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Not at all. I do not find it small. My hands are not large, anyway, approximately 20 cm from my middle finger to my wrist's wrinkle (fingers themselves of aorund 7-8 cm). I never post it. I found that its size and weight is good for all types of writing. I can enjoy larger/heavier pens for brief notes etc., but when I want to write for long periods of time or carry it out in my pocket I prefer the size and weight of the M200.

What's the nib like on it? The one on my Parker IM is driving me mad! So scratchy

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What's the nib like on it? The one on my Parker IM is driving me mad! So scratchy

 

I have a broad nib which is incredibly smooth and it's got a bit of flex too.

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I have an M200 with an M400 nib. I really do like it but I will say that the EF nib is waaaay broader than an EF. Depending on the paper, it feels more like a F or even a B.

 

As for the size, I have big hands and I hold the pen fairly high up, above the section, so I have to use it posted, otherwise it is too short. If you hold your pen close to the nib, it will not be necessary to post.

 

I have written extensively with it and found it to be quite comfortable. Back in April I wrote around 60 pages of reading notes over the course of a week with it and never had any comfort issues. In fact, I hardly thought about the pen at all after a while. The experience was frictionless, seamless!

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I agree with everyone saying Pelikans multiply! I have several of the vintage Pels now and only one modern (80s) M400. No M200.

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Not at all. I do not find it small. My hands are not large, anyway, approximately 20 cm from my middle finger to my wrist's wrinkle (fingers themselves of aorund 7-8 cm). I never post it. I found that its size and weight is good for all types of writing. I can enjoy larger/heavier pens for brief notes etc., but when I want to write for long periods of time or carry it out in my pocket I prefer the size and weight of the M200.

I do find size an issue. It is also a light pen, and the threads are sharp. Not the most comfortable writer but a darling pen!

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