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| Hand-crafted using high-quality materials, Pelikan fine writing instruments are among the very best in the world. Each pen comes with a three-year international guarantee.
Pelikan offer a wide range of nibs and body sizes to suit every preference. You will find more information below, includiing illustrations of the differences between nib and barrel sizes. |
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Pelikan Nib Size Comparison
Please note that not all nib sizes are available on all pens. |
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Pelikan pens are manufactured in Germany and hand-finished to a high standard.
The differential filling system feature a breather system which equalises pressure inside and outside the pen - meaning they can be safely taken onto flights without danger of leaks. This is a very rare feature in fountain pens.
All Souveran pens feature the beautiful hand-finished bi-colour nib - in 14k/18k gold with rhodium accents and an iridium tip. 30 high-precision operations are required to manufacture each nib, which are then expertly 'run-in' by hand.
The precious resin barrels are diamond-ground and feature semi-translucent barrels so you can see the available ink supply. The classic finish is the 'Stresemann stripe', most popularly in green and black, but also available in blue/black or red/black depending on the model. The pattern is a celluloid coating. Trivia note: Gustav Stresemann was a Weimar-era German statesman, apparently notable for his dress. The barrels have five coats of lacquer, making them extremely tough.
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The nib is the heart of the Pelikan fountain pen. It is cut from a 14 or 18 carat gold sheet and subsequently punched, formed and stamped into its classic quill-shaped appearance.
The tip of the nib is made of iridium, a refined metal of the platinum group. It is welded to the front part of the gold nib and subsequently form-grinded, slotted and polished.
The quality is constantly checked. The nibs are subjected to numerous mechanical, manual and optical tests at each stage of production.
The nibs are rotated in a water tank for 24 hours where they are polished by thousands of small porcelain particles. This process eliminates any rough seams which may be left. A final polish is then given to the nibs with minute copper balls.
After more than 30 high-precision operations, the gold nibs are eventually ready for use. |
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The sleeve with the green/black Stresemann stripes is the result of numerous manufacturing steps. Firstly a small plate of raw material is punched out of a sheet and then welded into a tube.
Artificial resin is sprayed into the inside of the tube, sealing it to prevent the ink from leaking.
A high-precision lathe with grinding diamond then gives the Stresemann barrel its classic profile and leaves it smooth but grippable to the touch.
The cap rings are cut off a brass tube and then gold-plated with high-quality material. An injection moulding machine fixes the rings to the cap. |
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