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.

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.

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.

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.

Pelikan pens may be equalled but are unbeatable for reliability and smoothness and ink flow . German engineering at its finest.

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Der Classic 200 ist nicht nur ein zuverlässiger Begleiter im Alltag, sondern auch ein echter Hingucker. Ich wurde schon mehrfach auf den Füller angesprochen, weil er einfach edel wirkt – sowohl durch das zeitlose Design als auch durch die hochwertige Verarbeitung. Er liegt angenehm in der Hand, gleitet leicht über das Papier und sorgt für ein gleichmäßiges Schriftbild. Die Balance stimmt, und selbst längeres Schreiben ist problemlos möglich. Fazit: Wer einen stilvollen, hochwertigen Füller sucht, der auch im Büro oder in Meetings Eindruck macht, ist hier genau richtig. Klare Kaufempfehlung!

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