News: Souverän M600 Art Collection – Rudi Rother Special Edition

Pelikan Souverän M600 Rudi Rother Art Collection

This post is a bit late due to an unexpected family illness so please forgive the delay. On Thursday, Pelikan announced a long-awaited and highly anticipated new model. In 2023, Pelikan introduced the “Art Collection,” a series inspired by the company’s deep catalog of historic advertising posters. These were the first pens made with the “Aurora” process, using engraved and guilloched brass barrels instead of resin for a holographic effect. The first model was inspired by a 1909 poster by Glauco Cambon and was well-received. Now, two years later, we have the Rudi Rother Special Edition M600, set for a September release, which builds on the innovation of its predecessor with some new features added.

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News: M600 White & Rose Gold Special Edition

Pelikan M600 White Rose Gold

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.

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News: M200 Apricot Achat Special Edition

Pelikan M200 Apricot Achat Fountain Pen

Pelikan’s Edelstein line introduced Apricot Achat this year, a light apricot color that resembles its gemstone namesake. The ink lacks shimmer and may be too light for some. I expected the ink to be just as it is but I’m rarely in it for the ink these days. Since 2015, Pelikan has paired M2xx fountain pens with their Ink Of The Year line and I’ve struggled to envision what an apricot colored pen might look like. That struggle ended today with news of the M200 Apricot Achat Special Edition fountain pen. Of the eleven pens in this series, this will be just the fourth gold accented M200. I can confidently say that nothing else in the line up matches this color, which is truly unique. The Apricot Achat is expected sometime in July. Continue reading for all the available details.

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News: M1000 Maki-e Goldfish Limited Edition

Pelikan M1000 Maki-e Goldfish Limited Edition Fountain Pen
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Review: M800 Cream Blue (2024)

Pelikan M800 Cream Blue Fountain Pen
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Review: M670 Warm Grey (2024)

Pelikan M670 Warm Grey Fountain Pen
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Review: M200 Golden Lapis (2024)

Pelikan M200 Golden Lapis Fountain Pen
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Pelikan Hubs 2024 – Philadelphia: A Recap

Pelikan Hubs 2024 Banner

Pelikan Hubs has been a leading pen enthusiast event since 2014. Its survival through the COVID-19 pandemic shows its enduring popularity. On September 27, the ninth gathering of the fine writing community took place. This year, Hubs were held in 254 cities across 47 countries, with about 8,702 participants registered, a notable increase from previous years. Nearly one-third of participating cities were in the USA, including my own Hub of Philadelphia, one of the original Hubs locations back when there were fewer than 1,000 participants. This year’s growth is likely due to a longer timetable and a simpler registration process, a definite improvement from last year. Missed attending a Hub? Keep reading for an overview of the event and a summary of my local Hub’s activities.

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