Pelikan M1000

The largest fountain pen from Pelikan is often designated as a signature pen.

Model Production Period Nib
M1000 since 1997

18 ct gold nib

Weight Total Length Barrel Length Cap Length Diameter Ink Capacity
1.20 oz 5.75 in 4.25 in 2.72 in 0.56 in 1.35 ml
34.1 g 146 mm 108 mm 69 mm 14.1 mm


M1000

M1000 Black Series Production Color
Production: since 1997Nib: 18 ct gold nib Link to the offers of Appelboom (for 10% discount, use the coupon code - friend -  during the checkout process) Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentPelikan Jeder Mensch ist individuell.
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Series Production Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: blackCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated
M1000 Green-striped Series Production Color
 Nib: 18 ct gold nib Link to the offers of Appelboom (for 10% discount, use the coupon code - friend -  during the checkout process) Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentPelikan Jeder Mensch ist individuell.
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Series Production Ink view: stripes translucent (ink view possible) stripes opaque (no ink view)
Barrel Color: green-stripedCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated

Pelikan M1005

Model Production Period Nib
M1005 2011 (Special Edition)

18 ct gold nib

Weight Total Length Barrel Length Cap Length Diameter Ink Capacity
1.20 oz 5.75 in 4.25 in 2.72 in 0.56 in 1.35 ml
34.1 g 146 mm 108 mm 69 mm 14.1 mm


M1005

M1005 Demonstrator Special Edition Color
Production: 2011Nib: 18 ct gold nib (rhodinized) Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentFine Writing Instruments
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: transparent (clear ink view)
Barrel Color: clear transparentCap Color: clear transparentTrim: silver-colored
M1005 Black Special Edition Color
Production: 2013Nib: 18 ct gold nib (rhodinized) Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentPelikan Hochwertige Schreibgeräte
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: blackCap Color: blackTrim: silver-colored
M1005 Stresemann Special Edition Color
Production: 2019Nib: 18 ct gold nib (rhodinized)
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: stripes translucent (ink view possible)
Barrel Color: black-greyCap Color: blackTrim: silver-colored

Pelikan M1050

Model Production Period Nib
M1050 1997-2001

18 ct gold nib

Weight Total Length Barrel Length Cap Length Diameter Ink Capacity
1.47 oz 5.75 in 4.25 in 2.72 in 0.56 in 1.35 ml
41.7 g 146 mm 108 mm 69 mm 14.1 mm


M1050

M1050 Black/Vermeil Series Production Color Details
Production: 1997-2001Nib: 18 ct gold nib Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentPelikan Jeder Mensch ist individuell.
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) Series Production Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: blackCap Color: vermeilTrim: gold plated

Vermeil cap (gold plated silver) 

M1050 Green-Striped/Vermeil Series Production Color Details
Production: 1998-2001Nib: 18 ct gold nib
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) Series Production Ink view: stripes translucent (ink view possible)
Barrel Color: green-stripedCap Color: vermeilTrim: gold plated

Vermeil cap (gold plated silver) 

Pelikan M1000 Limited Editions

Basis for many Limited Editions.

Model Production Period Nib
M1000 Limited Editions from 2002

18 ct gold nib

Weight Total Length Barrel Length Cap Length Diameter Ink Capacity
5.75 in 4.25 in 2.72 in 0.56 in 1.35 ml
146 mm 108 mm 69 mm 14.1 mm


Limited Edition

Limited Edition Marguerite Limited Edition Color
Production: 2002Nib: 18 ct gold nib
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) 500 Pieces
Barrel Color: silverCap Color: silverTrim: gold plated
Limited Edition Goddess of the moon Limited Edition Color
Production: 2003Nib: 18 ct gold nib Leaflet: Deutsch,EnglischLink opens PDF documentStatements of Inspiration
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 568 Pieces
Barrel Color: goldCap Color: whiteTrim: gold plated
Limited Edition Hercules Limited Edition Color
Production: 2004Nib: 18 ct gold nib Leaflet: Deutsch,EnglischLink opens PDF documentStatements of Inspiration
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 800 Pieces
Barrel Color: blueCap Color: blueTrim: silver-colored
Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Color
Production: 2004Nib: 18 ct gold nib
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 75 Pieces
Barrel Color: blackCap Color: goldTrim: gold plated
Limited Edition Caelum Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2005Nib: 18 ct gold nib Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentStatements of Inspiration
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 580 Pieces
Barrel Color: blueCap Color: blueTrim: gold plated

The limited edition “Caelum” (the heavens) is a spectacular creation full of astonishingly staged details of our solar system.

