Pelikan of nib Has some springy flex feeling to it. Grip firmly on front and back of lower faces of the nib when removing/inserting to avoid distortion. Some nibs will This seems to br the second or perhaps the third revision of the Pelikan nib grades list, I believe from the era of later 100 (1936-44) and 100N (1937-54), since Pelikan established its own in-house nib production. The plug-in nibs were Two-tone 18k gold nib This nib unit can only fit into the M800, M900 and M910 pen. Rather than buying a new pen, I’d try and hunt down vintage nibs for your M200 (all M400 nibs will fit), or buy a NOS model that has the right size and nib for you. They are not at all springy. Pelikan is known for its quality, hand-crafted construction and materials. 100+ bought in past month. The gold-plated stainless steel nib of the fountain pen ensures an effortlessly smooth writing experience, with a range of nib widths (EF, F, M, B) to suit every writing style. Unless requested otherwise, each pen or nib you purchase from us will be caref Hello. (My Pelikan focus is vintage 100N and 400's) The CN nib is unlike any other Pelikan nib, IMHO. You take the unit, place it on a hard surface (nib pointing upwards) and push the collar down, towards the back of the nib/feed (thus: towards the surface). One of my daily writers (vintage Pelikan 400NN) has an OF nib. This post will explore how Pelikan’s Does anyone have the same nib preference and have a Pelikan? What size do you recommend: fine or medium? My vintage Pelikan fines are finer unmodified than my contemporary extra fines. any 18k that you find ‘in the wild’ is more likely to have been produced in the 25 years since September ‘97 than in the 7 years Throughout the years, there has been a lot of discussion over a few of the hallmarks that have graced some of Pelikan’s nibs. Pelikan stopped grinding their nibs to interesting points sometime in the 90s, I think. Just wanting your opinion regarding pelikan nib sizes. Both pens are very well made, so it is a difficult choice. (According to pelikan-collectibles. the Pelikan 500's OBBB is much too big to use outside of big 2/3rds-3/4ths a page wide signatures. A nib from the later produced Pelikan 150 should also work. but . Their standard widths include EF, F, M, and B. It was to be my first CN nib. I already have an M600 with an EF nib, and love it, but decided that now was the time to try a fatter nib. Screws into grip section. That Pelikan can produce other nib widths has been shown in recent years in various models in which, for example, IB-nibs (Italic broad) were offered. The Pelikan Souverän M1000 is Pelikan's flagship fountain pen. The picture to the right This is the second post of what is intended to be a three-part series looking at various aspects of Pelikan’s nibs. The M900 is of course not an M600 but judging by the whole nibs themselves, the M600 which is about 10% shorter and 30% narrower than the M900 (= M800) can still have about the same nib tip width. The nibs of the Pelikan 100 differ in various Music Nib – A flexible nib with two slits designed for recording musical notation; S – (Special) – A custom ground nib from the “Make a Wish Pelikan’s 18C-750 nibs are very similar to their 14 karat offerings in terms of durability and performance. I tend to write small, and F and EF nibs usually suit me, but a recent purchase of a Parker 51 with a medium nib gave me If the diameter of the M800 nib is 6 mm (just to clarify what the size of a nib means, to my knowledge the "standard european size", #5, #6, #8, etc. The caveat of course is the type of ink one uses as well?! The reason for my question is that I have a fine nib on my m200 bu Pelikan M800 nib units in 18k gold are provided as a complete solid unit with housing and feed – the entire nib unit easily screws in and out of your pen. I have a '50-54 500 with an eyeballed OBBB. 00. The tip of the nib is made of iridium, a refined metal of the platinum group. Here is a first try, writing using the Pelikan M800 with O3B nib. com for the Cross Townsend gold nibs. It started to skip and ink flow start to have problem. ) I remember that this Pelikan's 14 K nib was small in size & had a feed with longitudinal vanes, instead of the more common comb-like slit structures. Having just got a loupe I now see there is a little flat spot on the left tine, presumably There are two italic nib offerings from Pelikan. and the very same complaints being made even today! You see IMO the fat and blobby nib and stiffer nib was designed for the ham These nibs were produced by Montblanc for Pelikan and are highly desirable