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gelshocker · 6 January 2010, 05:10 PM

2 fountain pens at the moment.

Waterman Charleston (M nib)

Pelikan M800 (F nib)

Looking to add a Japanese (prob Sailor) next. Thanks for looking, Cheers!

Browining · 7 January 2010, 01:29 AM

Great pens. That M800 looks fantastic, how do you like the F nib?

Browning

2careless · 7 January 2010, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Browining

Great pens. That M800 looks fantastic, how do you like the F nib?

Browning

x2. The M800 looks very tempting

Tools · 7 January 2010, 07:02 AM

Nice Pair....

Taffi Abernathy · 7 January 2010, 12:03 PM

I particularly love the Pelikan. I think they are incredible pens. Unlike many other writing instruments on this subforum, they manufacture a lightweight pen that writes is in a class unto itself. If I had to choose between MB and Pelikan, I'd take the Pelikan anyday. (Uh oh! Hope I don't get banned for blasphemy!)

P.S. In case you haven't noticed, this is Montblanc Village!

gelshocker · 7 January 2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Browining

Great pens. That M800 looks fantastic, how do you like the F nib?

Browning

Thanks. I heard the Pelikans were generally wider than other brands so went for the F nib. Serves very well for the intended purpose (taking notes, signatures in cramped forms) but maybe a thicker nib suits its large size? An excellent writer, the construction and finish is absolute stunning.

I wrote a 2 hour exam with it yesterday! I'm sure I had the best looking pen

With Pelikan Black it writes very wet and I had to wait for the paint to dry before turning each page

Cheers,

JimC · 18 January 2010, 02:16 PM

Congratulations, gelshocker, on a couple of great pens. A good start to your collection. Really love that Pelikan. The green stripe is classic! I have a Pelikan demonstrator and love the way it writes. It is "broad" for a fine point, but makes a nice change for personal notes and letters. For note taking, I prefer a finer line, and choose another pen.

goodguy · 5 February 2010, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

I particularly love the Pelikan. I think they are incredible pens. Unlike many other writing instruments on this subforum, they manufacture a lightweight pen that writes is in a class unto itself. If I had to choose between MB and Pelikan, I'd take the Pelikan anyday. (Uh oh! Hope I don't get banned for blasphemy!)

P.S. In case you haven't noticed, this is Montblanc Village!

Both Pelikan and MB make excellent pens, choosing one over the other is more a matter of personal preferance.
I used to have few Pelikans among them M800, M200, M620, M640 and they all write great but I'd take a good MB with a F nib over a Pelikan anyday but again thats me, I'm a MB guy!!!

Lion · 10 February 2010, 12:40 AM

I have only been writing with a fountain pen for a few months(newbie) now and prefer the nib to be extra fine or if larger a fine nib. I guess I'm in the minority because the two shops I go to here in the Chicago area(MontBlanc and Paradise Pen)pretty much stock only mediums nibs or larger on their stock and would have to order me one with an extra fine nib. Am I missing something???

TattooedGQ · 10 February 2010, 12:50 AM

Great Pens Gel, I picked up a Pelikan 215 a couple of weeks ago and I love it. After I had an initial issue with dry starts (easily fixed thanks to Joji's advice), it writes great. I've been using the Pelikan Blue-Black, and noticed it does write pretty wet, which i don't mind. Enjoy them!

Bisquitlips · 10 February 2010, 10:36 AM

My sincere compliments!!! Both of those pens are superb!

Write a review for us, especially on the Charleston!

6 January 2010, 05:10 PM	#1
gelshocker Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 318	Just started collecting 2 fountain pens at the moment. Waterman Charleston (M nib) Pelikan M800 (F nib) Looking to add a Japanese (prob Sailor) next. Thanks for looking, Cheers!

7 January 2010, 07:02 AM	#4
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7 January 2010, 12:03 PM	#5
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	I particularly love the Pelikan. I think they are incredible pens. Unlike many other writing instruments on this subforum, they manufacture a lightweight pen that writes is in a class unto itself. If I had to choose between MB and Pelikan, I'd take the Pelikan anyday. (Uh oh! Hope I don't get banned for blasphemy!) P.S. In case you haven't noticed, this is Montblanc Village! __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

18 January 2010, 02:16 PM	#7
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	Congratulations, gelshocker, on a couple of great pens. A good start to your collection. Really love that Pelikan. The green stripe is classic! I have a Pelikan demonstrator and love the way it writes. It is "broad" for a fine point, but makes a nice change for personal notes and letters. For note taking, I prefer a finer line, and choose another pen. __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

10 February 2010, 12:40 AM	#9
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I have only been writing with a fountain pen for a few months(newbie) now and prefer the nib to be extra fine or if larger a fine nib. I guess I'm in the minority because the two shops I go to here in the Chicago area(MontBlanc and Paradise Pen)pretty much stock only mediums nibs or larger on their stock and would have to order me one with an extra fine nib. Am I missing something??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

7 January 2010, 01:29 AM	#2
Browining "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 258	Great pens. That M800 looks fantastic, how do you like the F nib? Browning

10 February 2010, 12:50 AM	#10
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Great Pens Gel, I picked up a Pelikan 215 a couple of weeks ago and I love it. After I had an initial issue with dry starts (easily fixed thanks to Joji's advice), it writes great. I've been using the Pelikan Blue-Black, and noticed it does write pretty wet, which i don't mind. Enjoy them! __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

10 February 2010, 10:36 AM	#11
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	My sincere compliments!!! Both of those pens are superb! Write a review for us, especially on the Charleston! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

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