Limited Edition Blue Planet Limited Edition Color
Production: 2006Nib: 18 ct gold nib Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentStatements of Inspiration 2006
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 540 Pieces
Barrel Color: blueCap Color: blueTrim: gold plated
Limited Edition Silver Screen Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2009Nib: 18 ct gold nib
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 420 Pieces
Barrel Color: blackCap Color: silverTrim: silver-colored

This fountain pen pays homage to more than 100 years of film history. Celluloid in this new Limited Edition Silver Screen pen represents that used in early motion pictures.

Limited Edition The Spirit of 1838 Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2018Nib: 18 ct gold nib
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) 180 Pieces
Barrel Color: blackCap Color: silverTrim: silver-colored

Pelikan celebrates its 180th anniversary with this fountain pen.

Pelikan M1000 Maki-e

Basis for various Limited Editions.

The M1000 is frequently used for the maki-e technique. Maki-e literally means 'sprinkled picture'; it is a form of Japanese art in which paint and gold or silver powder is sprinkled on the lacquer surface to create decorative images.

Model Production Period Nib
M1000 Maki-e Limited Edition since 2002

18 ct gold nib

Weight Total Length Barrel Length Cap Length Diameter Ink Capacity
5.75 in 4.25 in 2.72 in 0.56 in 1.35 ml
146 mm 108 mm 69 mm 14.1 mm


Maki-e

Maki-e Ohka Shun-cho (Spring) Limited Edition Color
Production: 2000Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) 20 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Asagao Natsu-botaru (Summer) Limited Edition Color
Production: 2000Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) 20 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Kohyoh Suzu-musi (Autumn) Limited Edition Color
Production: 2000Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) 20 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Yukiwa Fuyu-usagi (Winter) Limited Edition Color
Production: 2000Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) 20 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Aoi no Ue - Genji Set Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2002Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) 60 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Clouds and vines

Maki-e Hikaru-Genji - Genji Set Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2002Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) 60 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Clouds, wheels and hollyhock

Maki-e Mubyo (Gesundheit) Limited Edition Color
Production: 2003Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) 60 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Takara-zukushi (Wealth) Limited Edition Color
Production: 2003Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) 60 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Dragon and Phoenix Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2005Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 88 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Dragon and Phoenix theme

Maki-e Heavenly Maidens of Dunhuang Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2007Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 88 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Flute playing virgins

Maki-e Karajishi Chinese Lion Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2007Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 88 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

two lions

Maki-e Sea World Limited Edition Color
Production: 2009Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentMoments of joy
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 88 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Renjishi Limited Edition Color
Production: 2009Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 88 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Maiko in Kyoto Limited Edition Color
Production: 2010-2011Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 88 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Fireworks Limited Edition Color
Production: 2010-2011Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 88 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Four-Leaf Clover Limited Edition Color
Production: 2011Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 88 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Raden Gekko Moonlight Limited Edition Color
Production: 2011Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) 200 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Ginko and Maple Leaves Limited Edition Color
Production: 2012Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 88 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Fuji and Cranes Limited Edition Color
Production: 2012Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 88 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Fantasia Limited Edition Color
Production: 2013Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 88 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Raden Kyokko Sunlight Limited Edition Color
Production: 2013Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) 300 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Seaside Limited Edition Color
Production: 2014Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 88 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Raden Starlight Limited Edition Color
Production: 7/2014Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) 333 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Koi Limited Edition Color
Production: 2015Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 88 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Autumn Flowers Limited Edition Color
Production: 2015Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 88 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Raden Sunrise Red Limited Edition Color
Production: 2016Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) 333 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Spring Limited Edition Color
Production: 2016Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 111 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Autumn Limited Edition Color
Production: 2016Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 111 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Dragonfly Limited Edition Color
Production: 2017Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 111 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Peacock Limited Edition Color
Production: 2018Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 111 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Five Lucky Bats Limited Edition Color
Production: 2019Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 123 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Japanese Umbrella Limited Edition Color
Production: 2019Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 123 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Green Ray Limited Edition Color
Production: 2020Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 400 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Kingfisher Limited Edition Color
Production: 2020Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 123 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Seven Treasures Limited Edition Color
Production: 2021Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 123 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e White Ray Limited Edition Color
Production: 2021Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 400 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Snow, Moon and Flowers Limited Edition Color
Production: 2022Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentSalesfolder Maki-e Snow Moon and Flowers
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 123 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Phoenix Limited Edition Color
Production: 2022Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 123 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Raden Red Infinity Limited Edition Color
Production: 2023Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentSalesfolder Raden Red Infinity
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 400 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Dragon Limited Edition Color
Production: 2023Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentSalesfolder Maki-e Dragon
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 123 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Pelikan Unique Collection 2012

