Pelikan Souverän M1000 Black/Green Fountain pen

Author: Kunal Gupta

Review Title: Pelikan M1000 is truly the King

• Review Add on: 02-04-2024
• Average Rating: (5)

Nothing beats the King Pelikan. M1000 leads the way and matches the Mont Blanc 149, Sailor King of Pens and the Namiki Yukari Royale. The nib, aesthetics of the pen, the flow, the wetness of the EF nib, all are out of the world.

Author: Rich Hickey

Review Title: Below expectations

• Review Add on: 02-07-2023
• Average Rating: (4)

Having recently gotten an M800 (EF) from Appelboom with tune and smooth that was a totally delightful writer right out of the gate, this M1000 (EF), also tuned, is not nearly as smooth, has less line variation, and is just a letdown. I expected much better from a flagship pen.

Author: Elir

Review Title: Fabulous nib

• Review Add on: 15-03-2023
• Average Rating: (4)

This pen is great,the perfect size in the hand smooth and wet without baby s bottoms soft and bouncy and the ink capacity allows me to write for hours and hours. The ultimate edc

Author: Ben Hutcherson

Review Title: Still the classic pen(with some changes) and a great experience from Appelboom

• Review Add on: 04-02-2023
• Average Rating: (4)

This pen is everything it promises to be-it's big and with a big nib and imposing presence.

First of all-the nib. I bought a fine, and it's closer to what might be called a medium on a modern Japanese pen. Like most Pelikan nibs, it's wet and smooth. The nib does have a pleasant amount of springiness to maybe a medium. This is my first M1000. If I bought again, I might opt for an EF, although I'm happy with the F.

Buyers should take note-the binde(green stripes) are now opaque. It's not possible to see the ink level. Buy the black version if this is important. I was aware of this change before buying this pen but it still gives it a different look from other Pelikans I've had.

I don't know that I'd want to pay current US retail prices, especially with the binde change, but Appelboom offers significant savings over US prices. The service was of course excellent, and shipping time a week from to delivery in the US.

Author: Vicente Gregorio

Review Title: Great Pen

• Review Add on: 20-12-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

For years I have wanted this pen. Finally, I saw it at Appleboom at a price I had not seen it before, so I decided to pull the trigger.
This pen is one of those I consider a classic, it’s a pleasure to write with it. The broad nib is wet and perfect for my big handwriting. It has a beautiful engraved nib and aesthetically is a beauty to enjoy for many years to come.

Author: Julian Stern

Review Title: Pelikan M1000: A Gentle Giant

• Review Add on: 12-12-2022
• Average Rating: (4)

I received the black/green pen with an extra fine nib quickly and well-tuned by Appelboom, so it wrote perfectly out of the box. A gigantic, beautiful, nib that, as expected, wrote as a conventional medium. After cleaning it, I filled it with Diamine Evergreen, to respect its stripes. Nicely balanced as a pen and therefore good for longer writing sessions, as well as for flourishes. Beautifully engineered, everything working perfectly including the very elegant and practical clip – which is true of every Pelikan and of very few other pens. Although the pen commands a high price, it is well worth it. A lovely pen straight away, and staying good later, with the long nib pushing your fingers back a little, whilst remaining comfy. Certainly ‘a’ favourite, so let’s see if it gets to the definite article. The closest competition is my M800, but the greater girth and more beautiful nib of the M1000 makes it a close race.

Author: Atul D

Review Title: Pelikan M1000 - A Masterpiece

• Review Add on: 26-10-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

Pelikan M1000 has always been by dream pen and finally I pulled the trigger and bough this pen in July’23. It’s a nice big pen which is long and girthy. It’s also a stunning pen with green stripes and black cap. It has a beautiful large 18k gold two tonnes soft nib which makes it a smooth and wet writer. One must use very soft hands to write with it, else the fine nib writes like a broad nib. I personally love this pen and I must say that it’s worth it’s value. As usual thanks to Appelboom for a fast delivery and exceptional customer service.

Cheers!

Author: Mendel

Review Title: Hervorragender Stift

• Review Add on: 16-10-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

Schreibt weich wie Butter. Empfehle jedem die Federgröße „Extra Fine“, die schreibt wie größe „M“. Schreibe jetzt täglich mit dem Füller.

Author: Richard Niewoehner

Review Title: Pelikan M 1000

• Review Add on: 10-10-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

Beautiful pen. Fast shipping. The nib on my pen is a medium. It is very smooth,; a joy to use. The nib is large and beautiful. This is perhaps my favorite fountain pen. I would mention that though it is a medium nib, it writes more like a broad.

