Pelikan
Souverän M400
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Piston Filler
Condition
Excellent condition with minor signs of micro-scratching on the cap
Estimated Value
$200 - $300 USD
Era
Modern Production (Late 20th to 21st Century)
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Piston Filler
Body Material
Resin
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Green Stripe (Stresemann/Green Souverän)
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Pelikan beak-style gold-plated clip
Barrel Shape
Cigar-Shaped
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Standard
Nib Condition
Pristine, smooth tipping with well-aligned tines
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 125 mm capped, 148 mm posted, 11.7 mm barrel diameter
Weight Estimate
Approximately 15 grams, well-balanced
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Modern Production (Late 20th to 21st Century)
Country of Origin
Germany
Rarity
Common
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Excellent condition with minor signs of micro-scratching on the cap
Filling System Condition
Fully functional, smooth piston operation
Estimated Value
$200 - $300 USD
Special Features
Translucent green striped cellulose acetate barrel for ink visibility
Ink Recommendations
Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Green or Edelstein Emerald
Care Recommendations
Flush with lukewarm water periodically; avoid staining inks if the barrel clarity is to be maintained pristine
Interesting Facts
The green striped pattern is often nicknamed 'Stresemann' after the German Weimar Republic foreign minister Gustav Stresemann, who famously wore striped suits in a similar pattern.
Overall Assessment
An iconic, reliable daily writer embodying classic German fountain pen engineering and timeless aesthetics.