
Pelikan Magnum is the predecessor of Pelikan 100N. It is based on the Pelikan 100, in some respects parts were further used in the model 100N. The pen is often found in Portugal with the engraving emege. In the official price lists it is not to be found.
Not all these pens come with the Emegê engraving, but they are often found like that in Portugal.
Emege stands for M (Eme) + G (gê), the initials of the general importer for Portugal, Monteiro Guimarães (respectively the company Monteiro Guimarães, Filho, Lda.).
The shipping notification by Pelikan below is for 1600 Magnum fountain pens exported from Germany to Portugal dates from 31st of December, 1935. This is particularly interesting since that date is prior to the official introduction of the model 100N. Thus it seems likely that the Magnum version was a first variation which had been tested on the market.
Link to a detailed comparison of the model Pelikan Magnum with Pelikan 100 and 100N.
Model | Production Period | Nib |
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Magnum | 1935 | 14 ct gold (with a triangle imprint) |
Weight | Total Length | Barrel Length | Cap Length | Diameter | Ink Capacity |
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4.76 in | 2.95 in | 2.52 in | 0.51 in | ||
121 mm | 75 mm | 64 mm | 13 mm |
The model Pelikan 100N is the further development of the Pelikan 100. N stands for NEW.
On 27th of March, 1937 the official sale of the model 100N began. For almost a year (until 15th of March, 1938) it was delivered only for export.
Until 1944, the model 100 and 100N were produced in parallel. The model 100N remained in production until 1954.
The cap rings and clip were available from the start in two variants; plain ones as with the model 100 and in a version with fluted ring. These variations can be found in documents from the year 1938.
The first model had the old Pelikan logo with 4 chicks.
Pelikan 100N can also be found with the diamond clip (so-called Gdanzk production) instead of the drop clips. The cap with only one cap ring is usually also called "Gdanzk production".
A variation already known from the model 100 with a shorter cap top for wearing in a closed shirt pocket was also available for the model 100N.
Caps without cap rings and with knurling on the cap like on the war model Pelikan 100 are known.
Model | Production Period | Nib |
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100N | 1937-1954 | 14 ct gold nib / PD / CN / 18 ct gold nib for export |
Weight | Total Length | Barrel Length | Cap Length | Diameter | Ink Capacity |
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0.51 oz | 4.80 in | 3.90 in | 2.40 in | 0.47 in | 1.75 ml |
14.5 g | 122 mm | 99 mm | 61 mm | 12 mm |
The copy shown is equipped with the grip section of the first generation (1937-1949).
This Pelikan shows a great difference from German made 100N pens - the tortoise celluloid sleeve shows no step at the ink window. In fact, its not a sleeve, instead, the barrel is made from two pieces, one solid transparent part, one solid tortoise celluloid part.
this pen was made in Milan after Pelikan Hannover sold its machinery to work the ebonite to Italy, which was in 1939.
A special feature is the nib, which was apparently not manufactured in Germany and is equipped with a heart-shaped vent hole.
The copy shown is equipped with the grip section of the second generation (1949-1954).
The Taylorix company was founded in 1922 in Stuttgart (Germany) as a distributor for accounting needs. The Taylorix accounting system was originally developed for hand-write-carbon-copy accounts. Special carbon copy nibs for fountain pens were therefore necessary. Taylorix sold pens from different manufacturers under their own name. The term on the shaft, e.g. 6-G DF can decrypt as follows:
6 = Carbon copy fountain pen
G = Gold nib
(P = Manufacturer Pelikan)
D = carbon copy nib
F/EF = Nibsize
Model | Production Period | Nib |
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100N Gold | 1937-? | 14 ct gold nib |
Weight | Total Length | Barrel Length | Cap Length | Diameter | Ink Capacity |
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4.80 in | 3.90 in | 2.40 in | 0.47 in | 1.75 ml | |
122 mm | 99 mm | 61 mm | 12 mm |
Barrel from 14 carat gold. Black cap.
The fountain pen model shown here is a regular Pelikan 100, which has been refined with a metal overlay. It is not about individual products, this model can be found back and forth in online marketplaces or forums.
These fountain pens are often referred to as Maenner-Pelikan, because they were long held for works by the jeweler Maenner from Stuttgart, but this corresponds to a persistent error. The mark clearly shows who carried out the refinement, it was the company Georg Lauer from Pforzheim.
Before the model 100 was also used as a basis.
