Pelikan Premium M1000 Fountain Pen EF

Pelikan has been making fountain pens for a long, long time; they are very proficient. The M1000 is among the world’s best. Glowing reviews are all over the Net. I treasure mine — will never give it up. The extra-fine nib is flexible enough to offer exceptional variation in line width. Mine’s always ready to write, never starts hard or skips. The piston fill mechanism is dead simple and trouble-free. The cap posts deep and secure if that’s your preference. This is a sublime instrument, recommended without reservation.

Magnificent addition to any serious quality fountain pen collection. The Pelikan m1000 is definitely a collector’s sought out grail pen acquisition. The gold nib (mine was EF) is delightfully smooth and quite enjoyable.

The pen is great. However the vendor sent me a version different from what was advertised. I ordered the Black/Gold M1000 with EF nib and received the Green Striated version with EF nib instead. At first I thought I would exchange it, but the more I looked at it, the more it grew on me so I decided to keep it. The M1000 is the top of the line production fountain pens from Pelikan's Souveran (sovereign) series. This is in line with Montblanc's Meisterstuck line of pens. Having said that, the quality and construction of this pen is up there with the MB 149 with some exceptions. The resin (plastic) of the barrel feels harder, colder, but it is extremely well machined. The piston filling mechanism is the best that I have encountered on any pen, even Montblanc. The piston turning knob is smooth, silky, and properly damped. The ink capacity is very generous. The highlight, however, is the nib. I did not expect this nib to be so soft and flexy. (this is not a vintage flex, so don't use it as such) It's really quite something. The nib is very smooth and the feed is very generous. Although smooth, the nib "sings" on certain papers/ink combinations. Some people enjoy this, I do not. Don't get me wrong, I love some feedback on a nib, but this doesn't do it for me. However the pen has its uses in that I can really squeeze some line variation out of it on occasion. I use it almost like a flex-nib, and dabble in Spencerian a bit, but it's not meant to be used that way and as such I take care not to use too much pressure. Another great plus, is that the nib unscrews as a unit, and can be swapped out with other Pelikan M1000 nib units for those that want to change writing behavior. The size of the pen is huge. It is the same size or larger than the MB 149. I have large hands, with thin long fingers, and I find this size perfect for long extended writing or doodling sessions. Overall, the quality is extremely high, and even the nib, which I don't love, is excellent. I prefer the feel of the MB nibs for fast writing, because they are stiff nibs. This one is just too soft for normal writing however it's great for occasions when addressing cards, or writing love letters, etc. You can turn out some beautiful writing if you know the limits of the nib and know how to write Spencerian or even lightly-shaded Copperplate. Keep in mind that the nib is 18K, and will not spring back as well as a 14k nib, so if you spring the nib, it's done. A large pen, luxurious in feel, however not quite as elegant as the classic cigar shape of the Montblanc Meisterstuck line. For those with smaller hands, I would recommend the M800 as being the perfect, and I mean perfect, everyday writer. If starting out with a top of the line pen, I would suggest you start with the M800 instead, simply because the nib characteristics of the M1000 need some finesse and experience to get the most out of it.

I've many pens, all are good in different ways. This is my favorite for writing comfort, requires the lightest touch of them all to write. A beautiful feedback of nib on paper, my nib was extra fine, as my writing is small and intricate. I love the wetness and nib grind. Feels very comfortable to me, I've no problem with longer sessions with it, simply because it feels so good to write with. Get this if you're drawn to it and your heart moves you irresistibly towards it. The nib is soft. The green is serene in effect, and I love that harmony with the eye. This is treasured by me and gives me great joy. Was skipping here and there, when first inked, as I re-inked and kept writing, the problem sorted itself out.

Excellent fountain pen, but Amazon Warehouse cheated me and sold me an expensive pen in "Like New" condition full of scratches and ink residue on the nib and reservoir.

The Pelikan M1000 fountain pen is the best in my collection. The extra fine nib writes very smooth. The combination of M1000 filled with iroshizuku kon-peki ink and writing on Calirfontane 90g/sq m or Moleskine paper has worked well for me. The pen has a rich ink flow and works well as I tend to write quickly.

I have had several high end pens, all of which were disappointing, especially a Mont Blanc! THIS pen is perfect. It writes very well, never skips, and doesn't leak. Pricey, but well worth the money.

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Ich hatte mich immer gefragt ob das Schreiben mit den m1000ern von Pelikan wirklich so „anders“ ist. Es stimmt tatsächlich - die ef-Feder dieses Füllers fühlt sich tatsächlich sehr „bouncy“ an - und es ist ganz anders als alle Halter die ich habe. Es wird mit der Größe der Feder zu tun haben, denn auch die anderen Halter sind qualitativ in vergleichbarer Liga ( Montblanc, Visconti, Leonardo etc…). Er war den Kauf unbedingt wert…

Que dire sur le plus gros stylo plume de la marque Pelikan ? Une institution mondiale. Reconnu meilleur que son concurrent légendaire. Celui-ci à une plume extra-fine pour écrire en fin, car tout calamophile sait qu'un stylo plume Pelikan est généreux en débit d'encre. Tout y est : couleur Stresemann, les amateurs savent pourquoi, longue plume super souple et difficile à dompter, il faut avoir la main légère, débit généreux à souhait. Une fabrication parfaite. Un plaisir immodéré d'écrire. N'oublions pas le prix sympathique proposé par Amazon et une livraison en deux jours gratuite. Que du bonheur !

Estéticamente la pluma es muy elegante. Algo menos pesada de lo que me hubiera gustado. El plumín es impresionante estéticamente pero, al menos el mío, llegó curvado excesivamente hacia abajo, incluso se podía intuir en la cara superior una marca de doblez. En su desempeño deja bastante que desear. Quizás fuera por un problema de mi unidad, pero la verdad es que quedé muy decepcionado. Había escuchado muchos comentantarios sobre la lotería que supone Pelikán en cuanto a plumines en la M1000 y, por lo que veo, tenían razón. Además de doblado, rascaba como un condenado. Y que no me digan que todos los plumines finos rascan, porque no es así. En fin, una pena que una marca con esta reputación tenga un control de calidad tan pobre. Si siguen por ese camino creo que les va a ir mal porque los que estamos dispuesto a pagar con mucho esfuerzo más de 400€ por una pluma para toda la vida, esperamos cierto nivel de calidad en el producto. Por supuesto la devolví. Pedí una sustitución por otra igual por dar una segunda oportunidad pero el repartidor de Amazon perdió el paquete misteriosamente y ahí quedó la cosa. Aprovecho para comentar que en casos de pérdida del paquete, Amazon debería ofrecer una compensación al cliente por las molestias. Saludos.

it is the newer opaque model, and beautiful. order shipped quickly and packaged safely to arrive fast! Product is flawlwss and comes in case with booklet. Seller provides genuine product. Thank You! The M1000 EF writes smoothly with a limited flex, very soothing just to write cursive with it. I love Pelikan!