The Highlo Pen Museum

"No one ever regretted buying quality"

The one question I am asked more often than any other is, "What is the best fountain pen in the world?" My answer is always - Pelikan and, more specifically, the Pelikan M800 and its variants.

Since Pelikan made their first fountain pen in 1929, the overall concept of their quality pen range has changed very little. The traditional design and the filling mechanism with its enormous ink capacity has stood the test of time and, instead of being subjected to the whims of fashion, has been content with just a steady refining and improvement. Secondly, the nib is just outstanding. Whereas other comparable manufacturers have rolled their gold thinner to extract more nibs per sheet, Pelikan have continued to manufacture a nib of the highest quality and durability in a wide range of nib points.

The above pen is the Pelikan M800, once described as "the fountain pen against which all others should be judged". It has the piston filling mechanism made from solid brass components, which sets it apart from the other models lower down in the range. Being a large pen, it has an enormous ink capacity. The clip and trim are gold plated, with double rings at the ink handle and a single ring on the nib section. It has a large, hand-crafted gold nib with rhodium decoration and comes in a large, DeLuxe, silk-lined  presentation box complete with instructions and guarantee, which is three years against mechanical failure. Being a large pen, it may not be suitable for anyone with a very small hand.

Dimensions:  Capped 5.57" (141.6 mm) : Posted 6.5" (162 mm)

Diameter 0.53" (13.6 mm) 

      Price:  £225   (Recommended Retail Price £310)

The boxes for the Pelikan M800 pens are quite heavy, so all orders for this pen will be sent out to you post free in the U.K.

The following colours are available;

Special Offer!   Pelikan M800 Trio Set

From the shelves of The Pen Museum, this is a near mint M800 trio set in black/green stripe, comprising pen with 14kt fine nib, K800 ballpen and D800 pencil with semi-twist mechanism. This set has only ever been on display for a few years, hence the special price.

Price: £400 post free

Pelikan M1000

Not for the fainthearted, this really is 'the big one' - Pelikan's largest fountain pen, the M1000. In all respects other than size it is the same as the M800. It has the piston filling mechanism made from solid brass components with the enormous ink capacity. The clip and trim are gold plated, with double rings at the ink handle and a single ring on the nib section. It has a large, hand-crafted gold nib with rhodium decoration, even larger than the M800, with a fine or medium point. Although I only stock this model with Fine or Medium nibs, I can order it with any of the following points: Extra Fine,  Broad, Double Broad, Triple Broad,  Oblique Medium, Oblique Broad, Oblique Double Broad or Oblique Triple Broad. This model is made in the traditional black and green stripes, or plain black. Comes in a large, deluxe, silk-lined  presentation box complete with instructions and guarantee, which is three years against mechanical failure. Forget the Montblanc Meisterstuck - this is the one to have

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Dimensions:  Capped 5.75" (148 mm) : Posted 6.75" (173 mm)

Diameter 0.55" (14 mm) 

Price £265  post free  (Recommended Retail Price £370)

Pelikan Toledo

 M900

(Ref: M900-01)

 This is the Pelikan M900 Toledo, a masterpiece of Art Nouveau. Made by hand in 90 days through 120 steps. Each pen is unique and is engraved with its own number. It has the brass differential piston-filled ink system, a gold-plated 925 vermeil barrel with matte gold-plated clip and fittings. The nib is 18ct two-tone gold and has a medium point. The M900 is the larger of the two versions (the smaller being the M700) and is the same size as the Souveran M800. 

Price £700 post free

In addition to the above variations on the M800, which come as my personal recommendations, I also have the following current models in stock. Clicking on the links will take you to the display pages.

I have spare nib units for sale for the above pens. Click here.

Vintage Pens

Special Offer!

Filling The Pelikan Fountain Pen

Low ink capacity and leaking from the front end of any fountain pen can often be traced to a faulty filling procedure. It is important that all pens, including the Pelikan, be filled according to the manufacturers instructions. What sometimes seems a minor point in the filling process can often be the key factor in the pen behaving as it should. Here is the correct way to fill a Pelikan:

Advance the internal piston by unscrewing the filling knob on the end of the barrel fully to the left. Dip the nib into the ink until it is fully covered. Turn the knob fully back slowly and evenly. When it reaches its stop point remove the nib from the ink and turn the knob back a short way to allow a few drops to fall back into the bottle. Turn the pen so the nib is facing upwards and screw the knob back to its stop point. Wipe clean with a tissue.

Always remember when using any coloured ink, particularly black, that these contain more sediment than blue. The pen should therefore be flushed out with cold water after every two or three fillings to prevent clogging of the feed channels.

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