"The Myth of the Moon Goddess" is the first full redesign of an M1000 than we have seen in many years. With more taper, a different clip, a new cap shape and longer twist end, this pen is a departure from their well known design.

But some things remain the same. The big soft M1000 nib is still interchangeable with any other M1000 nib. The gripping section with the same shape and the visible ink supply are still there just above the redesigned barrel.

The figure of the Moon Goddess floats in clouds on the barrel. Based on the Moon Festival, the "Myth of the Moon Goddess" is depicted in raised gold against a matte black field.

Notice the roundness of the cap end and the elongated design of the Pelikan bill clip.

With a darker background the scans below reveal many details of this pen not seen above. Notice the crispness of the gold work over silver. The pen comes complete with black lacquer case and all documentation.

Flowing lines of the clouds and vapors depicted above establish the context for the moon goddess. Made of vermeil, the matte grey air behind the clouds seems to recede.

Anyone who has ever enjoyed the Fall seasonal delight of moon cakes in your local Chinatown knows something of the importance of the moon festival to this culture. At the root of the Myth of the Moon Goddess is the notion of longing and desire. The story is told in the accompanying booklet.

The M1000 nib is already semi-flexible. It can be made even more flexible for those who can be careful with a delicate nib. Flexible tines along with a cursive oblique tip can make a wonderful correspondence point.

Calligraphic symbols are engraved on the gold barrel end jewel.

The traditional Pelikan with young is also engraved into the gold cap end jewel.

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