The Pelikan keyhole nib, an enigma from the far east, challenges the norm with its unique design. It was likely a replica created by renowned Japanese nib meister Kabutogi Ginjiro in the late 1950s to meet the demand for German pens in Japan. The intriguing nib, bearing the JIS stamp and Kabutogi's markings, presents a captivating piece of fountain pen history. The post Unlocking The Mystery Of The Pelikan Keyhole Nib appeared first on The Pelikan's Perch ..read more

In a short time, Pelikan has released two brand new Classic models that are making waves. The first one, the M200 Orange Delight, came out last month, and now we have the long-awaited M200 Copper Rose Gold hitting store shelves. First announced at the end of September 2023, issues during the final quality check postponed […] The post Review: M200 Copper Rose Gold (2024) appeared first on The Pelikan's Perch ..read more

Pelikan has a long history of sticking to their established model lines without making many changes. However, they have occasionally offered fresh takes on standard models, like the M815 Metal Striped (2018) and the M800 Green Demonstrator (2023). You can now say the same with regards to Pelikan’s newest M200, the Orange Delight. Accepting the […] The post Review: M200 Orange Delight (2024) appeared first on The Pelikan's Perch ..read more

Fountain pens were once almost as ubiquitous as ballpoint pens are today and, naturally, an entire industry of complimentary accessories catering to the fountain pen lifestyle grew alongside them. Some frequently encountered items include inkwells and blotters. Blotters are an interesting lot, designed to absorb excess ink and thereby prevent smudging. This can be a ..read more

Released alongside the M205 Rose Quartz, the M600 Red-White continues the practice of cladding the M6xx line in white resin. That is a tradition which began in 2012 and was last seen with 2021’s M605 Green-White. This is the seventh model to do so over the past decade, a total comprised of five M600s and two ..read more

While a good portion of the country is grappling with below freezing temperatures, Pelikan brings the heat with the first official fountain pen announcement of 2024. Prior to today, the only forthcoming release publicly announced was the M200 Copper Rose Gold Special Edition, a model whose Fall 2023 release was delayed until the Spring of 2024. We ..read more

Pelikan has had a busy and slightly turbulent fall season. A large slate of October releases was marred by several delays, the most significant of which turned out to be the M200 Copper Rose Gold which is now tentatively planned for release in the Spring of 2024. The long awaited M205 Rose Quartz was likewise ..read more

It has now been six months since Pelikan’s May 23rd announcement regarding the sale of their assets and business interest to Holdham SAS, a holding company for the French based Hamelin stationery group. I have seen several comments since then that have attributed some of the company’s recent design choices as well as the surfeit ..read more

Pelikan set for themselves an ambitious timeline of October releases with no less than five models slated to hit store shelves during the autumnal month. While the reasoning behind such a self-imposed glut of new models remains unclear, it seems that Pelikan has not been able to stick to their own timeline. To date, just ..read more

There is an old legend that tells of an encounter between Martin Luther and the Devil. Martin Luther (11/10/1483 – 2/18/1546) was a German priest, monk, and theologian who sparked the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, and the Devil needs no introduction. As the story goes, Luther was plagued by evil spirits throughout much ..read more