and valuable in today’s market. Out of 3 or 4 EFs, only one actually wrote like something that I'd consider an EF. It is always best to check with someone who really knows Pelikan pens for nib compatibility. My vintage OB and OBB nibs are all rather wet but in a perfectly well mannered way. 00 $50. Personally I don't see the point of getting the M405 unless you really want a stiff nib. Witness the unique creation of Pelikan Fine Writing instruments or share your passion for traditional fountain pens and join the Penexchange forum. Grip firmly on front and back faces of the lower part of nib when removing/inserting to avoid distortion. ) The goal is to have a more finely writing nib. The only very slight difference may be in line width in that the Pelikan medium oblique is . So glad I bought it. Pelikan’s nib assemblies are excellent at keeping the feed from drying out, so the pen is almost always ready to use, an often overlooked I did manage to get the nib out of a Pelikan Jazz Elegance, something very difficult according to many owners of this model in the forums. Today I got two M200 old style (W. This makes writing even more fun! Pelikan - a strong brand at your side. Despite all of them being EF nibs, only the one true EF writes with that same "on a needle Pelikan M200 yellow Kaufhof: M steel nib. Price, Refills M200 Stainless Steel Gold-Plated Extra Fine Point Nib - 969139. As soon as you start using pressure the stubbish character of the nib becomes significant. I don't know that I can feel any difference between those and my M400 nibs that were likewise ground to italic. However, what I was trying to convey is that the Pelikan nib widths vary in my experience - meaning two medium nibs can have different widths. e. Has someone seen this before? The Pilot F nib will write more finely than the Pelikan EF, unless you get an unusually narrow Pelikan nib. Thanks to the tried and I just got a lovely new Pelikan Souverän M400 with a medium nib. Most modern Pelikan nibs also have a bright metal collar (or ferrule) at their base, just above the threads. I want the pelikan nib to have the same line width as the metro (or at least not fatter), but I don't know if I need a pelikan fine or extra fine. Price, product page $42. It writes extremely well. That usually means that the groove should be in the middle of the breather hole. It is possible to disassemble the unit by hand, and I have done so on the M1000, M800, M400 and 200 models. Pelikan M200: F nib 18 cts 1 tone * Pelikan M1000: m nib 18 cts 2 tone * While checking with a magnifying glass, I noted on the right side of the three pens marked with a star a signature representing a circled PF. 4. The downstrokes and cross strokes are uniform and lacking variation. I think this pretty much stayed the standard style of Pelikan nibs till 1998. I also have a W. To commemorate the occasion, they are offering the Fritzfeder 135 nib for the I'm considering whether to purchase for my twenty-five-year-old Pelikan M800, F nib, pen an EF replacement nib. And I have some steel nibs that are as great as some of my gold nibs; in my semi-flex pens, and I find steel 200's nibs to be just as great as a '82-97 Pelikan gold 400/600 nib. That way, using a rubber or rag, it is easier to remove the nib. After many attempts, the solution was to soak the section for 24 hours. The BB on my M900 is not a stub and not an italic nib. The nib It is also highly likely that even Pelikan’s vintage nibs are, by and large, devoid of iridium since they did not begin manufacturing pens until 1929, a time when other manufacturers were already moving onto more affordable alloys (also notwithstanding the fact that their nibs were initially made by a third-party manufacturer for the first The Pelikan nibs are indeed changeable. Pelikan is renowned among pen enthusiasts as one of the best manufacturers in the industry. Around the year 2012, Pelikan discontinued production of oblique nibs in the widths of OM, OB, OBB, and O3B. I have B and OB in Pelikan and (OBB in another brand) from that era. The picture to the right shows the I see the following description on nibs. , and with that I exclude Japanese sizes which use different numbering, is the diameter of the feed in mm on which the nib will go, and of the round recess in the section which holds the nib and I'd like to get something that won't be too large for daily writing at the office and journaling. Pelikano® Díky měkkému úchopu je každý model garancí pohodlného psaní! Pelikano® Standard edition The high-quality nib of the Pelikano® fountain pen is made of robust stainless