This pen is very much on the list of top three that have sought after and now own! I chose the tune and smooth option, and it writes exquisitely right away! Aesthetically, this green is everything I hoped it would be!! The service from Appelboom was amazing…I will order from them again
I could write a lot about all the good things of my new fountain pen, such as quality feeling, smooth writing (which has been even smoother after two weeks writing), easy ink filling, easy cleaning, easy nib exchange and so on.
But my main point is that this is a fun pen! These two weeks I have been writing constantly (mostly nonsense), drawing, and just enjoying putting a lot of ink on paper. I must confess I don't find it easy to put the pen away...
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.
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