With all Pelikan models, the size of the
pen is indicated by the number.
From top to bottom,
in order to show relative sizes: M1000 black, M850
black/vermeil (gold over silver)(this pen is the same size as the M800 directly
below it), M800 red, M600 green, M400 blue, M350 black/vermeil and M300 green.
For example, in the Souverän series, the M300
is the smallest while the M1000 is the largest (slightly larger than a Mont Blanc
149).The M600 pictured here, is a reliable
work horse: well balanced with excellent ink capacity and a measured flow making
it an extremely functional writing instrument. Pictured below, the M400 has all
the qualities of the M600 but a little smaller with only slightly less ink capacity.The M300 is smaller yet but with the
same simple conservative style and excellent function.People also like the M300 for its portability and usefulness
in the flap of a daytimer.It is an accurate scaling down
of the full sized models. The M800 is a full sized pen, comparable to the
large pens offered by Waterman and Parker. The M1000 is as big as they come.
It is a real handful for those who like a truly big pen. We
also offer the M1050, M850 and M650, with the Vermeil
cap,gold over silver (whenever
they are available). Please see the Price Chart below. The M700 and M900 Toledos
are available as well.
The following table provides
approximate and relative measurements for the Souverän
series fountain pens. Small differences in size make a big difference in handling.
Pelikan model
Total length
Barrel
length
Barrel width
Nib unit length
M300
4 5/16", 111mm
3
3/8", 85mm
3/8", 10mm
1 13/32",
36mm
M200&M400
4 29/32",
125mm
4", 102mm
7/16", 12mm
1
17/32", 38mm
M600, M650
5
1/4", 134mm
4 1/16", 103mm
1/2",
12mm
1 1/2", 38+mm
M800,
M850
5 7/16", 141mm
4 1/8", 105mm
17/32",
13mm
1 11/16, 43mm
M1000
5
3/4", 146mm
4 1/4", 108mm
9/16",
15mm
1 29/32", 49mm
Price List
We are able
to sell these pens for less than list price. In fact, even with our modifications,
the pens end up costing less than list price. (Please see the nib repair
page for details on the alterations.)
*This is the extra-flexible nib. Flexibility can be added to
any style of point, whether fine, medium, broad or the various left-oblique and
italic points. Also, we can put both flexibility as well as an unusual grind,
possibly a sharper left oblique, on the same nib. (Both operations, with
the set up charge, $120.00)
Please
call us at 323-655-2641 to discuss your pen and nib preferences. You will
probably reach us any time between 8 am and 5 PM Pacific time.
Make
italic tip on existing Pelikan nib
(this can be done with any nib)
$55 (includes pen charge of $20)
Increase
flexibility of nib
$65 (includes pen charge of $20)
Make extra fine tip on nib
Pen charge is only applied once per pen.
$45 (not including pen charge
of $20.) This operation is sometimes done along with increasing flexibility to
create a Spencerian type nib, making the difference between the thick downstroke
and the thin upstroke even greater.
NOTE:
It is important to realize that once we customize a nib, it cannot be returned
to Pelikan for exchange. It can, however, either be re-tipped by us to other specifications,
or another new Pelikan nib can be provided.(We have, at times, sold one pen with multiple nibs.These nibs are easily interchangeable at home.)Once a nib has been made more flexible, however, it cannot be returned
to its rigid form.
