Pelikan Penography 6




2000

  • Pelikano Model 2000 / P450
    • The Pelikano range was updated to follow the fashion of the times, and were produced in transparent colors with a matte finish from 2000 onwards. The cap was made of stainless steel, while the clip bar became curved and carried the imprint 'Pelikano'. The end cap had the same Pelikan logo for all colors. These were made available in red, orange, green and blue transparent.

  • Souveran M800 "Expo 2000 Hannover -Technology" Limited Edition - 2000 pieces
    • The last variant of the Expo 2000 Limited Edition series is based on the 'Technology' theme with the stylised structure of a microchip imprinted on the barrel, reminding us of one of the most important changes since the invention of writing.
  • Souveran M800 "Tale of a White Tiger" Limited Edition of 888 pieces / Asia Edition
    • The third limited edition of the Asian Pen Series is the 'White Tiger' with a production of only 888 pieces. The White Tiger is the deity of retribution. It is a strong sign promoting health and happiness, protecting the good and punishing the wicked. The fountain pen was done in white marbled resin with a Toledo-style sleeve of solid 24 carat gold-plated 925 sterling silver.
  • Souveran M1000 Maki-e Limited Edition - Four Seasons / 20 sets of 4 pens each
    • Based on the Souveran M1000 model, the Maki-e "Four Seasons" Series was the first Maki-e (a combination of Taka-maki-e and Togidashi-maki-e techniques) pens issued by Pelikan - these pens were produced in Germany and the Maki-e artwork was done in Japan by renowned Japanese craftsmen. These masterpieces sport a finely-chased 18-carat gold nib accented with a platinum decor and Maki-e Pelikan logo.  The limited edition number and the artist's signature are written by hand in each pen.
      • Ohka Shun-cho / Spring
        • Cherry blossoms created with golf foils accompanied by butterflies drawn with gold, silver and platinum powder on Nashiji background sprinkled with gold powder.
      • Asagao Natsu-botaru / Summer
        • Morning-glory drawn with gold, silver and platinum powder decorated with platinum grains, gold foils, and Aogai shell, along with fireflies drawn using red and black lacquer on a gold background.
      • Kohyoh Suzu-musi / Autumn
        • Autumn leaves drawn with gold, silver and platinum powder inlaid with platinum grains and golf foils among bell rings insects created using Aogai shell on vermilion lacquer background.
      • Yukiwa Fuyu-usagi / Winter
        • Snow crystals are drawn with gold, silver and platinum powder enhanced with platinum grains, Aogai shell and crushed eggshell in the presence of white hares on Hashiji background.


The Process of Making a Pelikan Maki-e Pen

2001

  • Model M101 1935 Lapis Blue - Originals of their Time Limited Edition of 1935 pieces
    • Similar in design to the Model M101 Jade launched in 1998, the M101 1935 Lapis Blue is done in lapis blue celluloid (cap and barrel) with an 18-carat gold-plated trim.

  • Souveran M800 "Xuan Wu" Limited Edition / Asia Edition of 888 pieces
    • The Legend Xuan Wu is the fourth pen in the Asia Limited Edition with a worldwide edition of only 888 pieces. According to Chinese mythology, there are four auspicious celestial animals: dragon, bird, tiger and turtle. As highly revered deities they are also the zodiac signs for the four cardinal directions. Xuan Wu is the deity of the northern sphere, the element of water, resembling a mythical creature which is part snake and part turtle.

      The fountain pen was done in green marbled resin with a Toledo-style sleeve of solid 24 carat gold-plated 925 sterling silver.

  • Souveran M800 "Daedalus-Icarus" Limited Edition of 800 pieces
    • This Limited Edition fountain pen was dedicated to the myth of Daedalus and Icarus. Art and technology are connected inextricably with this pen, as they were with the myth of Daedalus in ancient Greece.

      The body of the pen is done in a blueish transparent resin with the Icarus emblem made of solid 925 sterling silver, with a nickel silver clip and a hand inscribed nib of 18-carat gold. The 800 pieces of this Limited Edition is a direct reference to the 8th century BC, when Homer was the first writer to mention the name of Daedalus.