steel and is available in nib sizes A, F, M and L. These hallmarks can be found in a few different places on a nib, the most common being on the right, just above the collar (M800’s) but there have also been examples reported with the hallmark being covered by the Standard Edition. The strange shape ot the nib close to the nib-tip is still a question mark to me. The vintage ones are from the 1950s and I have several "Binderized" Pelikan steel nibs for my M200s (cursive italic and crisp italic of different widths). Pelikan took the nibs back In-House from Bock. The Pelikan M1000 nib, 18k, two-tone is well-suited for tip Those nibs look much like my '50-60 medium-large maxi-semi-flex 146's nib. Can also be used to upgrade M200 pens to a gold nib. Hope to find someone to make reproductions of the tool. We expect to receive our first shipment in late March or early After talking to a number of pen retailers and nib meisters at the Long Island Pen Show this past Saturday, I heard that Pelikan has been making its nibs to suit ballpoint pen users, meaning the nibs are bigger and rounder and more highly polished and offer suffer baby's bottom and other issues that won't show up until the pen has been inked. If you take any Pelikan Souverän pen and have the chance to try out different nib 🇩🇪 GERMANY. Replacement nib and feed for Pelikan M600 fountain pens. How does the Pelikan Souveran M1000 "B" and "BB" nibs compare to Lamy's 1. The first post was a discussion of the PF and E|N hallmarked nibs. To my surprise, the EF nib writes just like an M nib. $19 delivery Mar 21 - Apr 11 . ----- For OP, there are some options. I personally prefer the M215, the one with a weighted body, because the regular M205/405/605 are extremely It was the last Pelikan nib that was taken back In-House. Germany with a 'Medium' 18C E|N nib. The Pelikan nibs of today on M400/M600 pens are 14Kt gold nails. 0 or B The first fountain pens of the model Pelikan 400, which came onto the market on 25th of May, 1950, were equipped with plug-in nib unit. The large nib is made of 18k gold, refined with a rhodium decor, and writing quality tested by hand. The [] Joshua; excellent discussion on nib removal. I think that your experience may reflect the fact that the 14k nibs were all made before 1990/91. 00 $ 42. These nibs enable a writing style in which the But the nib was so smooth & gave such great line-width variation. Nibs for the fountain pens in the Classic and Souveran range can be bought on their separately of the pen, for example to replace a damaged nib or as a spare in another width. One is an 18C italic broad that was available on the M800 and the other is an italic medium that is stainless steel and was available on the M200. If you love seeing your ink shade and sheen, this nib will deliver. A nail is a nail, be it steel or gold. So it is a Pelikan 100 nib adapted to a pelikan 400 feed. I've had a couple steel Pelikan EF nibs, and it's been a mixed bag in terms of consistent line width. I would disassemble the existing tripple and try to put in an old OEM nib from the original Pelikan 120. It w Pelikan replacement nib for the Tradition Series M205 and M215 fountain pens. I have a vintage Pelikan factory nib & feed removal for the Pelikan 100, 100N & IBIS. Fritz Schimpf is a long standing and well known retailer of fountain pens in Germany. The Pelikano ® Junior is the entry into the world of fountain pens - in a contemporary and modern design! Because many novice writers are not yet able to precisely dose the force while writing, it has an extra pressure-stable and elastic beginner's nib. *** The old vintage '50-65 Kugal nibthe KOB, KM, had a ball on top for those who liked to write with a pencil. I did that having read some comments on FPN that indicated that oblique nibs can give a little line variation and interest to one's writing without the need to vary writing pressure as with a flex nib. 00. A few months back, I bought a very lightly used 1989-1990 Pelikan M800 W. Some 18k nibs were also made from 1990/91 but before September 1997. Will send you a photo for your info. Nib sizes are not standardized, but western nibs (Pelikan, jowo, waterman, sheaffer, parker, montblanc, Lamy etc) are typically close to each other for the same marking. Moon Boot Icon Nylon Insulated Slip On Unisex Snow Boots. The bush had a length of 17 mm until mid-1931; it was then shortened to 12 mm. The rest write in a range I'd consider somewhere between a F and M. First post, please be gentle :-) Some time ago I got a rather lovely used Pelikan M805 Black, but the Fine nib writes a _very_ fat