tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post9072591415973611355..comments2023-09-07T06:17:34.153-05:00Comments on Tyler Dahl: My grail pen has finally arrived! Lovely Pelikan M805 Blue Stripe!777http://www.blogger.com/profile/12210751163682142049noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-89649699076426199482011-06-22T20:46:48.549-05:002011-06-22T20:46:48.549-05:00Hello Rob. Good to hear from you.
My nib currentl...Hello Rob. Good to hear from you.<br /><br />My nib currently is an XF though I'm trying to get a B or BB. Have yet to find one...<br /><br />This "XF" writes like a fine/medium in my opinion. This is good actually since I like wider nibs... :)<br /><br />Regards,<br />777 - Tyler Dahl777 Pen Repairhttp://777penrepair.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-20288143601346579352011-06-22T17:08:18.529-05:002011-06-22T17:08:18.529-05:00So which size nib did you go for? The photos look ...So which size nib did you go for? The photos look like a fine or extra-fine.Rob Lombardihttp://www.todaysreformer.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-79041632457175560632011-06-15T22:36:16.751-05:002011-06-15T22:36:16.751-05:00Did you find a new nib for this yet? The broader o...Did you find a new nib for this yet? The broader obliques are very nice. Unfortunately I believe the M8xx and M1xxx only take the 2T gold nibs. Unless you can arrange a swap, a new nib will cost you almost as much as you paid for this pen in the first place. BTW, I agree about your comment regarding Pelikan factory nibs being hit and miss. Really a shame. But at least you can change the nibs easily (ignoring the cost of-course). For someone considering one of these pens, I recommend you buy one from a known Nibmeister just to make sure everything is in-order. Should run you a bit less than $400 USD.Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-462352171122124342011-06-15T20:42:12.357-05:002011-06-15T20:42:12.357-05:00$200 is even better. I guess some people are not m...$200 is even better. I guess some people are not married :DPeninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-9215979616818906712011-06-15T20:18:28.348-05:002011-06-15T20:18:28.348-05:00Sounds good, maybe I can convince you yet! :)
The...Sounds good, maybe I can convince you yet! :)<br /><br />They can be had for less. It all depends on where you buy from. Personally I would more than just highly recommend getting a used one. The reasons being:<br />1 - It's a lot cheaper!<br />2 - You're assured of a properly writing nib. Many of the factory Pelkans have nib problems...<br /><br />That's just my take on it though... :)<br /><br />Regards,<br />777777 Pen Repairhttp://777penrepair.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-86133313599885212482011-06-15T20:17:57.573-05:002011-06-15T20:17:57.573-05:00Well, I'll be honest with you. I snagged mine ...Well, I'll be honest with you. I snagged mine for the awesome price of $200.00 shipped! It was a good deal, but not the first one I've seen. It take patience to wait for the right deal to come but it's worth it if you're on a tight budget.<br /><br />I too struggle with the justifying thing. Some people just buy and buy dozens of $500.00 pens without any regret or thought. I had a hard time just buying one Pelikan... :)<br /><br />Regards,<br />777777 Pen Repairhttp://777penrepair.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-52241497604459640002011-06-15T20:12:47.395-05:002011-06-15T20:12:47.395-05:00Thanks for the congrats!
I'll bet your Mittis...Thanks for the congrats!<br /><br />I'll bet your Mittishaw'd pen is awesome! CI nibs are great...<br />Regards,<br />777777 Pen Repairhttp://777penrepair.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-34895623454663531302011-06-15T19:36:52.279-05:002011-06-15T19:36:52.279-05:00Ah what a beauty. That's one of my dream pens ...Ah what a beauty. That's one of my dream pens too. At $300 it's not incredibly expensive, though many people will think you're crazy to spend so much on a pen. For me, it's not a matter of not affording, simply a matter of not being able to justify it.Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-64326829319934278882011-06-15T16:06:03.591-05:002011-06-15T16:06:03.591-05:00I have been wondering about the M800 series but th...I have been wondering about the M800 series but the price is just out of my league right now. Also, for that kind of money, I would have to take the pen for a test drive. I shall be looking for your full review with a lot of interest, Tyler.Freddy77macnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-52353995804562707362011-06-15T14:22:56.776-05:002011-06-15T14:22:56.776-05:00Congrats on your GrailPen!
I have several Pelikan...Congrats on your GrailPen!<br /><br />I have several Pelikans and my red-striped M800 with Mottishaw'd cursive italic nib is one of my most-treasured pens. I generally like to post my modern FPs but the M800 is a great size unposted. I also think it's a good investment (not that I buy pens for their resale value) as they seem to be going up & up in price....Majanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-92205804918128826752011-06-15T13:15:03.861-05:002011-06-15T13:15:03.861-05:00Yes, the barrels are somewhat clear. The colored p...Yes, the barrels are somewhat clear. The colored part is solid and it's semi-clear in between.<br /><br />You certainly ought to try an m600! :)<br /><br />Regards,<br />777777 Pen Repairhttp://777penrepair.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-6319341790694141102011-06-15T10:50:24.125-05:002011-06-15T10:50:24.125-05:00Hello Karen! It sure is pretty. :)
The M250's...Hello Karen! It sure is pretty. :)<br /><br />The M250's are awesome pens. I was thinking of getting one as an entry-level Pelikan. Instead I ended up going straight for the "big-boy"...<br /><br />As far as working on these pens: Contact me via email: 777penrepair@gmail.com :)<br /><br />Regards,<br />777 - Tyler Dahl777 Pen Repairhttp://777penrepair.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-39339514079025849182011-06-15T07:32:21.195-05:002011-06-15T07:32:21.195-05:00Very, very pretty. Congratulations. I like my Peli...Very, very pretty. Congratulations. I like my Pelikans, too. They're M250's, a demonstrator and a beautiful tortoiseshell. Do you work on these pens, too? The only thing I don't like is they seem to collect moisture behind the piston. Let us know more, please.Karennoreply@blogger.com