2002 

  • Model M205
    • Identical design to the Model M200 launched in 1997, the M205 designation was used for a demonstrator pen with silver trim. From 2009 onwards, other solid coloured models were also introduced (red, white and black).
  • Souveran M405
    • Same design as the Souveran M400 Black produced from 1997 onwards, the M405 had the trim in silver-plate.
  • Souveran M620 Special Edition - City Series - In 2002, Pelikan created a Special Edition of the Souveran M600 fountain pen dedicated to several large cities. All these pens had 18-carat gold nibs and the trim was either done in yellow gold-plate or silver-plate.
    • Berlin (2002)
      • The vibrant, green design of the new series "Berlin" made reference to the greenest city in Europe, a quarter of whose surface is made up of forests and lakes. The multi-layered design reflects the fascination of the vibrant German capital.
    • Stockholm (2002)
      • In developing this pen the designers were inspired by the "Venice of the North". The blue-speckled material is reminiscent of tradition and modernity, nature and culture, which Stockholm combines like no other city in the world.
    • Madrid (2002)
      • Madrid is particularly noted for the happiness and warmth of its inhabitants, the Madrileños. This passion for living and enjoying life has given origin to this warm-toned pen.

    • San Francisco (2002)
      • Hardly any other city is as welcoming to foreigners as San Francisco. Rising against the unequalled sunsets of the California coast is the dark orange of the Golden Gate Bridge, a world-famous landmark as well as a symbol of tolerance and open-mindedness.

    • Chicago (2003)
      • Done in grayish tones of marbled resin with silver-plated trim, the Chicago edition honors the inhabitants of this Amercian city.
    • New York (2003)
      • With a solid white cap and grey marble barrel, the New York edition celebrates this world metropolis.

    • Athens (2004)
      • The Athens edition evokes the sun and the sea in a translucent combination of blue and yellow tones.

    • Shanghai (2004)
      • No other Chinese city represents the opening of a new chapter in Chinese history as Shanghai, a warm ebullient city, interpreted in warm reddish tones by Pelikan.


  • Souveran M805
    • Same design as the Souveran M800 Black produced from 1997 onwards, the M805 had the trim in silver-plate. Other colour versions where launched in subsequent years.
  • Souveran M800 "Spirit of Gaudi" Limited Edition of 1000 pieces
    • Based on the M800 (old-style) the Gaudi LE fountain pen has a solid sterling silver organic-like sleeve similar to the doorways of La Pedrera, the famous building created by Gaudi in Barcelona, enhanced by the black resin body of the pen. The case of this pen is also unique in that it was made of silver-plated zamac (metal alloy), in an anthropomorphic sculpture design.
  • Souveran M800 "The Mystical Kirin" Limited Edition  / Asia Edition of 888 pieces
    • The Pelikan's Kirin is the 5th edition of the Pelikan Asia Editions. The Kirin is described as a mythical animal with a dragon head, the snout of a pig, the horns of a deer, the back of a tiger, the waist of a bear, and with its body covered in scales, exuding an aura of mysticism with the power to ward off evil. The pen has a yellow resin body with the "Toledo-like" sleeve illustrating in stylized format this mystical creature.
  • Souveran M800 "Charlotte" & M1000 "Marguerite" Limited Editions of 500 pieces each
    • The Marguerite and Charlotte pens were the fruit of cooperation between Classic Pens, Pelikan and Murelli. The basis for the Marguerite is the M1000 and for the Charlotte the M800. The caps and barrels of the pens are completely covered in sterling silver, a first for the two Souveran pen models, and adorned with gold-plated trim. A hand engraver machine dating from 1927 was reactivated and on it, Marc Murelli, crafted the guilloche pattern for these pens completely by hand - each pen in the series is a little different from the rest and unique.
The Marguerite (left) and the Charlotte (right)

  • Souveran M1000 Maki-e "Genji" Limited Edition of 60 pieces each (2 variants)
    • Similar to the models launched in the year 2000 (Four Seasons), these Pelikan Maki-e Series were also based on the Souveran M1000 model. This edition was called the "Genji" Set and comprised two pens: the "Genji Aoi no Ue" (Clouds and Vines) and the "Hikaru Genji" (Clouds, wheels, and hollyhock).

