The flagship Pelikan M1000 fountain pen stands taller than its siblings, both literally and figuratively. Even so, it sees the fewest number of releases amongst all the Souveräns. Perhaps that is one reason that the new M1000 Renaissance Brown has made such a splash. It has been five years since the M1005 Stresemann (2019) made its debut which makes this new model worthy of review. Strictly speaking, I’m selectively ignoring the ultra-limited and exotic Raden and Maki-e models which are also built off of the M1000 chassis. The M1000 is a very large model, unwieldy for many, and not what I would call the most practical pen out there. And yet, there is something special about an M1000, something that the other Souveräns just don’t have. It’s a bit hard to describe but once you place that huge, juicy nib onto paper for the first time, you start to get a sense of that magic. While Pelikan’s modern nibs, at least those produced over the past few decades, have skewed towards hard and inflexible, the M1000’s nib graces the paper with just the most delightful amount of spring, thanks in part to its large size. They are a joy to write with and the Renaissance Brown is no exception. Also worthy of note is the fact that this is a case of “who wore it better?” Recall that the M800 Renaissance Brown was first on the scene in this finish back in 2017. When a classic makes a comeback, there is sure to be a lot to unpack. Keep reading to learn all about the M1000 Renaissance Brown and whether or not it would make a worthy addition to your flock.