This was a Christmas present and a long-time wish fulfilled.
I own a Pelikan M200 and an M600. I appreciate them both but the additional heft of the M800 elevates the writing experience for me. The pen is pleasant to hold. I appreciate that I can write with it both posted and unposted.
I was surprised by the variation of color in the green striations. They are not uniform and the colors vary with the light and angle. The M800 is such a beautiful tool it occasionally distracts from my writing task.
Purchasing from Appelboom was a pleasure. My question regarding pen availability was answered within 12 hours. After I placed the order, I was startled to see how fast a package could travel from Holland to Anchorage, Alaska.
This was my first experience with Appelboom and it was perfect! Good information, swift delivery, smooth service. Nothing but good things to say.
When it comes to the pen, I am still puzzled. The pen looks wonderful, and I like to have it uncapped in my hand. Great balance.
For my taste, the nib is a little bit too flexible and it is very wet. Depending on the paper, this can be a problem. Also, I opted for an F, but the nib is extremely broad. I have M Nibs that are "finer" than this F one.
Buying this pen from Appelboom is an experience that cannot be missed. I enjoyed the experience to the extent that I placed another order of Pelikan M800 special edition. The packaging is superb and shows class and fine taste. The pen is wonderful piece of writing instrument. The nib tuning service was brilliant, the pen is well tuned and writes juicy lines.
Where should I begin, well I will walk you through the process step by step. First, ordering and nib tuning service is excellent. Second, follow up email to update me on the status of my order. Third, prompt response by Mr. Joost Appelboom responding to every question I had with a friendly and professional tone. Fourh, arrival of the package very quick, and beautifully wrapped. In a green box holding the pen box. Pen box is wrapped as a gift, with two wrapped delicious cookies. Last but not least the pen. The pen is gorgeous and elegant. The M800 is the perfect size pen, with a nice heft to it. The nib tuning service was awesome. The pen glides over the paper with no effort, well tuned. I am glad I ordered a broad nib. It lays juicy lines. Just a joy to write with it. Thanks Appelboom for a beautiful experience.
An excellent pen to use for a lifetime and pass on to the next generation
Review Add on: 07-07-2020
Average Rating:
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I bought this pen after reading some extensive reviews and have been biased towards it for 2 reasons -
1.. This pen brings with it the German craftsmanship and
2. The Pelikan is a pen maker with rich history
The pen has a good build quality and the nib writes very smoothly. The piston fill mechanism provides users with a good ink capacity.
There is one caveat. The nib of this pen is a notch broader than a comparable pen from an Asian manufacturer. So if you are used to a Medium from a Japanese pen maker I would recommend ordering a (F) nib for the Souveran M800.
This pen was given to me as a gift and I couldn't be more pleased! After inking the pen, it was clear that the nib tester had done an exquisite job. The evidence being the level of glide the nib had across the paper. This will certainly be a pen I cherish and would recommend for anyone.
This pen is absolutely fantastic. I don't need to expound on its virtues. Appelboom's service was exceptional. Fast, efficient and friendly when I emailed them. I would not shop anywhere else for high-end fountain pens. Shipping to Canada FYI.
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