Pelikan Souverän M200 Fountain Pen, Fine Nib, Black, 1 Each (993915)

I have large hands, so the average ballpoints weren't cutting it for me. I wanted a pen that will last a lifetime. I knew I didn't want to be replacing ink sacs (although I hear they're pretty easy) so I decided against a hatchet filler. I ordered the M200 from Amazon and received it about a week later. The box arrived in reasonable condition (no damage); I opened it up to find this little baby sitting inside a clamshell resembling a jeweler's box. About a week after driving to my local seminary and picking up some Sailor ink, I found that an initial flow problem was gone, the tines had loosened up enough to keep things steady and the ink now flowed nice and smooth. It's a pleasure for me to write with, even for extended periods of time. The rounded tip makes it easy for me to write left-handed easily. I'm not sure if Pelikan has always produced nibs that leftie-friendly, but I can finally write with a real fountain and not feel as if I'm scraping my fingernails across a chalkboard. The pen is rather substantial. Short, yet thick enough for large hands to grasp easily. Posted, it's very comfortable to use. Fountain pens are a bad choice for someone who likes to use a lot of pressure. Despite being stiff, I can imagine that the nib could end up sprung if you use more than a couple of pounds of pressure. I barely use any and mine rarely, if ever loses flow so if every pen they produce is like that, there should be no problem. I find the M200 I received to put out an adequate line for general writing, but if you plan on doing Arabic script or calligraphy with it, you may want to purchase a broader nib. It's also compatible with the 14k M400 nibs, so keep that in mind when shopping around. The finish is classic, if a little lacking in depth. I think Pelikan over-thought the marbling a little bit, but I'm not docking a point for something that will probably get scratched after a couple of years (I'm rough on pens). People always look at it when I'm writing, so you may get some unexpected attention from pulling this out and using it around others. Also, the weight is a little off expectation for a fountain, it's not heavy at all and when writing I almost have to look at my hand to make sure it's still there. I found my piston to be a little stiff at first, although it loosened up after a few trips back to front. Filling was complex at first, but once I got the hang of it, it's like second nature. SLOW is the key word here. The slower you raise the piston, the more completely the barrel will fill. I carry it in my pocket every day, and have not experienced any inky shirts. I can see why these pens are so popular. Overall, I completely enjoy my M200. It feels solid in the hand, fills easily and places ink exactly where I want it. I'd recommend having at least one of these to anyone who has a passion for writing.

The Pelikan M200 is a great fountain pen with a simplistic and easy to use piston filling mechanism. Appearance: The M200 (black) is exactly how it looks in the picture. It is a black pen constructed of a high quality plastic. There are gold bands that nicely complement the black as the clip is also a lovely gold accent. The nib is gold plated and beautifully decorated with very fine Pelikan artwork. Initial impressions of the pen were that it was light, and felt cheap, but looked good, and was comfortable posted in my hand with great balance. Usage: This pen when combined with Pelikan 4001 Ink wrote smoothly, with no skipping or scratching on normal quality notebook paper (5-Star notebook if you're curious). I also tested the pen/ink on a piece of printer paper & construction paper and noticed only slight difference however none of which were negative effects. Obviously as a modern fountain pen there have been zero issues with leaking ink or making any messes. Compared to other pens I own: This is now the best pen that I own coming previously from disposable ballpoint pens as well as my only other fountain pen being a Waterman Hemisphere Black. This pen writes much more smooth and has zero scratchy feel which has been a concern of mine with the Waterman. While I still very much so enjoy my Waterman this pen has absolutely made me a believer in high quality pens existing and making a difference in writing. Worried about the transparent ink viewing window? Please don't let this sway your decision on this pen, after being filled with a black ink the green transparent ink viewing window is entirely unnoticeable and turns black. You would never know it was there unless the pen was empty. This was a concern of mine until I watched some YouTube reviews and found out it disappears when filled.

Solid entry level, minimalistic, daily driver fountain pen. It's got one of the smoothest nibs I've ever used. However, there are some issues that prevent it from being great. First, it's very small and light, and feels a lot cheaper than it costs. 2nd issue is Pelikan nibs tend to write thicker than the advertised nib size. This was supposed to be a Fine nib, but wrote like a Medium. Lastly, the nib unit is tricky to disassemble by hand (another quirk of Pelikan)--there's a collet that holds it all together, so you can't pull it apart and need some extra gear if you want to disassemble it for a thorough cleaning. If you prefer finer nibs, size down. If you prefer a larger pen, check out the M600/M800/M1000. I eventually sold the M200 and upgraded to an M600 with an Extra Fine gold nib--perfect to me in every way. Upgrading comes with extra cost though, so you'll be paying significantly more the higher model you get.