Author: Michael D

Review Title: Great pen-fast delivery

• Review Add on: 14-08-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

Ordered this pen and it was delivered less than a week later (weekend included, or it may have been delivered even faster. Opened it up and couldn’t be happier with the m1000. Big and bold but with a super soft nib that is almost calligraphy quality. Thank you very much.

Author: Lucille

Review Title: My grail pen!

• Review Add on: 13-08-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

I had to get my grail pen from Appelboom. I got mine with a fine nib and tuned by the team. This is definitely my wettest writer (more like a medium to a bold nib), but the size is comfortable and the nib definitely bounces. I love the feeling of writing with this pen and a great investment.

Author: Tomasz Maj

Review Title: Classic

• Review Add on: 09-08-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

About two years ago, in the midst of the pandemic, I was struck by a desire to obtain a green-striped Pelikan M1000 (F). The pen was nowhere to be found. News of world-wide factory shutdowns and rumors of Pelikan internal problems did not look encouraging. In response to my e-mail inquiry, Joost Appelboom responded instantly with a promise to notify when the pen is back in stock. A few weeks ago, I received the promised e-mail and being aware of Pelikan past spotty quality record placed my order asking for a free “tune & smooth” service. Within only a few days my Pelikan landed on my doorsteps in New Jersey. Needless to say, the pen writes flawlessly with Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue I have tested it so far. Balanced flow and this special Pelikan nib softness make writing very pleasant and quite practical for daily use. The pen is objectively a large one but strangely feels less imposing than my MB 149.

Author: Leo

Review Title: Must Try

• Review Add on: 25-07-2022
• Average Rating: (4)

A beautiful, beautiful soft nib. A must have icon in everyone's collection in my opinion.

Author: Greg

Review Title: Fountain Pen Paradise: M1000 Fine Nib

• Review Add on: 21-07-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

Beautiful pen. Functions and writes like a dream. Impressive size and very comfortable to write with even with small hands. The large flexible nib makes this pen special and presents a unique writing experience. It’s a very wet writer and just glides over the page. If you can fit it in your budget you won’t regret this purchase. Be sure to have Appelboom tune the nib. It’s worth the small wait. Great service and price.

Author: Robert Stoddart

Review Title: All but perfect

• Review Add on: 18-07-2022
• Average Rating: (4)

This pen is comfortable to hold and to use for long periods even though it is a large pen, and I have average-sized hands. It is also easy to look at: the green-striped barrel is businesslike but not dull, and the nib is a jewel. My one complaint might be my own fault: I notice that the pen sometimes skips briefly on diagonal upstrokes, especially at the beginning of sentences. I might be holding the nib at the wrong angle or maybe I am not making contact with the paper. This happens most often when I am not paying attention.

Author: Adrian

Review Title: the largest of the flock flies in

• Review Add on: 06-07-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

I finally took the plunge. As every one comments, it is the softness of the nib which is perhaps the outstanding feature, certainly in comparison to the much firmer M800. It is girthier, but note also the grip section is a bit longer than the M800 and I find this much more comfortable.
I have a fine nib, which when using Pelikan's Edelstein ink lays down a precise generous fine line. It wrote beautifully and very smoothly straight out of the box.
If you are tempted but have not yet taken the plunge - hesitate no more!

Author: Andy

Review Title: Perfect pen for full grip feeling

• Review Add on: 05-05-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

I love to use M1000, Initially, I thought it was too tall and too big. It has perfect size. I love to use it everyday.

Author: Terence Tan

Review Title: Superb pen, excellent nib grinding, great service!

• Review Add on: 15-04-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

This was my first M1000 pen. Having previously used Pelikan’s smaller M400, M600 and M800, I had always heard the M1000 was a different writing experience altogether.

This is a large pen, but despite it’s side, I found it very useable and in no way too large or unwieldy. The sweet spot for me in terms of size is probably the m800 because I have smallish hands but I will pick up and write with this m1000 in a heartbeat because of the fantastic nib.

THe custom grind by Ms Hillier was, as usual, to a very very high standard. As requested, I submitted photos of how i hold my pen for reference. The resulting nib and writing experience is just superb. Unlike the old factory obliques which I found difficult to use and very position sensitive, Ms Hillier’s left foot oblique grind just sings! It writes smooth and great line variation and is forgiving. So balanced and enjoyable!

As usual, Joost and team have delivered excellent and prompt service! Thanks Joost!