      These pens sport an 18-carat gold nib a Maki-e Pelikan logo. The limited edition number and the artist's signature are written in by hand in each pen.
The Pelikan "Genji Aoi no Ue" (bottom) and the Pelikan "Hikaru Genji" (top) Maki-e fountain pens


2003

  • Pelikano P460
    • In 2002, the Pelikano was redesigned from scratch and was given a new grip profile. The stainless steel cap received a new form. The translucent material allowed the user to see the ink level, so an ink window was no longer needed.
  • Souveran M605
    • Similar design to the M600 launched in 1997, Pelikan launched the M605 in an all blue format with silver-plated trim. In subsequent years, other color schemes were also launched.
  • Souveran M900 Toledo
    • Identical to the M900 model launched in 1991, known as the "old-style" version, the new M900 presented only one difference: the  top of the cap was now gold-plated with the Pelikan logo engraved rather than in black with the logo etched in the resin.
  • Model M101 1931 Toledo - Originals of their Time Limited Edition of 1100 pieces
    • Following on their successful Limited Edition Series of the "Originals of their Time", Pelikan launched the Toledo version in 2003, a model similar to the M111 Toledo of 1931.
  • Souveran M1000 "Myth of the Moon Goddess" Limited Edition  / Asia Edition of 568 pieces
    • The Mid-Autumn Festival in China provides the theme for this white resin pen built on the M1000 model. Vermeil sleeves on cap and barrel, depicting the moon goddess Chang Eh's flight. 
  • Souveran M1000 Maki-e Limited Edition of 60 pieces each (2 Variants) 
    • Similar to the models launched in the year 2002, these Pelikan Maki-e Series were also based on the Souveran M1000 model. This edition comprised two pens: the "Mubyo"(Health) and the "Takara-zukushi" (Wealth), sporting an 18-carat gold nib a Maki-e Pelikan logo. The limited edition number and the artist's signature are written in by hand in each pen.
The "Mubyo" (bottom) and the "Takara-zukushi" (top) Pelikan Maki-e fountain pens

2004

Epoch P360
    • The Epoch range represents a design departure for Pelikan, launching a mid-level pen range with an updated design for the new Millennium. The Epoch is a cartridge-only fountain pen (it has an in-built cartridge tray  - like the Montblanc 147 Traveller) and initially it only offered steel nibs - later models also came with 14-carats gold nibs. The three initially finishes on the P360 were: Titan-silver; Sapphire Blue, and Emerald Green. In 2007 a Jade Green pen was also offered.
  • Souveran M320 Special Editions
    • Similar in format and dimensions to the M300, the M320 was first produced in 2004 in a semi-transparent orange marble or green marbled resin. The trim was gold-plated and the nib was offered in 14-carat dual-tone gold. In 2007 a green-marbled version was launched, followed by a ruby red version in 2010. In 2011 a Special Version in Pearl was launched.
M320 Green-marble transparent version of 2007
M320 Orange-marble transparent version of 2004
M320 Ruby Red transparent version of 2010

  • Souveran M400 Tortoise-shell White
    • The tortoise-white Souverän M400 pen was produced in 2004, along the lines of the 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 splendour.
  • Souveran M420
    • Similar design to the Model M400, the M420 had the cap and filling knob done in striated sterling silver, sporting 18-carat gold nibs.
  • Souveran M450
    • Similar design to the model M450 launched in 1998, the new M450 had the cap in striated Vermeil (gold-plated sterling silver) and the barrel in striped tortoise brown with 18-carat gold nibs.
  • Souveran M620 Special Edition - Grand Places - Continuing with the success of the 2002 launched City Series, Pelikan launched in 2004 another M620 Special Edition Series, the Grand Places, celebrating some of the best-known city squares of Europe.
    • Piazza Navona / Rome (2004)
      • The vibrant, travertine marble coloured design of the new series portrays Rome‘s historical square in the valley of the Tiber at the foot of the Quirinal Hill.

