New (to me) 400 tortoise

[TgeekB]

Just received my 400 tortoise. I believe this to be the 400nn (correct me if I’m wrong). It cam3 with the matching mechanical pencil and leather case, so a nice set. The plunger is a bit stiff so I will lightly lube it but it writes like a dream. Has an EF nib. Next I’m going for a 100. 😎

 

[Newton Pens]

Yes I think an NN.  Very nice.  I had one a long time ago but didn't keep it for too long.  It's one of those I'll probably replace one day. 

[TgeekB]

I’m going by the cap shape thinking nn. I’m new to this though so I’m confident the experts will chime in.

 

My 140 is green striated and the 400nn tortoise. Now I need to see what colors are available with the 100 and decide which to go for. 

[Mr Bill]

What a great set you've scored, those tortoise stripes look grand. 

I'm hoping for 400nn just like that one day. Cheers.

[mana]

Lovely 400NN (and 450)! That is a really nice looking specimen and it is great that it is a part of a matching set. Those 450 are wonderful too, I love how solid they feel in hand.

[Penman222]

Very nice set.  I think my next bird will be a 400nn tortoise. I already have a 400 green. 

[Seney724]

21 hours ago, TgeekB said:

Just received my 400 tortoise. I believe this to be the 400nn (correct me if I’m wrong). It cam3 with the matching mechanical pencil and leather case, so a nice set. The plunger is a bit stiff so I will lightly lube it but it writes like a dream. Has an EF nib. Next I’m going for a 100. 😎

 

 

 

 

Congratulations, this is a beautiful set!!

 

You might also want to consider acquiring a vintage 400.  I prefer the vintage 400 over the 400nn but that is 100% personal preference and nothing more.  Both are wonderful fountain pens.

Some of the colors of the 100s are really breathtaking.  But, brace yourself, so are their prices!!

 

Good luck!

[IThinkIHaveAProblem]

nice set! 

congrats

[TgeekB]

20 minutes ago, Seney724 said:

 

Some of the colors of the 100s are really breathtaking.  But, brace yourself, so are their prices!!

 

Good luck!

This is what I’m discovering so I’m really going to take my time. Looking on eBay.de also. Time is on my side. 

[Seney724]

23 minutes ago, TgeekB said:

This is what I’m discovering so I’m really going to take my time. Looking on eBay.de also. Time is on my side. 

Yes, it is.....and don't forget it.  There are some sellers who will try to convince you otherwise.

 

Depending upon where you live, you might want to try to get to a pen show where you can see and try the FPs for yourself.  You can get a great education if you go there with that intent and not the intent to necessarily make a purchase.  You'll also meet some terrific sellers at the show who have little to no online presence.  Many of them offer the education and more favorable prices...both at no extra charge!!!  😉

[sansenri]

yes, 400NN.

 

After the launch of the Pelikan 400 (which looks rather similar to the modern M400), Pelikan made the 400N (N stands for Neu, i.e. new) but just a couple of years later they replaced the 400N with the 400NN (so the name stands for 400 new new... ).

Consequently the 400N is a rare pen, however the 400NN is much more elegant.

As a matter of fact in my opinion it is perhaps the most elegant Pelikan ever made.

A lovely pen, both in tortoise finish and in the more common green.

 

[brokenclay]

55 minutes ago, sansenri said:

After the launch of the Pelikan 400 (which looks rather similar to the modern M400), Pelikan made the 400N (N stands for Neu, i.e. new) but just a couple of years later they replaced the 400N with the 400NN (so the name stands for 400 new new... ).

 

Or "nagelneu" (brand-new, literally nail-new, but whatever)!

[TgeekB]

5 hours ago, sansenri said:

yes, 400NN.

 

After the launch of the Pelikan 400 (which looks rather similar to the modern M400), Pelikan made the 400N (N stands for Neu, i.e. new) but just a couple of years later they replaced the 400N with the 400NN (so the name stands for 400 new new... ).

Consequently the 400N is a rare pen, however the 400NN is much more elegant.

As a matter of fact in my opinion it is perhaps the most elegant Pelikan ever made.

A lovely pen, both in tortoise finish and in the more common green.

 

 

I wondered what the nn stood for. Thanks! 

[carola]

On 7/12/2021 at 12:36 AM, brokenclay said:

 

Or "nagelneu" (brand-new, literally nail-new, but whatever)!

"Nagelneu". 😂 Never even thought of that! But that sums it up pretty nicely. Thank you for a good laugh.

[Bo Bo Olson]

I have both the semi-flex 400NN OF and the 450 in green stripe.

 

All my life (50 years of scribbling) I hated mechanical pencils (Jotters and cheaper)....then one day by mistake that 450 MP landed in my hand....great balance. I didn't touch a fountain pen for 6 weeks until I ran out of lead....took me a while to get back into fountain pens.