Green Pelikan 1931-1965

[christof]

I finally did completed my collection of vintage green/black Pelikans. Here's the picture, wich to take was one of the reasons why I wanted to complete this sub-collection.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7128/6874471920_e6278a5c8b_c.jpg

 

 

One interesting thing to see is that pens became bigger and bigger during the time. (...and they still do! After the reintroduction of the M400 in 1982, there came first the M600 then the M800 and the latest M1000. I suspect that in the year 2050 we will write with pens big as cucumbers! Looking forward...)

 

Edited March 27, 2012 by christof

[amble63]

I'm going to have to bookmark this thread - what a great reference point. Beautiful collection.

[christof]

I'm going to have to bookmark this thread - what a great reference point. Beautiful collection.

 

Thanks and yes, the cucumber is nice, isn't it?

[Sidestreaker]

I've been looking all around for that Cucumber Pen to complete my VE collection (Vegetable Editions). I'll pay good money for it, it'll look fantastic between my favourite red pepper and eggplant....

 

Congratulations on your collection, this is great reference for all of us

[christof]

I've been looking all around for that Cucumber Pen to complete my VE collection (Vegetable Editions). I'll pay good money for it, it'll look fantastic between my favourite red pepper and eggplant....

 

Sorry, the cucumber is not for sale. It's one of my top ten!

[enricof]

Having myself the green striped 100N, 400 and 400NN, your picture is seriously mouth-watering

 

Edited March 28, 2012 by enricof

[Bo Bo Olson]

Just fell over a 100 a pen I never expected to own.

 

My first Pelikan was a 140 , I like my 120 it is a joy to write with for a regular flex F.

 

I have a friction feed 400NN .

I'm glad now. I'd only bought the pen to put it's nib on my '90's M400 Tortoise.

 

Seems like I'm missing a 300.

 

I'm surprised at how large that 300 is.

How does the body compare to the others?

 

There must be a smaller later model of the 300.

Edited March 29, 2012 by Bo Bo Olson

[TETRIS]

Nice family reunion Christof !

And how happy they are!

 

In ten years maybe you have a watermelon and not a cucumber!!!!!

 

Have to agree with you, and a big pen does not means much more ink capacity, most big pens have less ink capacity compared with smaller ones.

 

Best, and continue with your excellent posts!

 

Victor

[christof]

 

 

Best, and continue with your excellent posts!

 

Victor

 

Thanks a lot Victor!

This is good to hear from one of the true Pelikan connoisseurs.

[christof]

 

 

There must be a smaller later model of the 300.

 

You probably mean the current M300...?

[Soot]

Cucumber...LOL~ Maybe you should do a review of the cucumber pen, Christof!

 

a written review then a tasting review~~ :ltcapd:

[Bo Bo Olson]

How does the barrel of 300 compare to the others?

 

Yes, it must be the M300 I am thinking of as a small pen.

[christof]

How does the barrel of 300 compare to the others?

 

Actually, the 300 is a funny pen. The barrel is identical to the barrel of the 400. The turning knob and the clip screw are the same as the Pelikan 140. And the cap tube is the same as the Pelikan 400. Sounds like a just mixed up pen. But it's not. Original Pelikan 300 are marked on caplip and barrel end. So are mines:

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6188/6152609467_3db577a3c8_z.jpg

 

Edited March 30, 2012 by christof

[christof]

Maybe you should do a review of the cucumber pen, Christof!

 

I'm sorry. This has to wait. I still am working on my fox tail pen review...

[josera]

Wonderful collection!

[RodneyOK]

That is an absolutely beautiful collection! Thanks for the photo, and congratulations.

[pmn]

Simply beautiful!

This confirms my underlaying thought that I don´t have enough Pelikan pens...

and that I need to improve my Nikon skills.

 

Thanks for posting.

[e.t.]

Cristof,

 

wow. truly amazing. perfect photography. stunning. congratulations. oh, and love the cucumber.

 

cheers,

 

elliot