on salePelikan M1000 Fountain Pen - Black/Green

Product Code P987578

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on salePelikan M1000 Fountain Pen - Black/Green

Product Code P987578

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$856.00

MSRP $1,070.00

Color:
Black/Green
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Souverän - A world-famous classic. Even today, this classic with a black-and-green pinstripe sleeve is still considered a symbol of the Pelikan brand worldwide. The production of the Souverän sleeve is subject to an elaborate process. The classic striped material is made out of cotton based on a formula developed specifically for Pelikan. It takes months until the block providing the stripes is finished, whereupon the tailor-made plating is curved and cut into a contour using a natural diamond. The characteristic double rings are then integrated into the cap and barrel with the utmost precision. The writing instrument is then polished until it reaches a brilliant luster.

The Pelikan Souverän M1000 is Pelikan's flagship fountain pen. The elaborately striped green body is made of celluloid acetate, with a black cap and 24k gold plated accents. The large nib is made of 18k gold, refined with a rhodium decor, and writing quality tested by hand.

The fountain pen is equipped with a differential piston-filling mechanism with high-value brass components. The smooth operating piston mechanism allows you to fill this pen with bottled ink, and an ink window allows you to see your ink level.

Condition
New
Brand
Pelikan
Type
Fountain Pens
Color
Black, Green
Demonstrator

Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.

No
Body Material
Resin
Cap Rotations

For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.

0.75
Cap Type

How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).

Screw-cap
Compatible inks & refills

Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.

Bottled ink
Filling Mechanism

How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.

Piston
Grip Material
Resin
Nib Size
Extra-Fine, Fine, Medium
Nib Color
Two-Tone
Nib Material
18k Gold
Postable

Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.

Yes
Retractable

Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).

No
Trim
Gold
Diameter - Body
14mm (0.55in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip)
16mm (0.63in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip)
19mm (0.75in)
Diameter - Grip (mm)

Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.

12.0mm
Length - Body

The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.

135mm (5.31in)
Length - Cap
70mm (2.76in)
Length - Nib

The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.

27mm (1.06in)
Length - Overall (Closed)
146mm (5.75in)
Length - Overall (Posted)

When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.

177mm (6.97in)
Weight - Body

If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.

23g (0.81oz)
Weight - Cap
10g (0.35oz)
Weight - Overall (g)
33.0g
Max Ink Capacity - Piston Vac

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using the built-in piston or vacuum filling mechanism.

1.51ml

Customer Reviews

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Augustin F.
Goulet is a good place to buy

It was not my first time to purchase from Goulet and it'll not be the last one.

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Marilyn
M1000 + Goulet = Amazing

The Pelikan M1000 broad nib is amazing. I am speechless. See photo. It is a sensual experience to write with it.

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James M.
The Best Pen in my Collection to date.

My experience was very satisfying. The Pelikan M1000 is very pleasing to the eye, fits my hand perfectly, and is very nice to write with. I also have the M805 in my collection which convinced me to purchase the M1000. I am so happy with Pelikan that I am looking to add another one to my collection very soon.

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Jim S.
Every bit as good as one would expect.

The pen has a nice, solid feel. Mechanically everything is 10 out of 10. Uncapping, filling, posting, writing... everything feels nice. The nib is beautiful and writes beautifully; overall, the attention to detail is impeccable. My only complaint is that the cap, which screws on, has resin threads. Experience has taught me that over time this will be a problem. But, as this pen will be in rotation with a number of other pens, that problem will face my heirs, not me. I've wanted this pen for quite a while, and I'm completely satisfied with it now that I have it. I must remark that the packaging is rather understated, but does include a pen sleeve. If you're wondering if the pen is worth the price, in my opinion (openion?) It absolutely is.

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David P.
Update

This pen is awe striking but I have inked it and found that this is a very wet nib, not exactly to my liking. I got the pen with a medium nib, it puts out ink like an extra broad, the pen does post, however if you invert it the cap will fall off. That is not to my liking either, I suggest an extra fine to fine nib. This nib is too wet for me.

FAQs about Fountain Pens

How do I fill a fountain pen with ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the pen's filling mechanism, which you can find in the Technical Specs section above. 

Here's a quick definition of the most common filling mechanisms:

  • Cartridge - A small, disposable, sealed plastic reservoir that holds fountain pen ink. These come pre-filled with ink, and typically you just push to insert them into place and you'll be ready to write! Check out our quick guide here.
  • Converter - A detachable and refillable ink reservoir that allows you to use bottled ink in a cartridge-accepting pen. Typically you will install the converter into the grip section, dip the nib/feed into the ink, and twist or pull the converter knob to draw ink into the converter. Here's a video for how to fill a cartridge/converter pen using a LAMY pen as an example.
  • Eyedropper - A pen that utilizes the entire barrel as a reservoir for ink. Ink is directly filled into the barrel, allowing for a high ink capacity. Here's a video on how to do it!
  • Piston - A type of filling system that uses a retracting plunger inside a sealed tube to draw ink into a pen. They are typically either twist or push-operated. These pens cannot accept cartridges or a converter, and only fill from bottled ink.
  • Vacuum - A push-style piston that uses pressure to fill the large pen body with ink. They seal the ink chamber when closed, making it ideal for flying without risk of leaking. Check out our video on how to use a vac filler here.

Check out more info on these filling mechanisms including a video on how to fill each one on our blog.

How do I clean a fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the filling mechanism, but it mostly comes down to flushing it out with water, and sometimes a little bit of Pen Flush if the ink is really stuck. 

It's a bit easier to show than to tell, so we've put together a few quick videos showing you the process:

How often do I need to clean my fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We recommend a good cleaning every 2 weeks, and any time you change ink colors. 

Water will usually do the trick, but we recommend you use our Goulet Pen Flush if the ink has been left in the pen for a while and could have dried up, or when you’re switching ink colors.

My pen won’t write! What do I do? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

First things first... make sure you have ink in the pen! Be sure that the ink cartridge or converter is seated properly in the pen, and that you aren't out of ink.

We always recommend you give your pen a good cleaning first, using our Goulet Pen Flush, or a drop of dish soap in some water. New pens often have some machining oil residue left in the feed, so a good cleaning often does the trick first.

If that still doesn't work, try priming the feed. This consists of either dipping your pen nib and feed in ink, or forcing ink from the converter down into the feed. 

If it’s still not working after that, please reach out to us so we can help! 

What's your return policy? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

You can submit a return request within 30 days of your order date. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.

Please note we are unable to accept a return of any Namiki or Sailor Bespoke fountain pen for any reason once it has been used with ink. Please thoroughly inspect and dry test the pen before use.