PELIKAN M400 Souveran White Tortoise Stripe 14K Gold-Rhodium EF Nib Fountain Pen
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PELIKAN M400 Souveran White Tortoise Stripe 14K Gold-Rhodium EF Nib Fountain Pen:
$224.50
PELIKAN M400 Souveran White Tortoise Stripe 14K Gold-Rhodium EF Nib Fountain Pen PELIKAN M400 Souveran White Tortoise Stripe 14K Gold-Rhodium EF Nib Fountain Pen
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PELIKAN CLASSIC SOUVERAN
M400 Tortoises Shell White Stripe Semi-Transparent Body
14K Gold-Rhodium EF (Extra Fine) Nib Size
Fountain pen
The M400 is a middle-ground fountain pen that sits between the budget M200 and the premium M600; for those that love the M200 design, but are after a 14k gold nib plus some extra luxury trimmings. Pelikans come in, generally, a single design that increases only in size and price as you work your way up the range. Starting from the M200 and being rounded off by the monstrous M1000, the M line represents one of the finest luxury fountain pen lines available.
History
The Pelikan line has changed only subtly over the past 60-or-so years, with the cylindrical, screw cap, piston filling design becoming a tradition. The Pelikan 400 came in a variety of shapes and sizes, but each sported a large capacity piston filler, and a 14k gold nib. My Pelikan 400 is a bit larger than my modern M400, noticeably so in fact. The signature Pelikan look, however, comes from the semi-transparent striped body. The body itself is the ink reservoir, but many modern models have a transparent inner cylinder that separates the walls of the barrel from the ink. The transparency lets you see the ink level at a glance, but doesn’t take away from the pen’s color.
Other models include the M405, which is the silver-trim version, and there are several solid color versions sans the transparent stripes.
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 nick-name Stresemann, because the state secretary of the “Weimarer Republik” was famous for his striped suits...
The tortoise-white Souverän pen was produced in 2004, along the lines of the pen model 400 of the 1950\'s with a tortoise-brown/transparent ink container. Its striped, transparent sleeve shines delicately in gold. The cap and the remaining parts of the body are held in white and give this model its characteristically bright and friendly splendor.
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.
Currently Pelikan is also offering the Souverän Tortoiseshell-White as a Special Edition in the size 600. The models of the this special edition – fountain pens (nib widths EF, F, M and B), twist mechanism ballpoint pens and roller balls – are real collectibles and only available for a limited time.
If you love classics, you own a Souverän writing instrument.
What’s in the Box?
The box is very large, a luxury that really shows off the premium level of this particular pen. A cardboard outer box contains the main part, which slides open to reveal the pen, papers, and a super cool faux-leather “envelope” to store the pen in if you’re especially classy, complete with “wax” seal (made from hard plastic). Of all included cases I have seen, this one is the most unique.
As is the norm with most piston-fillers, no ink cartridges or anything of the sort are included. The whole ensemble is something that would look great displayed on your desk!
Design and Appearance:
Picking up the pen at first, it’s light with a superbly luxurious feel. The body is smooth and glossy all over; the cap screws off cleanly to reveal a gorgeous, two-tone gold nib; and the piston moves smooth, but firm, typical of Pelikan pens. It’s the finer details that I really enjoy about this one, such as the clip which is shaped like a pelican bill, and the logo (a mother pelican next to a tiny chick) etched onto the very top of the cap. This logo also sits central on the nib.
Gold is used throughout the body, not just the nib. There are two bands just under the piston knob, two on the cap (one of which is the cap band), the clip and crown are gold, and there is another gold band right at the base of the nib, on the grip section. Pelikan M 400 model has a gold crown and logo on the top of the cap. The “white tortoise” special edition also has a gold crown, so perhaps this version is just a little bit more “special”. The typical M400 has a black crown, however. On the cap band it is engraved “PELIKAN SOUVERÄN GERMANY”.
Writing Experience:
Using the pen is equally as luxurious as the looks (and the price tag). The cap unscrews with just over a 3/4 turn (about 300 degrees), and posts very nicely, gripping onto the body and not the piston knob, so there’s no chance of unscrewing the piston when posting the cap. The clip is firm, but easily slides onto clothing and would do well in the breast pocket of a suit jacket.
The size is perfectly comfortable to use unposted in any large hands. Posting the cap does balance the pen out a lot and improves the aesthetics immensely when writing, plus the hollow design means the pen is remarkably light and comfortable to use for very long periods (even when filled with ink).
Filling the pen is easy, just put the nib all the way into the ink, unscrew the piston and screw it back up. I tend to repeat this two or three times to get all the air out. Those with a large collection of pens (such as myself) need not worry about storing the pen for long periods; mine has never leaked and wrote instantly after being unused for about 6 months.
Writing with it is a pleasant experience. The nib very smooth and keeps up well with fast strokes too, making this pen well suited to signature writing. Overall, a very excellent writer.
Product SpecificationsManufacturerPelikanModel numberM400-Stripe-White Tortoise-EFCollectionM400 SouveranSpecial FeaturesSpecial colored striped semi-transparent \'\'Ink Window\'\' body. Marking-\'\'PELIKAN SOUVERAN GERMANY\'\' & on cap band, Pelikan logo on crownBodyHigh quality expensive resin, celluloid & gold accent bodyNib/ Tip material14 K Gold & RhodiumNib / Tip sizeEF (Extra Fine) NibFilling systemPiston Filling mechanismDiameter14mmLength125mm (Capped), 120mm (Uncapped), 149 (Cap Posted)Weight16gDesigned byPelikanOriginGermany About Us Payment Shipping Returns & Refunds Item Condition
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PELIKAN M400 Souveran White Tortoise Stripe 14K Gold-Rhodium EF Nib Fountain Pen:
$224.50