Author: Dominic Pugatsch

• Review Add on: 26-09-2021
• Average Rating: (4)

Lovely pen with a super smooth nib. I use mine every day!

Author: Andy

• Review Add on: 24-08-2021
• Average Rating: (5)

I purchased M1000, fine. It is very smooth and well balanced pen. It is slightly bigger than m800 but it is OK to use it.

Author: Wilson Luk

• Review Add on: 15-07-2021
• Average Rating: (5)

Classic design speaks for itself, truly state of the art.
The pen is tuned and writes like a charm with superb feedback and bounce.

Author: Juan Algeciras

Review Title: Magnificent pen superior service

• Review Add on: 27-02-2021
• Average Rating: (5)

I live in the United States and was interested for many years to Purchase the Pelikan M1000. I stumbled upon a YouTube video of the history of Pelikan presented by Appelboom and and I was immediately sold. I contacted the people in Appelboom in question of nib size availability and I was promptly responded to. My purchase was done with ease and my package was received in 3 days, unbelievable! The pen is magnificent with a very soft “bouncy “ nib. The pen’s performance is dependable with no hard starts, juicy ink flow even with the fine nib I ordered. I’ve been using this pen for a week straight and I do not see myself rotating with my other pen for a good while. Thank you Appelboom for uniting me with my new pen.

Author: Henry Graumlich

Review Title: Don't put off giving yourself the experience of the Pelikan M1000

• Review Add on: 28-08-2020
• Average Rating: (5)

I am a daily fountain pen user and commonly write two to five hours per day. I most often use Pelikan Souveran M800s and thought it was the ideal size, but the nib of the M1000 intrigued me. I read reviews and heard about the soft bounce of its response and finally decided to see for myself. I'm delighted. I ordered a fine nib and it can span the width of fine to a thick medium. In my hand, the longer tines give the nib a responsiveness similar to the Omas Paragon (although the brands retain their unique character). I also enjoy the slightly larger diameter at the section as compared to the M800. The flow is deliciously juicy without spilling out on the page. Bottom line: I should have given myself the pleasure of this experience decades ago.

Author: Philip  Nieman

Review Title: Pelikan Souverän M1005 Black/Anthracite Stresemann Fountain pen

• Review Add on: 09-08-2020
• Average Rating: (4)

This review is about the Pelikan Souverän M1005 Black/Anthracite Stresemann Fountain Pen.
Firstly, I appreciate the historic aspect linked to this pen, in terms of the German Foreign Minister Mr Gustav Stresemann who made the pin stripe suits of the early 1900's famous. The black stripes is what sets this pen apart from its peers.
The finial has the typical Pelikan feeding a single chick. The clip is a styled Pelikan bill.
The greatest beauty of this pen is the nib; 18 carat gold with beautiful scroll work. Although not a flex nib, it has some spring making writing smooth and easy.
Packaging is plan and simple but functional.

Author: Dmitriy Lipich

Review Title: Pelikan Souverän M1000 (EF nib)

• Review Add on: 27-07-2020
• Average Rating: (5)

It’s a Great Pen and its size only makes it stand out more. I love the large pens, especiaaly the classic designs. Therefore, the Pelikan Souverän M1000 satisfies all my requirements. This pen is not just huge, it has a gorgeous 18K gold nib that is a work of art in itself. It all looks amazing! Moreover, Pelikan Souverän M1000 not only looks good, it also perform great. The Pen has a rich ink flow, which is why the line thickness is slightly thicker than other pens I use. Thus, I am please to have ordered an extra-fine nib, as I tend to use fine nibs.
Overall, I am very pleased with this pen, which is not only an excellent writing instrument, but an outstanding object that I don't want to part with for a minute.
I would like to thank Appelboom for the excellent service and attention to detail.

Author: Juan Y.

Review Title: Pelikan M100

• Review Add on: 29-06-2020
• Average Rating: (5)

The M1000 nib is simply the best for this price-range. I learnt from several reviews that this pen has a hard start, so I asked for a nib tune when I placed the order.
So far, the nib and the pen have worked faultless since November last year on a daily use.

Regarding the buying experience I have to say that, despite some small delays, the service offered by Appelboom is top class. Great communication, updates and delivery.

Author: Rui Carvalho

Review Title: Pelikan M1000 impressions

• Review Add on: 20-04-2020
• Average Rating: (5)

This is by far the best fountain pen I've ever used. Here are my thoughts and impressions on this fabulous pen:

1. The pen feels sturdy and balanced in your hand, and the construction quality is superb.

2. The design is simple and elegant without being overstated.

3. I chose a broad nib which glides effortlessly when I'm writing. It's a pure pleasure to write with this amazing piece of German engineering.

