Pelikan
Souverän M400 / M600 / M800 Blue-O-Blue or Blue-Stripe (likely K400/K600 Ballpoint or M-Series Fountain Pen capped)
Fountain Pen (or Ballpoint Pen depending on top clicker appearance)
Filling System
Piston Filler (if Fountain Pen)
Condition
Excellent - clean appearance with no visible scuffs or plating loss
Estimated Value
$200 - $450 USD (varies depending on specific model size M400 vs M800)
Era
Modern Production (1990s - Present)
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen (or Ballpoint Pen depending on top clicker appearance)
Filling System
Piston Filler (if Fountain Pen)
Body Material
Cellulose Acetate barrel with high-grade resin
Trim Material
Palladium / Rhodium Plated
Color / Pattern
Blue Stripe (Stresemann Blue) / Black
Cap Type
Screw Cap (if Fountain Pen) or Push-button mechanism (if Ballpoint)
Clip Design
Pelikan signature beak-shaped clip with silver/palladium finish
Barrel Shape
Cylindrical with classic Pelikan proportions
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K or 18K Gold (typical for Pelikan Souverän series)
Nib Size
Unspecified (Nib hidden in cap/casing view)
Nib Type
Standard Pelikan Nib
Nib Condition
Not visible in this angle, cap attached
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Standard Pelikan Souverän sizing (approx. 125-140 mm in length)
Weight Estimate
Light to medium-weight (approx. 15g - 29g depending on exact size M400/M600/M800)
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Modern Production (1990s - Present)
Country of Origin
Germany
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Excellent - clean appearance with no visible scuffs or plating loss
Filling System Condition
Presumed fully operational given overall excellent exterior condition
Estimated Value
$200 - $450 USD (varies depending on specific model size M400 vs M800)
Special Features
Distinctive translucent blue striped cellulose acetate sleeve and iconic pelican beak clip
Ink Recommendations
Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue, Edelstein Sapphire, or Iroshizuku Kon-peki
Care Recommendations
Store in a protective pouch, flush regularly with cool water if fountain pen, avoid exposure to harsh chemicals or extreme heat.
Interesting Facts
Pelikan's striped resin sleeves are manufactured through a complex cellulose acetate process created specifically to give each pen a subtle unique variation in striping translucency.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential classic German fine writing instrument from Pelikan's flagship Souverän collection, featuring the iconic beak clip and blue pinstripe finish.