Pelikan Sizes

[Stikbob]

I am considering buying a pelikan pen. Unfortunately, I live in the middle of nowhere Alabama, and must buy it off the internet. So going to a store and seeing them in real life is out of the question. I am having a hard time determining the size of the pelikan pens compared to other pens I am familiar with, or even between the different pelikan models. Could someone with with a decent collection post some pictures of the different models side by side so that I can judge their size? If you could toss a couple of lamys or montblancs in the picture, that would help to. Thank you.

[nekosan]

Richard Binder's site (http://www.richardspens.com/) has a nifty little size comparison tool, which (IIRC) includes at least one Lamy and one Montblanc.

 

ETA: click on a pen type (e.g., Pelikan), then click on "compare new pens side by side" to bring up the size comparison widget.

Edited November 2, 2013 by nekosan

[Runnin_Ute]

Thanks,Nekosan! Forgot Richard had that tool.

[sargetalon]

This is a size comparison chart that I referred to in my early days of collecting from realpens.com. Lays it out pretty well. Sizewise, M250 = M200 = M400. The 300 is tiny and the 1000 is huge. Weight really jumps up starting with the M800 due to a brass piston. Hope this helps.

 

[Stikbob]

That tool at Richards pens is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[mori45]

It's also worth mentioning that the 14k nibs of the smaller Pelikans sometimes have a bit of spring to them and the M1000 nibs have a hint of flex. The M800s are rigid as nails comparatively.

 

If you haven't tried any Pelikans, consider paying the extra money and buying from a reputable seller who will accept returns or exchanges so you aren't stuck with a pen that isn't the right fit for you.

Edited November 2, 2013 by mori45

[Stikbob]

I wouldn't have guessed that the different models would have such different characteristics. From just the size, it looks like the m800 or m600 are the pens for me.

[JulioPB]

Hi Bob_

 

Try:

 

www.martiniauctions.com in Germany.

 

Regina Martini and her assocaites have a great selection of Pelikans, since vintage, collectable and current models.

Try there 'gidania', my friend Jürgen Kuhse has a great selection of pens too.

Both give you a great service,

 

Jürgen has an ebay site:

http://stores.ebay.es/gidania/Pelikan-/_i.html?_fsub=20143812&_sid=13908016&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

he has this now:

 

I have bought several pens and spares from both for years and have great service and communications.

 

Hope helps and enjoy your hunting,

 

Julio from Mexico

[Tdot]

I have all the sizes, and I like all of them, but the most used are the 400 and 800.

 

The 800 & 1000 are big, I wouldn't carry them in a pocket, in fact they stay at my desk. The 600 is about the size of a Parker 51. The 400/200 are great shirt pocket size and weight. The 300 is sort of a novelty but makes a nice mini notebook pen.

 

If I were in your shoes, I think I would order the cheaper (still quite nice) 200 to use as a carefree go everywhere test driver. Then follow up with a 600 or 800.

[Regulateur]

Pelikan is my absolute reference for FPs. I have a blue M600 EF. Great nib size to write in a note book; no matter the ink, it does not show through, even with Noodler's Polar inks. I would not say the nib is dry however. It's my go-to pen.

 

A week ago, I was at my B&M store and I tried a M800. I wanted to have a feel before ordering a M800 brown limited edition from Niche pens. As Sargetalon mentioned, it is heavier than the M600. Now, that might not be a big issue. However, it is top-heavy due to the brass piston mechanism. That was enough for me not to order the M800 even if it is gorgeous.

 

Check with Niche pens or the Writing Desk (no affiliation, just an happy customer) as they have great prices on Pelikan, and you get 20 percent off (no need to pay the VAT).

[Regulateur]

Oops, I forgot to mention that I am 5'11'' with medium to large hands and the M600 feel super comfortable.

[GTOZack]

M1000 is very comfortable without its cap posted

 

M600 is all around most versatile writer but some ppl lean toward M800 and i once tried M300 i didnt like it. my hand cramps bad

 

M1000 comes in two colors solid black or green sirated you get more color options on the 800 and lower.

[AntonioSt]

Here are Pelikan Shanghai M620, МВ146 and Pelikan M800.