Pelikan M900 Toledo

[manashttu]

I love Pelikans. And that, sir, is the ultimate Pelikan.

[Pen2009]

My M1000 Black trim (EF nib) had the similar issues with the nib. My pen has been shipped to Pelikan for the nib exchange more than 3 weeks ago. I hope I will get back my pen in the perfect condition as I expect it to be from the beginning at this price range.

 

It seems this misaligned tines are happening more often. I started questioning Pelikan's production process and the quality control.

[Tancred]

My dream is to own a M900 and also a M910. Together with the Montblanc solitaires and you have the most stunning pens ever made - as well as an empty bank account!

[cellmatrix]

Nice review and great pictures!

Thanks

Edited June 17, 2014 by cellmatrix

[Tancred]

Where is the best place to buy the M900 Toledo from? Prices seem very steep.

[mmg122]

With as many complaints as I see on FPN about Pelikan nibs, it's amazing to me that the company doesn't bump up their QA. I realize that the nibs are factory produced but so are Franklin Christoph and you can't beat their nibs. All it takes is a stringent QA program.

 

Excellent review. Great photos!

[stephanos]

With as many complaints as I see on FPN about Pelikan nibs, it's amazing to me that the company doesn't bump up their QA. I realize that the nibs are factory produced but so are Franklin Christoph and you can't beat their nibs. All it takes is a stringent QA program.

 

Excellent review. Great photos!

 

+1. I agree fully

[pkoko]

With as many complaints as I see on FPN about Pelikan nibs, it's amazing to me that the company doesn't bump up their QA. I realize that the nibs are factory produced but so are Franklin Christoph and you can't beat their nibs. All it takes is a stringent QA program.

 

Excellent review. Great photos!

 

I have 6 Pelikans ; most were purchased new but 2 were pre-owned. I only had one bad nib. Pelikan USA were more than happy to exchange it free of charge. Pelikan have great customer service.

[Larsonski]

I've just got a very nice present from my dad, a Pelican Toledo M900 with M nib. He has a whole collection of fountain pens (Pelican, Montblanc, Parker and Faber Castell) and he wanted me to have this one. I'm very happy with it!

What can I do best for cleaning the pen? It wasn't used for a long time, so cleaning is necessary i guess? I've ordered some ink, Pelican Edelstein Saffier. What is your opinion about this ink? Or should I choose the Pelican Fount India?

[Larsonski]

I've just got a very nice present from my dad, a Pelican Toledo M900 with M nib. He has a whole collection of fountain pens (Pelican, Montblanc, Parker and Faber Castell) and he wanted me to have this one. I'm very happy with it!

What can I do best for cleaning the pen? It wasn't used for a long time, so cleaning is necessary i guess? I've ordered some ink, Pelican Edelstein Saffier. What is your opinion about this ink? Or should I choose the Pelican Fount India?

 

Sorry, it's an early M700

[Calabria]

I've just got a very nice present from my dad, a Pelican Toledo M900 with M nib. He has a whole collection of fountain pens (Pelican, Montblanc, Parker and Faber Castell) and he wanted me to have this one. I'm very happy with it!

What can I do best for cleaning the pen? It wasn't used for a long time, so cleaning is necessary i guess? I've ordered some ink, Pelican Edelstein Saffier. What is your opinion about this ink? Or should I choose the Pelican Fount India?

You have a nice dad! You should be proud.

 

I find that my Pelikans write best with Montblanc ink. I would NEVER use Fount India or any other ink that contains pigment, or dries insoluble. If you want a very deep black, Aurora Black is an option.

[Pelikanyo]

Very nice review of my favorite Pelikan. Mine is in daily use since 1986.

 

Interesting how the newest M900 booklet is from the 910 series...silver printing and 910 panel artwork.

 

Regards,

 

Pelikanyo Paul

[hankjgg]

I also realized when writing with this pen, I could use the weight of the pen to let the nib glide onto the surface of the paper via gravity alone to give a continuous line without me needing to exert much forces (using tripod grip). Other pens could also do this but is not as effective (with occasional skipping). With the effortless writing style this pen could offer, I find it is very relaxing and not tiring at all even after many pages of writing.

Thanks for the very informative review. Interesting point about the weight.

 

I really love everything about the Pelikans except the lightweight plastic construction. The lacquer over brass Dupont and Caran d'Ache feel much better in hand ( to me YMMV ). The added balanced weight sets the pen into the hand and the nib onto the paper.

Edited August 28, 2016 by hankjgg

[Monbla]

VERY NICE review of a gorgeous pen !! They certainly have brought this pen "upscale" all around than the 1947 Toledo that I have, though the gold sleeve on mine is solid gold engraved with the same Pelikan motif as the new one has. The older models at that time were all based on the 100 series and were all the same size. Here's a small pic I have of the older model :

 

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh215/michaelintexas/Fountain%20Pens/PelikanM-100Toledo_zps02002224.jpg

 

Sorta the same but different at the same time.

Edited August 30, 2016 by Monbla