    • Place de la Concorde / Paris (2005)
      • Epochal and breathtaking, by the river Seine in the 8th arrondissement of the French capital is the Place de la Concorde, the last and largest of the Parisian royal squares portrayed by Pelikan in subtle rings of blueish resin.
    • Piccadilly Circus / London (2006)
      • To evoke the liveliness of Piccadilly Circus - a synonym for big city nightlife and pulsating vitality, Pelikan used a multi-coloured swirl of colours in their 2006 edition.
    • Grand Place / Brussels (2006)
      • The last edition celebrates Brussel's Grand Place, situated at the heart of the old town and a part of UNESCO world cultural heritage list. 

  • Souveran M1000 "Hercules" Limited Edition of 800 pieces
    • To mark the 2004 Olympic Games, two unique fountain pens were created. One was the "Athens" in the M620 Cities series, and the other was the "Hercules". This demigod of Greek mythology is universally known for the twelve labours which he had to carry out for Eurystheus, king of Tyrus. However, he is also at the basis of many other traditions. He used to be recognized as the patron god of the earth, as well as of water. The celestial milky way is supposed to have come into existence when he was still an infant, and his father Zeus transformed him into a star constellation after his death.

      Based on the M1000 series, the colours and the pattern of this fountain pen and its lavish packaging attempt to express these elements.

  • Souveran M1000 "75th Anniversary" Limited Edition of 75 pieces
    • The "Anniversary Pen" celebrates the period from 1929 to 2004 with the most striking details from the models released during this period and interprets this space of time with elegance, function and the finest materials in their own very individual way. It is the skilful and elaborate craftsmanship, which has succeeded in creating a harmonious combination of the noble materials white and yellow gold.

      The striped band is a typical Pelikan characteristic and is made of 18-carat gold. Its glass panel offers a view of the technically perfect plunger mechanism and the patent number registered in 1928. A further special detail is the precisely manufactured and traditionally hand engraved gold nib with the Pelikan logo, which is also found on the cap head.

      The engraved "75" on the cap and the barrel immortalize the anniversary in a particularly appealing fashion. And not least, the edition number on the gilded area beneath the glass panel is your guarantee of its extraordinary worth - with a limited edition of just 75 pieces, the "Anniversary Pen" is a real rarity and in every respect a "pièce de résistance" of its time, and also one of Pelikan's most valuable writing instruments.

  • "Pyramids of Giza" Limited Edition - 7 Wonders of the World - Edition of 445 pieces
    • With the "Pyramids of Giza" fountain pen, Pelikan pays tribute to a historic masterwork which remains unique in its dimensions. Between 2950 and 2470 B.C. monuments were created, in the form of the tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, which have survived throughout the aeons to the present day.

      These burial places of the pharaohs and kings are the source of inspiration for a work of art which will delight lovers of writing as much as fans of ancient Egypt. And it's the numerous painstaking details which make these Pelikan fountain pens really special - the shape of the cap head pays tribute to the crown of the Pharaoh Cheops.



2005

  • Epoch P361
    • Identical design to the P360, the model P361 had a brushed zircon silver finish in the cap and the barrel had a circle design guilloche. The standard nib was a 14-carat, rhodium-plated.
  • Epoch P362
    • Similar to the P361, the P362 had a brushed metal-finish barrel and a high-gloss black cap. 
  • Model M215
    • Following on the same design characteristics of the M205, the model M215 was introduced in 2005 with 4 different design variants (Blue-Striped, Rings, Lozenges, and Rectangles). Unlike the M205, the barrel on these pens was manufactured in brass and coated with different colours. The clip and rings were chrome-plated.
M215 Blue-Striped

M215 Circles

M215 Lozenges

M215 Rectangles
  • Souveran M425
    • Similar in design to the M420 launched in 2004, the model M425 had the cap and filling knob done in sterling silver and the barrel in transparent dark green. The clip was also in metal with silver plate.
  • Souveran M800 Maki-e Raden "Gekko" (Moonlight) and "Kyokko" (Sunlight) Limited Edition of 200 pieces each
    • “Kyokko” (Sunlight) and “Gekko” (Moonlight) are Raden fountain pens, based on the Model Souveran M800, handmade with mother-of-pearl particles. Raden is a traditional Japanese decorative craft used for lacquerware and woodwork.

