A true classic
In the year 1929 Pelikan was the first company in the world to introduce the differentiated piston mechanism. This technique causes the spindle inside the fountain pen to turn quicker than the end piece of the barrel, with the help of two different threads. To this date, this fountain pen exists in many different variations, and though it has been developed in design and technical details over time, the basic mechanism remains the same.
In 1950, the model 400 was launched. With its green-striped sleeve, it has become a world-wide symbol for the brand of Pelikan. In the eighties, the series was baptized Souverän, though popular lore has taken to calling it by its nickname Stresemann, because the state secretary of the “Weimarer Republik” was famous for his striped suits… . The first Souverän models with a black and blue striped sleeve were added to the product range in 1995.
The production of the sleeve is an elaborate task, as the cotton material – its formula was developed specially for Pelikan – must go through many manufacturing steps in order to create this striped piece of material. It is bent, smoothed and its contours are diamond-cut. Next, the characteristic double clips at the back of the barrel and on the cap are integrated into the material. This is done with the highest precision in order to obtain a virtually seamless transition between the materials. The writing instrument is then polished to a high sheen before the slightly springy clip with its famous, stylized Pelikan is mounted.
If you love classics, you own a Souverän writing instrument.
Fountain pens
Piston filler including a 24 carat gold plating and an elaborately striped body made of celluloid acetate. The nib of the Souverän piston filler M800 is made of 18 carat/750 gold, the nibs of the models M600 and M400 are made of 14 carat/585 gold. All nibs are refined with a rhodium decor and their writing qualities were tested by hand. The fountain pens are equipped with a differential piston-filling mechanism, of which is elaborated with high-value brazen components on the model M800.
| Model | Size/Length with closed cap in cm | Size/Length with cap fixed on end in cm | Weight in gram without ink |
| M 800 | 14.1 | 16.4 | 29.3 |
| M 600 | 13.3 | 15.4 | 18.0 |
| M 400 | 12.5 | 14.6 | 15.3 |
| Size | Medium, Extra Fine, Fine |
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Speedy Shipping and Professional Packaging
Our long-standing relationship with UPS FedEx DHL and other carriers around the world allows us to offer various shipping options. Our warehouse personnel are well educated and will package the goods according to the exact and precise specifications. Before shipping your items will be carefully inspected and secured. We ship to hundreds of thousands of customers each day across various countries. This is a testament to our commitment to be the largest online retailer globally. The distribution centers and warehouses distribution are situated in Europe and the USA.
Note: Orders with multiple items will have a different processing period for each item.
Before shipping, all ordered items will be thoroughly examined. The majority of orders are delivered within 48 hours. Expected delivery times are between 3-7 days.
Returns
The stock is constantly changing. It's not completely managed by us, as we have multiple parties such as the factory and our storage. The stock can change at any time. It is possible that your order is out of stock when the order has been placed.
Our policy is valid for 30 days. We cannot exchange or refund your order if it has been 30 days from the date of purchase.
The item should not be used and in the original packaging. It must also be returned in the original packaging.
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