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Sometime ago, I spotted the Pelikan M915 Hunting limited edition pen on the Pelikan’s Perch website, and although I usually eschew excessive ornamentation, I found it a highly appealing fountain pen. Reading on through the blogpost, however, I was disappointed to hear about the problems with the durability of its lacquered surface when the pen gets any use. Not wanting an expensive “ museum piece” I wouldn’t be able to use regularly, I decided I could admire pictures of it, if looking was all I’d be able to do. Last Winter, however, I came across a custom pen (“Ardennes”) created by Belgian pen maker Andy Deschacht, with interesting silver work overlaid on the pen. The Pelikan 915 Hunting came to mind, and I contacted Andy to see if it was possible to recreate something akin to the 915 but more durable, and with personal modifications. Three months later, the pen was completed, and I received it this last week, and couldn’t be more pleased. With Andy’s permission, I am linking to his professional photographs of the pen, which show it off better than my amateurish attempts, which follow, showing some of the detail of his fine work. A bonus for me, was a video he and his wife made while the pen was being made, showing/documenting the entire process of the pen’s construction, which I found almost as enjoyable as the pen. It has a Pelikan 805 BB nib modified to a stub, and holds about 2ml of ink. Filled, it weighs 35g, approximately 2g more than a filled MB 149 by my own measurements, and less than a filled Diplomat Excellence (46g). The piston is smooth, the pen is well balanced, and does not post. As usual, pictures do not do justice to the artisanship and materials. The detail silver work depicts a stag/elk, a setter flushing pheasant, a Labrador eyeing ducks flying overhead, mountains in the background, with traditional oak leaves and acorns on the bands, and a pheasant tail feather on the clip. The silverwork is flush with the piston knob. The barrel and cap were made from Alumilite Lava Lamp Forest Enchantment. Working with Andy was a delight from start to finish, and I can’t recommend him more highly. Links to Andy’s photos/video: https://youtu.be/E7bW-rzCGXg https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/366952-das-jägerstück/