      The bodies of these pens are made with the abalone shells. As the size of the abalone is small, the parts used for Raden are limited. The abalone shell is placed on the ground and flattened with a hard stone into very thin sheets. These sheets are cut into narrow strips and then affixed to the coating of lacquer around the cap and the barrel of the M800 fountain pen. Once again, it is coated with lacquer, and then the surface is polished.

      The Pelikan logo is drawn with the famous Maki-e technique, surrounded by matching colours of particles of the abalone shell.
The M800 "Kyokko" on the top and the "Gekko" on the bottom part.
  • Souveran M1000 "Caelum" (Heaven) Limited Edition of 580 pieces
    • The limited edition Souveran M1000 "Caelum" is a spectacular creation full of astonishing details of our solar system. The top of the cap symbolizes the sun shining over everything, its brilliant golden rays engraved into the cap towards which the nine planets of the solar system stream. At the foot of the cap begins the fascinating representation of all nine planets, from Mercury to Pluto, which is continued passionately on the barrel. On the back, along the entire length of the cap and barrel is a gilded band, with the names of the sun and all the planets, crossed by the symbolized planetary orbits. Barrel, cap, and grip are framed in fine sterling silver and painted cosmos blue. The case of this writing instrument is designed in the shape of a transparent vaulted sky.
  • Souveran M1000 Maki-e "Dragon and Phoenix" Limited Edition of 88 pieces
    • The Dragon and the Phoenix are the most important creatures in Chinese mythology and are surrounded by a wealth of legend and folklore. Historically it was the right of the Chinese Emperor to bear the dragon, while the Phoenix was the main decorative motive in the costumes of the Empresses of China. The spirit of these beasts is still very much a living part of Chinese culture.

      The Pelikan Souveran M100 “Dragon and Phoenix” is a maki-e masterpiece with a finely-chased 18-carat gold nib accentuated with a rhodium décor. The Pelikan logo on the crown, limited edition number and artist’s signature are drawn in by hand with the Maki-e technique. This maki-e edition of the model Souveraen 1000 is produced in Germany and then decorated in Japan.
  • "Colossus of Rhodes" Limited Edition - 7 Wonders of the World - Edition of 408 pieces
    • Pelikan's "Colossus of Rhodes" fountain pen honours a technical and artistic masterpiece that was unique in terms of size and grandeur - the bronze statue of the god Helios, the worshipped sun god and patron saint of Rhodes, worked with exceptional architectonic and artistic skill. Only selected materials were employed at the time, such as marble for the pedestal, iron for the inner frame and bronze, partially refined with gold, for the outer skin.

      This special Pelikan fountain pen, like its historical paragon, is partly made from bronze and combines traditional craftsmanship with the highest degree of design and technical expertise. The pen is presented in an artistically designed case that evokes the harbour of Rhodes where the statue is said to have once stood. The edition number engraved on the filler knob end transforms each product into an unmistakably unique item. 


2006

  • Epoch P363
    • Identical design to the P36x Series, the model P363 had the grip and section in a leathery silver-granite finish.
  • Epoch P364
    • Same design as the model P363, the P364 had the barrel in nut wood brown and the cap in a brushed golden finish.

  • Souveran M625
    • Similar design to the standard Souveran M600, the model M625 of 2006 had the cap and piston knob in 925 Sterling Silver with the barrel in a dark transparent blue resin. The 2007 version had the barrel in red transparent resin and the 2008 edition in an aubergine colour. The nibs were in 18-carat gold.
  • Souveran M7000 Majesty
    • Pelikan claims that the M7000 Majesty collection is a homage to the consistency of values throughout time. Around the top of the cap, there's a miniature of a Jugendstil freeze that still decorates the traditional headquarters of Pelikan in Hanover. The well-proven piston mechanism is hidden by a barrel made of sterling silver. The clip and rings, as well as the frieze, are covered with 24-carat gold or Platinum. The sterling silver barrel is coated in platinum to make the soft material more resistant, and to make sure that it keeps its shine throughout the years.

