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I bought both of these pens and the pilot 823 is silky smooth and I love how it feels when I write. I had high hopes that the pelikan would be equally as smooth but it was rather scratchy. I used a loop and saw that the tines were not even so I adjusted them and now they are even and the pen is less scratchy but still scratchy when I maneuver it in certain directions. Are Pelikan fine Nib pens all a little scratchy. I am disappointed and thinking of reaching out to pelikan. I am new to this hobby so would appreciate any input. 

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Unless you bought the Pelikan 800 used the nib should have been checked and rectified by the place you bought it from.

If you bought the 800 new it is not a minor amount to pay out or else i'd have one myself!

Even if the pen was bought as used goods from a proper pen shop you'd like to think they'd do a dip-test at the very least with their higher price writing instruments.

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Personally I find the Pelikan m800 F nib far smoother than the Pilot F nibs I own - largely bc it’s closer to a Pilot medium in width.  
 

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Thanks guys. I returned it to the authorized dealer Cult pens in the UK they were awsome and sent me a new one and tested it first before sending it back and now it is smooth and wonderful. I am now going to buy the red M600 tortoise shell limited edition from them also a fine nib. Thanks everyone. Being new I was not sure how it should have felt so appreciate the feedback. 

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9 minutes ago, James-B said:

Thanks guys. I returned it to the authorized dealer Cult pens in the UK they were awsome and sent me a new one and tested it first before sending it back and now it is smooth and wonderful. I am now going to buy the red M600 tortoise shell limited edition from them also a fine nib. Thanks everyone. Being new I was not sure how it should have felt so appreciate the feedback. 

Service is something of great value when you buy a pen by E-mail. 😉

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Yes I was so impressed I bought anitger Pelikan M1000 with an EF Nib. Is smooth and perfect. Cult Pens in the UK is amazing and it came in 2 days 

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