Model | Production Period | Nib |
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100N Overlay | 14 ct gold nib |
Weight | Total Length | Barrel Length | Cap Length | Diameter | Ink Capacity |
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0.86 oz¹ | 4.84 in | 3.94 in | 2.52 in | 0.48 in | 1,75 ml |
24.4 g¹ | 123 mm | 100 mm | 64 mm | 12.2 mm |
The model 100N Toledo or 100NT was not the most expensive fountain pen, but surely the most beautiful offered by Pelikan at this time. The cap bands are fluted and there is a special Pelican motif on the clip.
Model | Production Period | Nib |
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100N Toledo | 1938-1942 | 14 ct gold nib / 18 ct gold nib for export |
Weight | Total Length | Barrel Length | Cap Length | Diameter | Ink Capacity |
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4.80 in | 3.90 in | 2.40 in | 0.47 in | 1.75 ml | |
122 mm | 99 mm | 61 mm | 12 mm |
In contrast to the model 100N the cap of the model 101N is not black, the cap matches the barrel or is colored.
The differentiation of the model numbers that can be found in the model 100 was no longer used, so that e.g. the white gold double variant is also listed as 101N and not - analogous to the model 100 as model 110.
Model | Production Period | Nib |
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101N | 1937-1942 | 14 ct gold nib / 18 ct gold nib for export |
Weight | Total Length | Barrel Length | Cap Length | Diameter | Ink Capacity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4.80 in | 3.90 in | 2.40 in | 0.47 in | 1.75 ml | |
122 mm | 99 mm | 61 mm | 12 mm |
Seen with lizard pattern cap head and with black cap head.
In contrast to the model 100N the cap of the model 101N is not black, the cap matches the barrel or is colored.
Model | Production Period | Nib |
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101N White gold doublé | 1938-1942 | 14 ct gold nib |
Weight | Total Length | Barrel Length | Cap Length | Diameter | Ink Capacity |
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0.72 oz | 4.80 in | 3.90 in | 2.40 in | 0.47 in | 1.75 ml |
20.3 g | 122 mm | 99 mm | 61 mm | 12 mm |
Barrel and cap are white gold doublé. This example was found in Slovakia.
In contrast to the model 100N the cap of the model 101N is not black, the cap matches the barrel or is colored.
Model | Production Period | Nib |
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101N Gold | 1938-1942 | 14 ct gold nib |
Weight | Total Length | Barrel Length | Cap Length | Diameter | Ink Capacity |
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4.80 in | 3.90 in | 2.40 in | 0.47 in | 1.75 ml | |
122 mm | 99 mm | 61 mm | 12 mm |
Barrel and cap are made from 14 carat yellow gold.
The model Pelikan 100Nf is a fountain pen whose shape recalls the look of old dip pens. The advantage of this design was that the system prevents the pen being stolen. The f in 100Nf was probably for fixed extension. In contrast there was also the model 100Na which has a removable extension.
The model was probably produced in other colors, too.
Model | Production Period | Nib |
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100Nf | ca. 1939 | 14 ct gold nib |
Weight | Total Length | Barrel Length | Cap Length | Diameter | Ink Capacity |
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2.40 in | 0.47 in | 1.75 ml | |||
61 mm | 12 mm |
Pelikan Milan produced Deskpens to follow Italian demand.
The pens are based on the Pelikan 100N pens, with an elongated base and no threads, made to be deskpens only.
Model | Production Period | Nib |
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100Nf Deskpen | ca. 1939-1950 | 14 ct gold nib |
The model Pelikan 100Na is a fountain pen whose shape is reminiscent in style of old dip pens. The advantage of this design was that the system prevents the pen being stolen. The a in 100Na was probably for removable (in German abnehmbare) extension. In contrast, there was also the model 100Nf, which has a fixed extension.
The model was probably produced in other colors, too.
Model | Production Period | Nib |
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100Na | ca. 1939 | 14 ct gold nib / PD / CN / 18 ct gold nib for export |
Weight | Total Length | Barrel Length | Cap Length | Diameter | Ink Capacity |
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2.40 in | 0.47 in | 1.75 ml | |||
61 mm | 12 mm |
Model | Production Period | Nib |
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101Na | ca. 1939 | 14 ct gold nib |
Weight | Total Length | Barrel Length | Cap Length | Diameter | Ink Capacity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2.40 in | 0.47 in | 1.75 ml | |||
61 mm | 12 mm |
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