  • Souveran M1000 "Blue Planet" Limited Edition of 540 pieces
    • The "Blue Planet" Limited Edition is dedicated to the fascinating science of Astronomy. Just like its predecessors "Myth of the Moon Goddess," "Hercules" and "Caelum," this fountain pen from Pelikan is handcrafted by skilled artisans. Timeless design and strictly limited worldwide production of this writing instrument make for a special tribute to the unique view of our home planet from space. The wispy cloud layer is embedded in the clear lacquer layer and forms a harmonious contrast to the anthracite-black of deep space.

      The top of the cap and decorative rings of gold-plated sterling silver give this writing instrument a special high-quality flair. Stylised engravings of lines of longitude and latitude decorate the end of the cobalt blue fountain pen handle, also made of gold-plated sterling silver. The 18-carat gold nib at the tip of this masterpiece was carefully run in by a master's hand and features rhodium decorations over much of its surface.
  • "Temple of Artemis" Limited Edition of 440 pieces - 7 Wonders of the World
    • The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is the first temple built of marble and is considered the largest and most magnificent temple of the ancient world. The Pelikan fountain pen "The Temple of Artemis" from the collection of "The Seven Wonders of the World" is dedicated to this unique and fascinating architectural masterpiece, echoing the impressive technical achievement of an important era.The temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis was completed in 440 BC. One of the biggest challenges for the former builder was the marshy ground, which they eventually secure with charcoal. The foundation of rock provided the foundation for the temple, which was 51 feet wide and 105 feet long. Ceiling and roof were made of cedar wood, the double doors to the cellar, and the innermost sanctum of the temple were decorated with cypress wood and gold.

      The pen of the Limited Edition "Temple of Artemis" is a unique creation, remarkable for its perfect finishing and differentiated designed details. The entire look of the fountain pen recalls the stunning marble columns of the Temple and is modelled on the pillars relief. The grip section is made of high quality materials and refined with palladium. Engraved on it shines the goddess Artemis.



2007 

  • Ductus P3100
    • The Ductus Range was an innovative design launched by Pelikan in 2007.  The stripe design on the cap and barrel of the Ductus fountain pen was intended to suggest exclusiveness and give a timeless accent. The innovative cartridge filling system allowed the use of either standard cartridges or large volume cartridges, while also accepting the use of converters. The range comprised a fountain pen, a ballpoint pen, a mechanical pencil and a rollerball. From 2010 onwards the models were equipped with a new metal brand logo on the cap top. The P3100 had the body in brass with the cap decorated with fine silver coloured stripes.

  • Souveran M640 Special Editions - The Wonders of Nature - As with the previous M620 Series dedicated to Cities and Grand Places, the M640 comprised a number of editions that were initially launched in 2007 and continued until 2010. This particular edition presented also a brand new design of the clip, much broader and stylized.
    • Niagara Falls / USA (2007)
      • Done in dark blueish resin with a decoration of silver stripes on the barrel and silver-plated trim, the Niagara Falls M640 celebrates the well known USA landmark. 
    • Sahara (2007)
      • To celebrate this natural wonder, the Pelikan Sahara has a body in bright yellow resin with the barrel decorated in a burnt-yellow resin with raised waves pattern, evoking the never-ending movement of the sand dunes.

    • Polar Lights (2008)
      • The 2008 Edition of the Beauties of Nature Series evokes the aurora borealis patterns.
    • Mount Everest (2008)
      • Done in a greyish tone with a silver and gold guilloché work in the barrel, the 2008 edition evokes the misty snowcaps of mountains with an oriental motif.
    • Indian Summer (2009)
      • In 2009, Pelikan launched the "Indian Summer" edition, evoking the autumnal season in the mountainous range of the Berkshires in the USA.
    • Eternal Ice (2010)
      • The pen is dedicated to the vast icy surface of Antarctica and the North Pole. The natural wildlife that can be found in these locations, together with the stillness and calm that the cold and windy landscape inspires makes this “Eternal Ice” one of Nature’s most impressive sights.

