism? The M400 and M600 share the same feed specifically. These overlaps probably cut down on manufacturing costs, but the M300 needs exclusive parts.

 

It may also be produced in smaller quantities, so there are fewer pens to divide the costs between.

 

All conjecture.

Edited November 10, 2014 by legume

[Bo Bo Olson]

I just saw on a thread now up, they made a big 300 also in the early '50's...Looks to be a Large pen, wide girth....chasing MB looked like.

Up to seeing that picture, had thought the 300 had always been a small pen.

[sargetalon]

I just saw on a thread now up, they made a big 300 also in the early '50's...Looks to be a Large pen, wide girth....chasing MB looked like.

Up to seeing that picture, had thought the 300 had always been a small pen.

The M300 is a whee tiny pen. The vintage 300 is substantially bigger. It was only made for a short time,1953-1957. I believe it was export only. It was made in two versions, green and black striped. It's a bit bigger than the Pelikan 140.