I have been looking at the Black/Anthracite Stresemann for years. I finally pulled the trigger, and I am so glad I did. This is a beautiful pen, and with the fine nib, writes perfectly for me. I inked it up with Edelstein Tanzanite, and the pen just floats across the page, laying down such an exquisite line. The Pelikan M series is pricier, but they are worth it if, like me, you were a little hesitant. And this is the best price I have seen for a long time. Finally, a note to Appelboom- great job on the service. I live in Canada, but had the pen within a week. Thank you!!.
It's a Pelikan. They are absolutely beautiful instruments with wonderful nibs. I opted for a F nib this time around and for everyday writing it proves to be too wet for my personal preferences. Pelikan nibs are quite a bit broader than their Japanese counterparts or other western nibs for that matter. Outside of that it is an absolutely beautiful pen. I've never been disappointed and will add more to my collection.
The M800s of Pelikan are just rigth. The Stresemann, however, is probably the most classy one (disregarding the M815 metal stripes for a moment) and just an eye catcher. Writing experience is soft and supports fast writing very well. I am leaning to more wetter inks than Pelikan 4001, eg Waterman for an even better writing experience.
Service and delivery outstanding as usual! Thanks, Joost.
The Pelikan M800(5) have just the right size and a great selection of nibs and colors. I ordered a few including additional nibs after great consultancy by Joost.
The delivery to Switzerland was fast as a lightning, with a personal touch.
Thank you very much, very satisfied.
If you're reading this you probably know all there is to know about pelikan nibs. Just have to say the 800 is the perfect size and the anthracite is probably the smartest pelikan out there
This is my second Pelikan M805. The first one is a Blue Dunes edition that I also bought from Mr. Appelboom. The reason I bought a second M805 was because this is really pleasant pen to write with. I like the Stresemann design and I found it very elegant. As for performance, I had no problems. I did used Appelboom’s nib tuning services because Annabelle has done excellent jobs in the past and she doesn’t disappoint. Additionally, I always receive great customer service from Appelboom.
The M805 is my second Pelikan, the first one I bought was the Pelikan M1000 from Appelboom at a very good price. and it is a big pen, also; a wonderful pen to look at and of course to write with. The M1000 has a barrel that, while large, is very comfortable in the hand.. Very happy with the M1000. So when I viewed the M805 Stresemann I knew I wanted it, and I also knew that Appelboom was the only place I wanted to find the M805, and buy it. I like this pen very much, the barrel is just a wee bit smaller than the M1000, and sits in my hand as I write effortlessly across the page. You know this is all personal, you have to write with the pen, and then you'll know. The good thing about the Pelikan Souveran is the replacement nib size you can buy, I am waiting for the M805 replacement nibs due out soon, so I can buy a Broad nib, and maybe a Double Broad, I like to write BIG, it's fun for me. A great pen, and Appelboom's a very good place to buy your pen.
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