[Body material] Resin
[Nib material] Stainless steel
[Character width] M (medium character)
[Mechanism] Inhalation type
[Size] Total length: Approx. 126mm (when stored)
A special edition in a new color is now available in the classic series, which has a small body size and is casual and easy to handle, yet has a full-fledged suction mechanism.
This is a special production model in pastel blue color, with delicately applied pearlescent shine and light blue gradation reminiscent of a vast blue sky.
Gold plated material is used for the nib, clip, and ring, creating a soft impression that blends perfectly with the blue and white.
[Pelikan, a German brand of innovation and trust]
Pelikan's history dates back to chemist Karl Horneman's production of oil paints, watercolors, and color inks.
The first price list was drawn up on April 28, 1838, marking the date the company was founded.
Pelikan products are not only used to create necessities for school children from paint, but are also known for their toner for printers.
The Pelikan brand became famous for fountain pens and writing instruments.
Enter Günther Wagner, who took over the company in 1871.
In 1879, the Pelikan brand became one of the earliest brands in Germany to symbolize peace of mind and was registered as a trademark. Proving the importance of promoting your product.
Following Waterman, who obtained a patent for a fountain pen in 1884, they began manufacturing ink two years later.
In 1929, while lever and dropper type fountain pens were all the rage, the company patented a revolutionary new system, a piston-type suction mechanism, in order to improve the amount of ink that could be stored and the level of security.
The transparent Pelikan fountain pen model 100, #100 collection is born.
The Pelican brand already celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1938. While the 100N series is taking the market by storm with the new release,
1950. After several years of development, the Pelican 400 is now available.
The body shaft, with its green and transparent striped pattern, remains the face that symbolizes Pelican even today.
Pelikan continues to produce stable products even as the fountain pen market cools down.
In the 1980s, when the value of letters, signatures, and so-called status symbols was increasing compared to everyday use, the Souveraine M400, a reprint of the Model 400, was released.
It was also the moment when the pelican, which had been on a downward trend, once again rode the dazzling updraft and took flight.
Since then, there have been numerous reprints, limited editions, and collaboration products with Japanese maki-e.
Pelikan captivated many fans and continued to release masterpieces as a reliable German brand all over the world.
Yes in 2018