line, in my view. Try a Pelikan 4001 ink (many brands recommend using their On this forum the Pelikan vintage nibs are identified as "semi-flex" or "maxi-semi-flex/'flexi'" But how does one identify which vintage nibs are considered to have flex? On the big auction website I noticed 3 different design patterns on vintage Pelikan nibs (see attached image). Some of Pelikan’s nibs have even been designed for incredible flexibility, such as the stenographic (ST) nib whereas others will inherently have a degree of flex simply by virtue of the manufacturing process though this was unlikely to have been the intended goal. Pelikan has been producing gold nibs itself since 1934. ) Somehow, the Pelikan m215s, although they feel wonderful in the hand, feel like they have a lightweight nib that floats on the paper (yes they are smooth). The same tool also has a vise that is used to remove the plunger mechanism on the 100 and 100N’s. All M80x nibs made since September 1997 are 18k ones. The 140s and 400s had gold versions produced from 1954 – 1965 and the 120s came with stainless steel variants made from 1957 – 1965. Replacement nib unit for Pelikan Souverän 1000 fountain pen, available in 10 nib widths - 18 carat bi-colour gold. 2. Strange. The Kugel nibs from Pelikan aren't exactly a ball tip nib-- it's more like a dimple near the tip. Contrary to what one should expect from a German company, it looks Pelikan uses inch treading on their nib assemblies. When I first filled the pen, it write pretty smooth except toward the end of the page. Italic Nib (I) Pelikan used to offer the Classic M200/M205 fountain pen in an "italic" nib. The nib and feed are friction fit whereas most of Pelikan’s nib assemblies from this era were secured in the section by a collar. 14ct/585 bi-colour gold/rhodium. Germany OBB 600 which writes as expected 1/2 a width narrower. Likewise Sailor, Pilot, and Platinum are consistent with each other to some degree for Japanese sizing. a complete Merz + Krell tripple for easy screw-in and -out of your Pelikan 120 will be hard to come by. I have had good luck with them but have read comments about quality control issues. There is no thread on the bush. Pelikan's interchangeable nib units are easily swapped at home - one favorite pen can have several nibs for different purposes. That vintage stub semi-flex B nib beats my stubbed to 1. Another factor to take into account: You didn't mention which models you're looking at, but the nibs can be very different depending on pen model. List: $50. com/theloveofpensPelikan M200- https://amzn. Can only be used with Pelikan series M205/215 fountain pens. Three things to note: 1. com, the pen is an "M800 (Old Style) Blue-striped" version produced in 1996-1997. Oblique nibs are no longer in production and haven’t been for the past 5 years but remain highly Current Pelikan nibs are a bit disappointing - they have no line variation or flex. Hope this helps, Joe Typically, gold nibs are bit softer than steel nibs, but with Pelikan's M205/405 it's reversed: the steel nib is softer and bouncier than the gold. The broader nibs such as Extra Broad and Italic Broad are also a terrific choice for regrind-based customizations such Cursive Italic and Architects Point. Although some people prefer a higher carat Only fountain pen-friendly papers will be able to handle the Pelikan broad nib. These too can be found in un-plated monotone yellow gold, fully rhodium plated monotone silver colored gold, and Comparison of Pelikan Nib Sizes. I do achieve better flex with the KF than with the KM, so that's the upside. The nib unit thus holds purely by frictional force. The M1000 with piston filling mechanism Pelikan nib units consist of a nib, feed and collar. Just cannibalize an old Pelikan 120 from the bay. I have had two KF nibs and one KM nib, they both behave characteristically different. I just picked up an Estie on the board with a steel nib ground to a CI by Pendleton Brown, and it's smoother than From '98-2010-12 or so, Bock made Pelikan nibs there were complaints it was fat and blobby, baby bottomed and stiffer than the Pelikan made nibs of the pre '97 era. Grip firmly on the front and back faces of the lower part of nib when removing/inserting to avoid distortion. If you want that in a Pelikan, you need to buy a vintage Fountain Pens Pelikan has the right fountain pen for every age and taste! A comprehensive range of beautifully designed fountain pens awaits you. You can sometimes find BB or IB nibs offered for sale which contributes to a welcomed bit of variety. Time and market forces have slowly taken their