4. I've experienced some hard starts when writing, but this issue was quickly solved when I switched my previous ink to a Pelkian Edelstein Tanzanite.

Lastly, I have to thank Mr. Appelboom for his fantastic customer service, and for promptly clarifying all my queries.

I will be a returning customer in the future, and I strongly recommend Appelboom.

Author: Manuel F.

Review Title: Resistamce is Futile!!!!

• Review Add on: 20-04-2020
• Average Rating: (5)

You look at the videos, and want to see the pen not in the video, but in your possession, in your hand. But many of us go back and forth, should I. do I really need it, stop; no point in all this questioning. Buy it, or you;ll just keep watching the videos, until you finally do what you wanted to do from the moment you saw it, heard about it, and desired it.

I received the Pelikan M1000 Black/Green from Appelboom for a price that caused any resistance to be made futile. The NIB, the strikingly beautiful huge nib that stands like the head of a battering ram on those wide shoulders, give it strength, confidence, and an imposing presence. The whole pen is in balance, when holding or just gazing at its subtle beauty. A wonderful writer; it is.

Author: Werner H Graf

Review Title: Pelikan M1000

• Review Add on: 02-10-2019
• Average Rating: (5)

Finally got a Pelikan fountainpen again. Bring back memories from Elementary School (however in a different price class). Smooth, soft nib.
Appelboom's service is first class. Even handled over the Internet it feels very personal.
Just one small caution: If shipping to the USA do not include ink. My order was held up in customs for a week. I had to submit a "Toxic Substances Control Act Certification" because of the ink.

Author: Mike F.

Review Title: A Pen Worthy of its Status

• Review Add on: 02-09-2019
• Average Rating: (5)

The Pelikan M1000 is highly regarded within the fountain pen community, and for good reason. Admired for its oversized, springy nib, the largest of Pelikan's Souveran offerings is well worthy of the admiration it receives. The fit, finish, presentation, and writing experience of this pen is truly befitting that of a luxury writing instrument.

Also, thank you to Appelboom Pens for accommodating my last-minute nib change request.

Author: Evan

Review Title: Pelikan M1000

• Review Add on: 13-08-2019
• Average Rating: (5)

This pen is a grail pen with good reason. The craftsmanship, build quality and pen/nib size rival the MB149. The nib is beautiful and bouncy with virtually no feedback. I chose the Fine nib which writes more like a fine/ medium. The nib was checked by Joost Appelboom and his team and I would say is a better nib than the one on the MB149. I can't think of a superior nib in my pen collection. I prefer the M1000 for 1:1 interviews or private writing sessions. This awesome pen will attract attention in the boardroom, so be prepared and if you are shy, reach for a Lamy 2000 instead!

Author: Kim Man Wong

• Review Add on: 05-04-2019
• Average Rating: (5)

This is one of the most classic and stylist fountain pens in my pen collections . The M1000 Black/ Green barrel is also one of the ironic symbols of Pelikan. Personally, I like it very much.

This is a very juicy pen. The 18 karat gold nib of Pelikan has never disappointed me in my handwriting which is very smooth.

Author: Andrew Wolpert

Review Title: M1000 Fine Nib

• Review Add on: 04-03-2019
• Average Rating: (5)

This is a great pen. All the hype about Pelikan is true. The M1000 is a smooth (and fairly wet) writer. I prefer a medium nib, so I got the M1000 with a fine nib because it writes like a medium nib of most other brands. If you are not used to larger pens, the M1000 is not much bigger than the M800, and it is smaller in diameter than the Montblanc 149, although I like both equally.

I like the blue-stripe design of the M805, but it is easier to see the ink level with the green stripes, and its classics design is quite stunning.

Appelboom has terrific service. The pen arrived in the US in less than a week, and this included the time it took for Appelboom to tune and smooth the nib. I will definitely be ordering from Appelboom again.

Author: John Floeder

• Review Add on: 01-02-2019
• Average Rating: (5)

This is my first Pelikan. My only regret is that I didn’t buy one sooner!

I am well along my fountain pen journey and have sampled pens from most of the Japanese brands and many of the European brands. I have slowly been gravitating towards larger and larger pens. I was unsure about the m1000 as many reviewers online mention the massive size. I’m glad I didn’t let this dissuade me. While it is the largest pen I own, it is not as large as I was led to believe. For my tastes it is perfect. The larger diameter section feels great in the hand and I don’t notice the weight when writing unposted as it is well balanced.

