A nice detailed review which brings out the main features of the old-style Pelikan M400. Two minor observations: i) The filling mechanism of fountain pens should not be operated when the cap is closed. It strains the filling mechanism. ii) The Pelikan nib where the chevrons stop short of meeting the nib slit was introduced in the later versions of the Pelikan 400NN. The main differences between those nibs and that fitted to the M400 are the nib size being engraved in italics in the M400 nib and the distance between the circle enclosing the Pelikan logo and the breather hole is greater.
Thanks for sharing. Some little info on identifying the age. The production of the M400 started 1982 and at first they had the same nib design as the Pelikan 400NN which was produced 1956-1965, the nib having stripes that don't touch the slit which only the quite rare 400N has. However, the M400 have the nib size (F, M etc) embossed in an italic font which distinguishs the nib from the 400NN. The very old model 400 (1950-56) has no stripes at all.
Thanks for sharing those dates and details, much appreciated! I have really enjoyed this nib is such s joy to write with and has great spring to it! Plus the pen is gorgeous, my understanding is that the barrel is Celluloid.
@@fountainPENdulum I would doubt that. The production of celluloid (officially) ceased 1951 world-wide because it's easily flammable. So, every remaining stacks of celluloid were and are very precious. As your pen was produced after 1982 it seems very unlikely that they used it for that.To my knowledge, Pelikan only used celluloid in some pre-war models and in some quite recent special editions of the M1000.
@EverGreenElephant that's too bad, I thought it was. Once again, thanks for all that info, very helpful and very interesting. I'm quite fond of Celluloid:)
Wow, this nib is indeed lovely. I have a B from this time, but while being very soft, it skips and hard starts from time to time. Maybe it's because of the plastic feed, which is a little bit more hit or miss compared to th eolder ebonite feeds. I also like the look of the Tortoiseshell stripes on your pen. They still have this beautiful sheen like the old ones.
Consider getting it ground or tuned up. The Medium I got, though in NOS, did not write well. It skipped a lot also. I knew I wanted an Italic anyway, so I had it ground and never had an issue again even when flexing its flow is excellent!
I think the Pelikan finials are so cool. Probably my favorite. Would you get an older one that is label W. Germany? Yes Waterman Serenity Blue... I have back ups to back ups of this ink. Excellent video, but you do know most of the world uses the metric system right LOL. Just kidding. Wow, look at that writing sample. Amazing. Are you rotating the pen, it doesn't look like is and you're getting a very smooth writing experience.
Why, thank you! What a compliment! :) I have in the queue a video on developing your own penmanship style! It's been very interesting tracking my penmanship developing from two years ago!
A nice detailed review which brings out the main features of the old-style Pelikan M400.
Two minor observations:
i) The filling mechanism of fountain pens should not be operated when the cap is closed. It strains the filling mechanism.
ii) The Pelikan nib where the chevrons stop short of meeting the nib slit was introduced in the later versions of the Pelikan 400NN. The main differences between those nibs and that fitted to the M400 are the nib size being engraved in italics in the M400 nib and the distance between the circle enclosing the Pelikan logo and the breather hole is greater.
That’s very beautiful handwriting and very pleasant to watch!
Thank you very much! I appreciate the support and feedback, thank you
Thanks for sharing.
Some little info on identifying the age.
The production of the M400 started 1982 and at first they had the same nib design as the Pelikan 400NN which was produced 1956-1965, the nib having stripes that don't touch the slit which only the quite rare 400N has. However, the M400 have the nib size (F, M etc) embossed in an italic font which distinguishs the nib from the 400NN. The very old model 400 (1950-56) has no stripes at all.
Thanks for sharing those dates and details, much appreciated! I have really enjoyed this nib is such s joy to write with and has great spring to it! Plus the pen is gorgeous, my understanding is that the barrel is Celluloid.
@@fountainPENdulum I would doubt that. The production of celluloid (officially) ceased 1951 world-wide because it's easily flammable. So, every remaining stacks of celluloid were and are very precious. As your pen was produced after 1982 it seems very unlikely that they used it for that.To my knowledge, Pelikan only used celluloid in some pre-war models and in some quite recent special editions of the M1000.
@EverGreenElephant that's too bad, I thought it was. Once again, thanks for all that info, very helpful and very interesting. I'm quite fond of Celluloid:)
Really pretty pen color!!!
Thanks, this is definitely a favorite of the Pelikan colors!
Wow, this nib is indeed lovely. I have a B from this time, but while being very soft, it skips and hard starts from time to time. Maybe it's because of the plastic feed, which is a little bit more hit or miss compared to th eolder ebonite feeds. I also like the look of the Tortoiseshell stripes on your pen. They still have this beautiful sheen like the old ones.
Consider getting it ground or tuned up. The Medium I got, though in NOS, did not write well. It skipped a lot also. I knew I wanted an Italic anyway, so I had it ground and never had an issue again even when flexing its flow is excellent!
@@fountainPENdulum Thanks alot! Very informative.
Likewise! Thanks
I think the Pelikan finials are so cool. Probably my favorite. Would you get an older one that is label W. Germany? Yes Waterman Serenity Blue... I have back ups to back ups of this ink.
Excellent video, but you do know most of the world uses the metric system right LOL. Just kidding.
Wow, look at that writing sample. Amazing. Are you rotating the pen, it doesn't look like is and you're getting a very smooth writing experience.
Thanks! Which are the older Pelikan Nibs labed W.Germany? I'm not sure I'm familiar.
@@fountainPENdulum My bad, I meant W. Germany on the cap band.
@ironmic9244 on the cap band, okay, tell me more:)
How is your penmanship so good
Why, thank you! What a compliment! :)
I have in the queue a video on developing your own penmanship style! It's been very interesting tracking my penmanship developing from two years ago!
@@fountainPENdulum very much looking forward to that video, then! I've always wanted to improve mine :)
@damascus21 that is an excellent aspiration! Thank you, that will encourage me to do the video, knowing it will be helpful and of interest!