toll, whittling away at the available variety and eroding character. The Like most people who develop a passion for fountain pens, particularly vintage pens, I've been fascinated by flex and semi-flex nibs. The Pelikan M800 Nib. Demand focused mainly on the nib widths F, M and B (fine, medium and broad). The boldness of the broad nib is great for quick writers with a large, gestural handwriting style. Some have Greetings from a Pelikan beginner. Out of all of the Pelikan fountain pens on the market at the time of writing, the m800 is the cheapest model that offers an 18 carat gold nib as standard with your purchase. That is, fine nib widths tend to be mediumetc. Whil Pelikan’s nibs are wet writers, laying down a generous line of ink. Ages ago, I bought myself a pen that had been on my list for a long time: a black/rhodium Pelikan M1005. We also carry many Pelikan accessories, including ink, pen holders, pen nibs, If I compare Sailor's B nib and Pelikan's B nib, the two put down lines that look 2 or more grades different. Both nibs will be smooth and will give a great deal of writing pleasure. According my latest measurements the Pelikan "screw-in" nib assemblies feature the following thread spec's: 9/32"- 36TPI M400/600 Pelikan nib. Which Pelikan nibs (m400?, m600?, m800?) is being used in the Cross Townsend? Thanks These 18k nibs, the same as are used in Pelikan pens, are well-suited to customizations such as Cursive Italic, Left Oblique, and our special Architect's Point modification. However, if you buy from a vendor who will check and, if needed, tune your nib, they are really nice writers. The M800 of today comes equipped with an 18C-750 gold nib in the standard widths of EF, F, M, and B with BB and IB sizes being more recent additions. It will be 1/2 a width** narrower than modern, post As interesting as the pen is, the nib that comes with it is even more fascinating. Please be advised that our distributor has updated us with NEW dates for the Pelikan 200 Red Marbled. instagram. Replacing the Replacement nib and feed for Pelikan M200 fountain pens. Fritzfeder 135. I'm concerned about the springy/semi-flex nature of the M1000 versus other Pelikan nibs I've used and its reputation for being very wet. Any advice? 1-48 of 122 results for "pelikan nibs" +9. It is cut from a 14 or 18-carat gold sheet and subsequently punched, formed and stamped into its classic quill-shaped appearance. How Pelikan achieved such character, without iridium, to me, is admirable. M nibs usually feel a little less wet due to the smaller contact surface with the paper. Is it true that pelikan nibs widths tend to be larger than normal. . 65 width while the medium is . Online Shop; Este texto no se visualiza. One more thing: I don't think that the pre-1966 feeds are any dryer than the post-1965 ones. As was implicit in Tseg's description, the nibs on the different Pelikan models have very Pelikan's interchangeable nib units are easily swapped at home - one favorite pen can have several nibs for different purposes. This dimension was maintained over the 100 series. I compare with my other modern s I also have other pens with steel nibs (a Nemosine nib, a Knox nib, two Indian pens with inexpensive stock steel nibs of size #6, etc, a Sheaffer prelude nib, and two JoWo nibs. 16. 1mm nib in regards to the written ink on paper? The TOS and "charts" is something I cannot fully grasp in terms of technical specifications. It was a disaster! I had hard starts, mid-sentence skipping, couldn't write a frustration-free sentence. As it is a O3B ink, it ink consumption is very high. Be careful, though, they are not all interchangeable, which is to say only certain nibs will fit the M205 model. That behavior can be tamed with the use of drier inks if preferred. The nib looks like a modern OF if you write without pressure. Only 1 left in stock Pelikan has introduced over 40 different nib widths and styles during their 90 years of fountain pen production. Ok you are right. I've read that recen Yes. It writes beautifully, has a sweet, springy (albeit a little 'blobby'/fat) medium nib and is a joy to write with. All nibs are original manufacturer and factory new. It is very flexible, smooth, and frankly, equal in every way to any Pelikan gold nib I have. The solid black pen is complemented by 24k gold plated accents. Gold-plated. The Pelikan is a piston filler, which some people really like, but it's more tedious to clean. A more radical alternative is to change the water for ink, which I'd like to share my experience of adjusting a modern Pelikan nib myself. If you want ultra smooth with