  • Souveran M1000 Maki-e Limited Edition (2 Variants) - Similar to the models launched in 2005, these Pelikan Maki-e Series were also based on the Souveran M1000 model. This edition comprised two pens: the "Heavenly Maidens of Dunhuang" and the Karajishi (Chinese lion), sporting an 18-carat gold nib and a Maki-e Pelikan logo. The limited edition number and the artist's signature are written in by hand in each pen.
    • Souveran M1000 Maki-e "Heavenly Maidens of Dunhuang" Limited Edition of 88 pieces
      • “Heavenly Maidens of Dunhuang” is a work inspired by wall paintings with more than 1,000 years of history. With their innocent and elegant look, the maidens dance in fine airy robes, wear colourful belts expressing the freedom of their spirits and play musical instruments. They represent the supreme goodness, truth and beauty. Ancient people believed that the heavenly maidens were the symbol of good luck. “Heavenly Maidens of Dunhuang” is a masterpiece created under the theme of Dunhuang culture with eternal history. 
    • Souveran M1000 Maki-e "Karajishi" Limited Edition of 88 pieces
      • Karajishi is an imaginary lion introduced from the Tang Dynasty (7th to 10th century) to Japan. In both the East and West, a lion has been considered to be a precious luck-bringing animal that averts evil, beckons happiness and promotes joy. The two lions and coloured balls depicted on the fountain pen are believed to realize your dreams and bring joy and fortune to you. Maki-e is a traditional Japanese technique to create ornamental lacquer ware, and this technique was used to illustrate the Karajishi.
  • Souveran M910 Toledo Red
    • Based on the Souveran M900 Toledo launched in 2003, the M910 Toledo Red has a body made of red resin with the decorative sleeve in the barrel done in Sterling Silver.

  • "Lighthouse of Alexandria" Limited Edition of 440 pieces - 7 Wonders of the World 
    • Pelikan's "The Lighthouse of Alexandria", is a further highlight in the "Seven Wonders of the World" series. This time, tribute is paid to the highest of the seven wonders - the Pharos of Alexandria. This majestic ancient lighthouse stood on the island of Pharos close to the coast of Egypt for more than a thousand years; built in 300 B.C., it was the first beacon fire in history.

      The exclusive fountain pen recalls this technical and artistic marvel with an equivalent degree of precision and craftsmanship. Even the presentation is unique: the pen is impressively displayed under a glass dome designed to be reminiscent of the original. The dark blue lacquered barrel enclosed between gold-plated edges and the gold-plated clip emphasise the preciousness of the pen. The front section is adorned with an engraved image of the ancient building. Further features of "The Lighthouse of Alexandria" are shapes representing four stylised lighthouse windows on the dark blue cap. Collectors who value the highest degree of functionality and consistency in writing will be particularly thrilled by the 18-carat gold nib, individually embossed with a blazing beacon fire. 

  • "Evolution of Script" Limited Edition of 930 pieces - Achievements of Civilisation
    • Only with the invention of writing did it become possible for ancestral lore to be preserved for coming generations in its original form. Pelikan is celebrating this quantum leap in the history of human civilisation with a new limited edition. The first fountain pen of this series bears the name "Evolution of Script". The high-grade resin cap is engraved with cave painting motifs. The barrel, which is gold-plated with lacquer embellishments, displays the other early forms of writing as finely drawn symbols, hand-engraved in masterly fashion. The individual epochs are visually separated by gold-plated rings, in order to symbolise appropriately the line of development.

      The incomparable nature of this collectors' item is very apparent in the 18-carat gold nib, which will be embossed with a different design for each edition. On the clip, the shape of which reflects the overall form of the pen, the same pattern as is embossed on the nib is repeated in high relief, recessed into the clip. Technically too, this masterpiece represents the culture of writing in its purest form. Solid brass components guarantee reliable functionality combined with the highest degree of writing comfort. 

2008

  • Pura P40
    • The body of the Pelikan Pura range is made of high-quality aluminum.  The strong but flexible silver clip on the cap underlines the classic line in an elegant way. The fountain pen Pura works with a cartridge refill system and the polished stainless steel nib is available in different nib sizes. The Pura range is available in an all silver, a black-silver and a blue-silver. colour schemes.
  • Ductus P3110
    • Similar in design to the P3100 launched in 2007 but with gold accents. 