The appearance of the pen is stunning. The green, black, and gold go so well together. It oozes class without pretension. It is beautiful without screaming, “Look at me!” It has a solid robust feel that makes me confident it will hold up for a very long time. The etched finial and pelican beak clip add to the effect. I don’t get tire of looking at it and can’t wait to write with it.

Most importantly, the nib and writing experience are phenomenal. It wrote smooth right out of the box (as it should be at this price). The nib has a nice softness or bounce on the page that make all my other gold nibs feel stiff as a nail in comparison. It is quite a wet writer and puts down a nice bold line. My “fine” writes a slightly thicker line than my Sailor 1911L “medium.” I personally love the wetter nib as it allows the ink to show greater richness and depth. I’m able to get shading and sheen with a finer line from inks like Diamine Dark Forest and Robert Oster Lake of Fire. I bought the Edelstein Olivine to match the pen and it looks great and shades well even on lesser paper.

The only cons come from the size. The greater length of the nib and feed make it harder to fill directly from the bottle, especially if the ink level is at a lower level. The large feed and the way the nib assembly screw into the section make it easy to ink on your hands after a inking up the pen—the small gap where the nib assembly screws in and hide a little bit of ink after being in the ink bottle. Finally, the diameter of the section is larger than the opening on Diamine 30ml bottles. None of these are very hard to deal with, and they pale in comparison to the sheer bliss of the size of the pen and the smooth and wet nib. I will definitely buy more of the M1000 line if more colors come out. I am very glad I didn’t get the M800 as I would have been disappointed by the smaller size.

Add to all that the quick shipping (even to the US) and stroopwafels in the box, and you have a future repeat customer.

Author: Elisa Hayes

Review Title: Everything a fountain pen should be

• Review Add on: 28-11-2018
• Average Rating: (5)

This nib is beautiful to behold. I have nothing to compare it to. It writes perfectly. Smooth and springy. It is elegant without looking like 100 other pens. It is distinctive but understated. I have no regrets. Appelboom deserves a mention as well. Best price I could find. I ordered the pen on a Tuesday morning and it arrived on my doorstep Wednesday afternoon. From the Netherlands to the US in one day. I was amazed! The wrapping was perfection. The treat that awaited me inside the package was a bonus. Thank you for a perfect pen buying experience and a perfect pen.

Author: Alvin  

Review Title: M1000

• Review Add on: 13-10-2018
• Average Rating: (5)

This is definitely a grail pen. It is big, bold and makes quite a statement in the workplace. Everything about it is top quality and well thought through. The piston filler system is the smoothest I have come across. The massive 18K nib is springy, massive, beautiful and has gorgeous scroll work. The nib just glides across the paper. Very smooth - especially with the Edelstein ink. The screw on nib/feed system is very user friendly too since it allows one to cleaning the pen thoroughly.
The Pelikan medium nib creates quite a thick line. It looks broader than a line written with a Japanese broad nib.
All in all, it is a solid pen that is certain to last for a very long time and will provide lots of enjoyment. I've certainly enjoyed writing notes with it.

Author: Alan T

Review Title: M1000

• Review Add on: 18-07-2018
• Average Rating: (5)

The Pelikan M1000 is a large, solid pen. I find it comfortable to use (I write with it unposted) and it has a good balance. I chose a fine nib, which writes well with a smooth flow. The nib is reasonably wet, but less so than a Visconti Dreamtouch. The finish on the pen is excellent – I chose the traditional Pelikan green – and it looks great, particularly the nib with its yellow gold highlights.
Overall, I am very happy with the M1000 and Appelboom’s service. If you like a large pen, the M1000 is worthy of consideration

Author: KELVIN TEO

Review Title: Pelikan M1000

• Review Add on: 05-05-2018
• Average Rating: (5)

I bought the M1000 (and a few other accessories) from Appelboom and based on my experience, I would not hesitate to recommend Appelboom to anyone. I live in the US and buying expensive items online from Europe can sometimes be a bit unsettling. One worries about potential damage to the product during shipping, hassle with returns, integrity of the merchant, etc. As it turns out, all my worries were laid to rest! Before I placed my order, Joost Appelboom, the owner, contacted me and personally addressed all my concerns. He carefully packaged my order, and amazingly everything (pen, bottles of ink, etc.) arrived intact within a few days. Mr. Appelboom even included a few extras and a handwritten note :) Now, that is a level of service you will not easily find elsewhere! So, don’t bother looking around anymore and buy your pen from Appelboom. You will be pleased.