New Addition; M400 White Tortoiseshell

[OrangeSport]

So I've had my latest addition about a week now. It's a white tortoiseshell M400 with a board nib.

 

 

I usually use fine nibs, so was intrigued to see how this was to use. It's ever so smooth, and flows really reliably. I was using Montblanc blue ink originally, but have just filled it with an orange ink by Cult Oens.

 

It's a stunning looking pen; very eye catching. So far so good. I'm really impressed.

Edited December 19, 2015 by OrangeSport

[Lam1]

Congratulations! The white tortoise is one of the most beautiful Pelikans, in my opinion.

 

I find that R&K Alt-Goldgrün is a perfect match for this pen.

 

Enjoy your new pen.

[sargetalon]

Beautiful pen. I love the coloring of the white tortoise. I second the recommendation for Alt-Goldgrun. A perfect pairing.

[masterguns]

Congrats on a beauty.

 

You might also consider Diamine Safari, which is a very nice matching ink for the pen.

[debraji]

I love the white tortoises, and put Noodler's Burma Road Brown in mine. Don't let the name fool you--it's really an olive sort of green.

[amk]

Mine's got Herbin Ambre de Birmanie in it :-)

 

I love this tortoise as to my mind it has the quality of the vintage binde - it's not pinstriped, but has little flecks and shimmers of different colours within the stripes. Still looking for its big brother the m600 white tortie, but they are difficult to catch; I had my nets laid for one recently, but it escaped...

[Manalto]

I just clicked on this thread, hoping there was a photo, to get a convenient glance at this beautiful pen. Congratulations on your new acquisition. I don't subscribe to the match-the-ink-to-the-pen approach, so any good ink will be a joy to use.

[OCArt]

The white and tortoise is such a beautiful combination. How does the white plastic do if dipped in ink while filling? Will it stain?

[masterguns]

The white and tortoise is such a beautiful combination. How does the white plastic do if dipped in ink while filling? Will it stain?

 

I've never experienced any staining or the like on mine. I do practice pretty good pen hygiene, though, by thoroughly wiping the section and feed after a fill.

[Manalto]

"Don't get ink on your pen" would be a rather severe restriction for Pelikan to expect, don't you think?

[Chrissy]

I bought one of these recently. They were selling at a bargain price on Amazon. I must try other inks in mine.

[Chrissy]

The white hasn't stained on my pen when it has dipped into the ink. However, I'm not using Noodler's bulletproof or any other kind of permanent ink, so I can't speak for those inks.

[Chrissy]

I have been using Stipula Muschiato Green in mine.

[Fabienne]

I have one, and it wasn't cheap (alas) and I love it. I don't use it enough though. It is the prettiest pen I own. Mine has a broad nib, as well. Smooth.

[Manalto]

It's such a beautiful pen but too small, I suspect, for my hand. How does it compare in size to the Souveran M800?

 

ETA: Never mind - I found a highly-detailed answer at good ol' Goulet Pens:

http://blog.gouletpens.com/2012/02/pelikan-m600-white-tortoise.html

Edited December 21, 2015 by Manalto

[jay.is.here]

beautiful pen

[masterguns]

It's such a beautiful pen but too small, I suspect, for my hand. How does it compare in size to the Souveran M800?

 

ETA: Never mind - I found a highly-detailed answer at good ol' Goulet Pens:

http://blog.gouletpens.com/2012/02/pelikan-m600-white-tortoise.html

 

Yeah, it really is stunning, but its pretty much too small for my taste. I can certainly write well with it, but I much prefer the M800/1000 sizes. I rarely use mine, but I can't seem to bring myself to sell or trade it. I also have a red stripe M400 that sits right next to the white tortoise in my pen box. I bought both for their colors. I have been seriously contemplating selling both of my M400s in order to fund another pen, but haven't done anything about it yet.

[haruka337]

I use the following inks exclusively in my Pelikan M400 Tortoise White:

Kobe #21 Shinkaichi Gold
Iroshizuku Ina-ho
Diamine Wagner
Bungbox Green Tea 88

Soon to add Alt-Goldgrun to the rotation!

 

Glad you're enjoying the pen!

[OrangeSport]

No problems with the White staining so far, and yes, the broad nib is super smooth!

[Lemajada]

Really beautiful pen.