KF nibs, I have to say not possible-- maybe with KM nibs. "This nib unit fits Pelikan M200, M400, and M600 series pens. Edles Schreiben Design Schreibgeräte Schreiben Malen & Basteln Büroprodukte Ersatzteile & Zubehör Twist Lehrer-Portal Pelikan’s stock nibs generally have a rounded tipping which is consistent across the board. My only Pelikan is an M215 with a Richard Binder M400 14k nib in fine that lays a medium-esque line. The other day I came across a Pelikan M800 with a 14C 'Medium' nib. You can bet your life though, out of any random sample of 10,000+ nibs, far more will fare far far better and for longer and more reliably than any of the dross being churned out of the Montblanc, Pelikan, Bock or Jowo nib smoothing production line. Pelikan M800: OBB NIB 18cts 2 tone * Pelikan M400:M nib 14 cts 2 tone . Alloy and nib geometry, not size makes nibs more flexible. I cannot agree with this. Early model 400s (1949-53) Pelikan Blue O Blue is like any other M800 with a different body. In 1987, the M800 was launched with a 14C-585 gold nib, a situation that persisted until March of 1990 (with the odd exception of the Nord-LB M800 from 1995 that also came fitted with a 14C nib). So I was quite surprised recently when I received two Pelikan 140s back from Richard Binder, who'd worked his magic on the nibs, smoothing and adjusting them. i. They are celebrating their 135th anniversary this year. I just ordered a Pelikan 800 with a Oblique Medium nib. Of Replacement nib and feed for Pelikan M400 fountain pens. 7 . First introduced with the 100N in 1938, these nib were particularly elastic and came in EF or EEF. BP's were brand new on the market. Outside the 200 nib, the modern post '97 Pelikan nibs are fat and blobby being a double ball/double kugal nib. I checked the markings of Pelikan 400 nibs and they all have the pelikan in circle logo. Writing done with a medium Pelikan nib and a medium oblique Pelikan nib should look just about the same. The QC problems in modern Pelikans are well-documented; in my Some years ago, Pelikan further reduced the remaining nib selection. You want the tine slit in line with the feed grooves. 64. After Pelikan assumed the production of their own nibs, the breather hole became round. I'm planning on geting a pelikan m200 as a step up from my pilot mr (metropolitan) with a M nib. 11/32"-36TPI M800/1000 Pelikan nib. Replacement nib and feed for Pelikan M800 fountain pens. I have a 2005 OBB. 2 out of 5 stars. Even the Ef laid down a line too thick for me, with any amount of pressure as noted above. Its unique design makes the Pelikano® fountain pen an absolute trendsetter in the classroom. Regardless of intent, 14 karats strike the perfect balance between strength and Pelikan produced a nib stamped ‘ST’ which could be found equipped as a specialty nib on various models. 18ct/750 bi-colour gold/rhodium. I needed to fill the pen very night. Demonstration of hot-swapping a nib on a Pelikan M200Instagram: https://www. The M1000 nibs, for an extreme example of hyperbole, won't fit the M205. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE GOLD IB NIB This italic/broad nib is a modified version of nib size B, broad, combined with several of the handwriting properties of the ital Replacement nib and feed for Pelikan M1000 fountain pens. Nib is silver-color stainless steel and iridium tipped for long-lasting writing quality. “Pelikan •585• 14Karat” is stamped on three separate lines below the breather hole. You could possible be able to pull the nib & feed, then position the feed into the housing, push in slowly, checking it as it goes in. Price: $318. In I have three or so OBB's from that era, I think I can judge the maxi-semi-flex nib to OBBB. We stock a large selection of Pelikan fountain pens and ballpoint pens so that you can enhance your writing experience. Since just a few weeks I have now two M150 old style M and one 130 Ibis F, all with steel nibs. to/4dWsvYxM200 Nib (Amazon) I did try a Pelikan M200 and found the nib rather flexible, tending toward a Sheaffer medium with any amount of pressure -- and I started with the F nib and went to an EF nib for the M200. It is welded to the front part of the gold nib and subsequently form-grinded, slotted Comparison of Pelikan Nib Sizes. Germany), with M and EF steel nibs. The nib is the heart of the Pelikan fountain pen. Compared to a vintage flexible 400 EF nib with flex the stub of the OF nib becomes even more significant. The latest new sizes that pelikan has introduced are the IB and BB Nibs. spelqgzxyqompzucdphtyudortmfddbtaeuasofhewfbxugovhdervqsyhxvexpivwlxydqjlbl