Pelikan caught me while away on a much needed vacation so this post comes to you from the beach. On Thursday, news surfaced about the Souverän M600 White & Rose Gold fountain pen. The pen’s most notable feature is the inclusion of rose gold trim elements. This marks only the third time Pelikan has used rose gold on a higher-end fountain pen, following The Statue Of Zeus (2016) and the M200 Copper Rose Gold (2024). For those unfamiliar, rose gold is an alloy made from a mixture of gold and copper, giving it a pink to reddish hue. The gold furniture stands out against a stark white resin that forms the rest of the pen’s components, continuing the trend from previous M600 models. The M600 White & Rose Gold will be available in August, with pre-orders now open.
Pelikan describes their newest M600 as featuring, “a brilliant white high-grade resin barrel, meticulously polished to a flawless gloss finish. Complementing this crisp, modern aesthetic are the warm, rose gold-plated accents on the clip, decorative rings, and the finely engraved 14k gold nib—all working in harmony to create an aura of soft luxury and exclusivity.” Used in jewelry since the 19th century, rose gold’s soft, golden-tinged shade of pink has seen a resurgence in popularity over the past few years. It pairs well with white, as its warmth contrasts with white’s cool tones and cleanliness. However, beyond aesthetics, one needs to consider the inherent risk of staining, especially when using highly pigmented inks. This is not usually a big deal with proper pen hygiene but is certainly something to consider.
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Pelikan’s newest Souverän includes two rose gold plated rings at the piston knob, dual cap bands, a ring at the section, a pelican’s beak clip, and a plated crown clip nut and cap top. The cap, section, barrel, and piston knob are made from a stark white resin. Behind the section, there appears to be an ink view window that itself is a shade of white. The M600 is a mid-sized pen, filling the gap between the smaller M400 and the much heftier M800. It measures 5.28 inches (13.41 cm) in length with a 0.49 inch (1.24 cm) diameter and weighs 0.57 ounces (16.16 gm). In addition to the fountain pen, this finish will be available in a matching K600 ballpoint, featuring a twist mechanism. Matching ballpoints have been much less common in recent years so it’s heartening to see one available.
Pelikan M600 and K600 White & Rose Gold fountain and ballpoint pens
The M600 White & Rose Gold will come with a 14C-585 rose gold plated nib in EF, F, M, or B widths. It carries a U.S. MSRP of $690 which equates to a retail of $552. Prices will vary amongst overseas vendors but are likely to range from $424 to $499 depending on where you shop. The matching K600 will run about $350.
The new M600 is likely to be popular because of its eye-catching rose gold elements highlighted against a stark white resin body. While some may criticize white pens for being prone to stains and not very appealing, I don’t think that will significantly affect sales. I’m glad that the fountain pen has a matching ballpoint available, a practice that Pelikan has reduced in recent years, presumably to cut cost. Its inclusion suggests Pelikan is confident in the sales potential of this model. Previous rose gold models have performed well, and I’m excited to add this one to my collection. What do you think of the new M600 White & Rose Gold? Leave a comment below.
I love rose gold so I’m delighted to see a pen done with it.
I think a lot of people might feel that way.
This M600 Pelikan White pen with Rose Gold trim is stunning! If I could afford it, I definitely would buy one. This is one of the best offerings I’ve seen this year, IMO.
Hopefully one might find its way into your hands someday.
This is a lovely color combination (my copper/white/rose gold M200 is almost perpetually inked), and the M6xx is probably my favorite Souverän, so what’s not to like? Definitely going into my flock.
The M600 definitely deserves a lot more love than it gets.
It looks like a lovely pen. But I already have the M605 White Transparent, the M670 Warm Grey, and the M200 Copper Rose Gold. The new pen is just not different enough. My wallet is breathing a sigh of relief. Maybe some day I’ll find it on a super discount…
I think that this is a pretty healthy perspective. I see the new M600 as a great pen for those who might have missed out or held off on some of these other releases.
White may not be to everybody’s liking, but rose gold seems very interesting and more attractive than the darkened nib and trim of the M670. I wonder what the rose gold trim would look like with other colors of the pen. Omas once released rose gold trim with dark blue body and cap and it looked stunning. There is the ink window and the cap ring is not that ghastly one-piece which they’ve experimented with a couple of years ago. It appears that they might be finally heading in the right direction. Now the question is when will they start offering transluscent barrels for their traditional Souveräns with celuloide acetate binds.
I have seen the Omas 360 in Blue/Rose Gold. I think that came out circa 2010/11. Very nice looking pen and great color combo. Would love to see Pelikan come out with a color combo similar to that.
From your writing, it seems like the nib is rose gold *plated*, instead of solid rose gold. If so, I think that’s a “cheap” choice by Pelikan. Nevertheless, it’s nice to see a single-tone gold nib: I think they should experiment more with this option.
The nib is 14K gold. Whether that’s rose gold through and through or just plated like they do with their two toned rhodium nibs is not entirely clear. Neither would surprise me.
This is the only Pelikan ive been tempted by.
Did temptation lead to a purchase? This one is definitely a looker.
I almost skipped a heartbeat. I love everything about this except for one thing…the grip section is white. I know that’s what most people would want; but I, personally, have found that light colored grips show the ink color through the material, and that irks me. If I had the money to purchase, I’d ask the company to make me one with a black grip. 👍
I get where you’re coming from. I’d rather see dark blue than black personally. I haven’t had quite the experience you describe but definitely am a bit obsessive about keeping ink from seeping onto the section and staining.