Refined, unique handcrafted art pieces were awarded in an auction.

In addition to the fountain pens based on the M1000 base there were two plus a set of four fountain pens based on the M800.

Limited Editions on a run of only one!

Maki-e Toledo Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2012Nib: 18 ct Gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentAuction Catalog 2012 Maki-e Unique Collection
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Toledo barrel, Maki-e cap and filling knob

Maki-e Pelicans in Japan Limited Edition Color
Production: 2012Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentAuction Catalog 2012 Maki-e Unique Collection
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Eight Tools Limited Edition Color
Production: 2012Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentAuction Catalog 2012 Maki-e Unique Collection
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e September Morning in Japan Limited Edition Color
Production: 2012Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentAuction Catalog 2012 Maki-e Unique Collection
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e New Year (Gold) Limited Edition Color
Production: 2012Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentAuction Catalog 2012 Maki-e Unique Collection
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e New Year (Black) Limited Edition Color
Production: 2012Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentAuction Catalog 2012 Maki-e Unique Collection
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Samurai Limited Edition Color
Production: 2012Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentAuction Catalog 2012 Maki-e Unique Collection
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Ocean Mystery Limited Edition Color
Production: 2012Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentAuction Catalog 2012 Maki-e Unique Collection
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
Maki-e Byakko (White Tiger) Limited Edition Color
Production: 2012Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentAuction Catalog 2012 Maki-e Unique Collection
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Pelikan Unique Collection 2014

Refined, unique handcrafted art pieces were awarded in an auction.

In addition to the fountain pens based on the M1000 base there were two plus a set of four fountain pens based on the M800.

Limited Editions on a run of only one!

Milky Way Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2014Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Maki-e Unique Collection 2014 No. 3. Based upon M1000. Technique: Raden

Blue Mount Fuji Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2014Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Maki-e Unique Collection 2014 No. 4. Based upon M1000. Technique: Togidashi-Taka-Maki-e

Crane & Turtle Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2014Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Maki-e Unique Collection 2014 No. 5. Based upon M1000. Technique: Togidashi-Taka-Maki-e

Ichimatsu Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2014Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Maki-e Unique Collection 2014 No. 6. Based upon M1000. Technique: Togidashi-Maki-e

Feathers Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2014Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Maki-e Unique Collection 2014 No. 7. Based upon M1000. Technique: Togidashi-Maki-e

Playing Cats Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2014Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Maki-e Unique Collection 2014 No. 8. Based upon M1000. Technique: Togidashi-Maki-e

Paper Cranes Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2014Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Maki-e Unique Collection 2014 No. 10. Based upon M1000. Technique: Togidashi-Taka-Maki-e

Ivy Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2014Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Maki-e Unique Collection 2014 No. 11. Based upon M1000. Technique: Togidashi-Taka-Maki-e

Wealth Violet Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2014Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Maki-e Unique Collection 2014 No. 13. Based upon M1000. Technique: Togidashi-Taka-Maki-e

Health Green Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2014Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Maki-e Unique Collection 2014 No. 14. Based upon M1000. Technique: Togidashi-Taka-Maki-e

Wealth Gold Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2014Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Maki-e Unique Collection 2014 No. 15. Based upon M1000. Technique: Togidashi-Taka-Maki-e

Health Gold Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2014Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Maki-e Unique Collection 2014 No. 16. Based upon M1000. Technique: Togidashi-Taka-Maki-e

Sharakku & Utamaro Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2014Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 1 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Maki-e Unique Collection 2014 No. 17. Based upon M1000. Technique: Togidashi-Taka-Maki-e

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