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Pelikan has a long history in high quality fountain pens, known for excellent craftmenship and ink technology. Their pens are famous for the trademark Pelikan green barrel, transparent ink windows, piston filler mechanism and Pelikan beak shaped clip. Based in Hanover Germany, they started out in 1832 manufacturing inks. >Click here to view our range of Pelikan Pens.
Their pen ranges have a traditional look and feel, with the Souveran being their flagship range. All fountain pens feature the pelican plunger fill mechanism and solid gold nibs. The Souveran range is divided up into different sized pens. See below for a size guide.
Pelikan Souveran Fountain Pens - We stock the M800 and M600
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History of Pelikan Pens
Established in 1832 when chemist Hornemann founded his own ink factory in Hoanover, Germany. Initially the ink was prepared on a farmyard, but in 1842 they moved to a larger scale factory. Guenther Wagner took over the company in 1871 and established his family emblem as the company logo, the Pelikan. This was one of the first German trademarks ever. In 1896 Pelikan started to manufacture Indian Ink, and in 1901 began the famous 4001 ink series.
In 1929 the Pelikan fountain pen was born. It was well know for its trademark green shaft, technically innovate ink flow and transparent window. The differential piston mechanism was a revelation of its time. In 1934 Pelikan Pelikan produced a cheaper version of their fountain pen, known as the 100 series under the product description Rappen. In 1950, as Germany recovered from the war, Pelikan introduced the 400 which was recognized by its green and black striped shaft. This model became the most popular fountain pen in its price range.
In 1960 the school fountain pen was introduced called the ‘Pelikano’. Handwriting experts helped deleveloped the pen, which used ergonomic technology to make it easier to use. It also benefited from an ink cartridge filling system, making it the most popular school pen. In 1974 Pelikan demonstrated its commitment to the education of good handwriting, by producing material on simplified handwriting for beginners. In 1993 Pelikan released its first limited edition pen called the ‘Blue Ocean’. It was made from transparent blue resin and 5000 were produced. In 1996 the 16th Commonwealth games took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Pelikan released the Kuala Lumpur pen to commemorate this