I'm a big fan of the Pelikan M-800 size, and wanted another pen to keep filled with a permanent black ink for signatures, addressing envelopes, drawing/watercolors. I didn't want another large (and expensive) M-800 for this, so I thought I would try the M-200. I'm glad I did. Although its a steel nib, it really writes smoothly, and delivers a consistent and just perfect ink flow with Noodler's Eel Black. I got the Medium nib, and the line width is a hair smaller than the M-800 Medium. The ink window is handy, you can hardly see it when the ink level is high, but is clearly visible as the level goes down. I have big hands, and the pen works just fine for me when I post it. And as a bonus, I've been doing some geometric drawing with it and it its perfectly on my Alvin compass pen/pencil holder.

I initially gave this pen 3 stars and a mediocre review, however it has quickly become my favorite to use. The nib is exactly what I was looking for as it writes wet but controlled and gives me that concentrated ink color I've been seeking for but have found impossible to obtain with cheaper pens and many newer expensive pens. In short it writes wet like a vintage pen but with the control and consistency of a modern design. I also initially thought the pen was light and felt a bit cheap but as I used it more the design grew on me and now I appreciate it very much and prefer it to many of my other pens. The sophistication and beauty is in the details. Also, there are many pens out there that have bad nibs. IFTHE NIB IS NOT EXTREMELY SMOOTH EXCHANGE THE PEN. I received two pens that did not live up to the hype of what others were saying so I tried again and again. The second pen I received I was a bit annoyed at the misaligned nib which was visible under a loupe so attempted to align it back, something I have done hundreds of times and feel very confident doing. I noticed the misalignment occurred from the top of the tines and not the tips requiring much more time then I was willing to invest with a new pen. I contacted Pelikan to ask them to exchange with a nib they considered to be worthy of putting on the pen, and while the lady I spoke to sounded like she might have worked through it, she was telling me that technically I voided the warranty because of "improper modification" of the nib. So FYI, and short story: exchange through Amazon. The pen I finally relieved was what I should have gotten the first time and I am now 100% satisfied with my purchase. So much so that I have neglected to rotate my pens for the past 3 months and keep re-inking this one.

Pelikan is a great brand name. this is their cheapest product, feel extremely light 15g?! and cheap like a plastic pen?!. if you want a real good foundation pen, probably you need to go with the M400 model or above which is 1.1 lbs but cause $300+

First over $50 fountain pen I bought. Great price on amazon. I'm not sure if I was lucky, but this is the smoothest nib I own and is nice and wet. I love the green window. Pros: - Amazing nib - Great piston mechanism - top notch fit and finish - I love ink windows Cons: - Uninspired design - Inconsistent nib performance (I have read some people got really bad nib performance out of the box- NOT my experience) Pro or Con depending: - Light weight - Small/compact I have it inked with De Atramentis Alexander Hamilton and it is a pleasure to use and I carry it daily in my briefcase, I think its a great starting off point for people looking to start to buy more expensive fountain pens. One more quick point- the nibs on the pelican are very easy to change out- they screw off. Also you can buy the nibs made for some of the higher range models and use them in the M200 making an easy upgrade to 14K or 18K gold nibs.

I bought this pen about eight months ago for journaling and as part of an attempt to get myself to do more writing by hand. I'm a writer and student, and so I do a whole lot of writing every day, whether I'm taking notes in class or while interviewing someone for an article, or in writing fiction, poetry, puns, pornography, etc, etc. I really love this pen. It got me to write cursive for the first time in years, because my standard printing feels like driving a Porsche at 25 MPH all of the time with this baby. It's also made journaling even more satisfying than it used to be; there really is something special and intimate about writing by hand and engaging more directly with that you're working on. The flow of ink is just right (I use Noodler's black, which is also fantastic). The pen is easy to clean and maintain, and the threaded nib makes removing it a breeze, which I do every two to three fills in order to soak the thing in water for a few hours, which I recommend doing (as long as you let it sit on a paper towel or something for a while to dry out after). Filling the pen is easy and mess-free. The pen is light, and although I generally prefer instruments with a bit more heft, this thing made me love it regardless. The only gripe I have about my M200 is that its resin barrel scratches relatively easily, so be careful putting it in bags and pockets. That said, it's not a $500 pen (though it writes like one), but a more practical tool for actual use, so I don't worry too much about a little scuffing. Another thing: Make sure to really take your time turning the piston slowly when you're filling the pen with ink; you'll get a lot more ink into the chamber that way. If you're on the fence about buying one, do it. You'll be glad you did. In a time where everyone types, fountain pens have a degree of class and an adjoining sense of history that makes them stand out. In fact, it's almost grounding, in a way, to have something like this around; it's a welcome nostalgia piece in this day and age.