  • Souveran M7005 Majesty
    • Similar design to the M7000 Majesty line launched in 2006, the M7005 has the cap coated with black lacquer.


  • Souveran M7000 Majesty "170 Years" Limited Edition of 170 pieces
    • For the 170th anniversary of the company, Pelikan produced an edition of 170 M7000 Majesty fountain pens in solid gold. The cap logo is decorated with 3 diamonds.

  • Souveran M800 Maki-e "Cherry Blossom" &"Autumn Leaves" Limited Edition of 250 pieces each
    • Similar in design to the models launched in the year 2005 ("Raden Gekko" and "Raden Kyokko"), this Pelikan Maki-e Series was also based on the Souveran M800 model. This edition comprised two pens: the "Cherry Blossom" and the "Autumn Leaves". These pens sport an 18-carat gold nib with a Maki-e Pelikan logo. The limited edition number and the artist's signature are written in by hand in each pen.
  • "Calculation of Time" Limited Edition of 760 pieces - Achievements of Civilisation
    • With the edition "Calculation of Times", Pelikan is commemorating this important achievement for the history of mankind. The four phases of the moon which can be seen, new moon, first quarter moon, full moon and last quarter moon, are embossed on the cap of the fountain pen in high relief.  The structure of a sundial with eleven marked hours is engraved onto the cap. The twelfth hour appears as an embossed high relief in the lower part of the clip, which at the same time adopts the symbolic function of the shadow stick.

      The high-quality 18-carat gold nib has the sun embossed on it as a relief and the shaft shows calendar themes of everyday life in the Middle Ages, incorporated into the black metal shaft coated with ruthenium faithful to detail and filigree and then plated with gold.


    2009

      • Souveran M415 Special Edition
        • This model is a Special Edition of the brown tortoise striped M400 and has no ring at the filling knob. The nib style is the typical design as with the M400 model, but without the rhodium bi-colour plating, so the nib colour is yellow gold.

      • Souveran M710 Toledo Red 
        • Based on the Souveran M700 Toledo launched in 1997, the M710 Toledo Red has a body made of red resin with the decorative sleeve in the barrel done in Sterling Silver.
      • Souveran M1000 "Silver Screen" Limited Edition of 420 pieces
        • Like "Modern Times", "Casablanca" or "Gone with the Wind", the Pelikan "Silver Screen" Limited Edition fountain pen is a classic icon - a ring of genuine celluloid in the shape of a filmstrip encircles the barrel and four red rubies pinpoint the centre of each artfully incorporated palladium-plated star. These elements combine to commemorate the epic moments of Hollywood cinematics. Classic black, along with sterling silver enhancements, provides a timeless elegance. 

      • Souveran M1000 Maki-e Limited Edition (2 Variants) - Similar to the models launched in 2007, these Pelikan Maki-e Series were also based on the Souveran M1000 model. This edition comprised two pens: the "Sea-World" and the Renjishi (a Kabuki play), sporting an 18-carat gold nib and a Maki-e Pelikan logo. The limited edition number and the artist's signature are written in by hand in each pen.
        • Souveran M1000 Maki-e "Sea-World" Limited Edition of 88 pieces
          • Our planet is covered by 360 million square kilometres of water. The history of the oceans is as old as the earth itself, and all life on our planet originates from the depths of the oceans. These came into being what feels like an eternity ago - an estimated 4.6 billion years. The motifs on the fountain pen symbolize this history: The turtle - the symbol for a long life - forms the centre-point, surrounded by numerous fish. It is produced using an elaborate mother-of-pearl inlay technique.
        • Souveran M1000 Maki-e "Renjishi" Limited Edition of 88 pieces
          • The tale of Renjishi was written by Mokuami Kawatake based upon a moral story in which a parent pushes his children down into the bottomless valley with the intention of raising only those who are able to run back up from the valley. This story is regarded as the representative piece of Kabuki dancing, and truly touches the audience’s heart as it is performed by a real parent and son. The climax of this performance is painted on the Pelikan fountain pen “Renjishi”, where the white-haired parent and the red-haired child dance together wildly as a perfect match.