Pelikan M800 (Old Style)

In 1987 the M800 model was introduced. The bi-color gold nib was made of 14 carat gold. The cap had a brass jewel with the Pelikan logo. At the upper end of the filling knob was an undecorated gold-plated brass jewel.
Later models had a 18 carat two-tone gold nib (from catalog 1990/91).

The Pelikan logo was made to correspond to the type of pen, so that pens in a case could be rapidly identified; the fountain pen and ballpoint have black logos, the rollerball and pencil grey ones on a golden background. After 1997 all models have uniform colored logos.

In 1991 the engraving on the cap band changed from PELIKAN W-GERMANY to PELIKAN GERMANY.
Later the brass cap jewel disappears and the cap logo is changed from a cut-out to a screen-printed one (in 1997/1998). The brass jewel on the filling knob also disappears. The engraving is PELIKAN SOUVERÄN GERMANY.

Since 2003 the cap logo has been made in metal optics.

Model Production Period Nib
M800 (Old Style) 1987-1997

14 ct and 18 ct gold nib

Weight Total Length Barrel Length Cap Length Diameter Ink Capacity
1.01 oz 5.55 in 4.13 in 2.64 in 0.51 in 1.35 ml
28.7 g 141 mm 105 mm 67 mm 13 mm


M800 (Old Style)

M800 (Old Style) Green-striped Series Production Color
Production: 1987-1997Nib: 14 ct and 18 ct gold Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentPelikan Hochwertige Schreibgeräte DeutschLink opens PDF documentPelikan Harmonie und Präzision
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc Series Production Ink view: stripes translucent (ink view possible)
Barrel Color: green-stripedCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated
M800 (Old Style) Black Series Production Color
Production: 1988-1997Nib: 14 ct and 18 ct gold Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentPelikan Hochwertige Schreibgeräte
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc Series Production Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: blackCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated
M817 (Old Style) Tiffany Cobalt blue Company Order Color Details
Production: 1990Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Company Order Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: cobalt blueCap Color: cobalt blueTrim: gold plated

A series of writing instruments was manufactured by Pelikan for Tiffany & Co in 1990. In addition to the fountain pen, there were also rollerball pens, ballpoint pens and pencils. The Atlas series is based on the Pelikan M800 in black and cobalt blue. Adjustments were made to the decorative rings, the clip, the cap logo and the nib.

M818 (Old Style) Tiffany Black Company Order Color Details
Production: 1990Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Company Order
Barrel Color: blackCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated

A series of writing instruments was manufactured by Pelikan for Tiffany & Co in 1990. In addition to the fountain pen, there were also rollerball pens, ballpoint pens and pencils. The Atlas series is based on the Pelikan M800 in black and cobalt blue. Adjustments were made to the decorative rings, the clip, the cap logo and the nib.

M800 (Old Style) Tortoise brown-striped Series Production Color Details
Production: 1991Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc appr. 750 Pieces Ink view: stripes translucent (ink view possible)
Barrel Color: brown-stripedCap Color: dark brownTrim: gold plated

Made for a Spanish stationer and later sold in Japan, too. Very rare and in limited quantities.

M800 (Old Style) Green transparent Low vol. Production Color Details
Production: 1992Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc appr. 3000 Pieces Ink view: transparent (clear ink view)
Barrel Color: green transparentCap Color: green transparentTrim: gold plated

2000 fountain pens were made for the American market, plus later about 1000 fountain pens for the Italian market.

M800 (Old Style) Nord-LB (LBS) Company Order Color Details
Production: 1996Nib: 14 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 6920 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: dark blueCap Color: dark blueTrim: gold plated
Pelikan 25 years Nord / LB. Small series for the anniversary of the Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord / LB). Produced in an edition of 6920 copies in 1996. Of these, 5920 with the engraving '25 Jahre Nord / LB - Germany' and 1000 with the engraving '25 Jahre Nord / LB - LBS' (LBS for Landesbausparkasse). The fountain pen is equipped with a 14 carat nib.
M800 (Old Style) Blue-striped Series Production Color
Production: 1996-1997Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentEin Wert für sich
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc Series Production Ink view: stripes translucent (ink view possible)
Barrel Color: blue-stripedCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated
M800 (Old Style) Styloscope (Chronoswiss) Company Order Color Details
Production: 2003Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: 999 Pieces Ink view: transparent (clear ink view)
Barrel Color: dark green transparentCap Color: dark green transparentTrim: silver-colored

Modified version based on the M800 in dark green transparent. Supplied with a second nib to change (in the sizes M + B). Also, the nib is modified. The production by Pelikan is not apparent. Logo displays the C from Chronoswiss.

M800 (Old Style) Burgundy Exportmodel Color
Production: unknownNib: 14 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc Exportmodel Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: burgundyCap Color: burgundyTrim: gold plated
M800 (Old Style) Grey Prototype Color Details
Production: unknownNib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc Prototype Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: greyCap Color: greyTrim: gold plated

Three different grey shades were build as prototypes.

M800 (Old Style) Grey transparent Prototype Color
Production: unknownNib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc Prototype Ink view: transparent (clear ink view)
Barrel Color: grey transparentCap Color: grey transparentTrim: silver-colored
M800 (Old Style) Dark blue Prototype Color Details
Production: unknownNib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc Prototype Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: dark blueCap Color: dark blueTrim: gold plated

Dark blue like the Nord-LB.

M800 (Old Style) Red Prototype Color Details
Production: unknownNib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc Prototype Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: redCap Color: redTrim: gold plated

shining red, not burgundy. Color like the model Golden Phoenix and 1000 Years Austria.

M800 (Old Style) Light blue transparent Prototype Color Details
Production: unknownNib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc Prototype Ink view: transparent (clear ink view)
Barrel Color: light blue transparentCap Color: light blue transparentTrim: silver-colored

Light blue transparent like Daedalus and Ikarus.

Pelikan M800 Limited Editions (Old Style)

In 1993 Pelikan introduced a limited edition model - very much the trend at that time both in fountain pens and for many other products - with the M800 Blue Ocean.

These official Limited Editions are shown on the site by the name of Limited Editions. Many other models were manufactured in limited quantities, too, e.g. company orders, but these are listed under the regular model number.

Model Production Period Nib
M800 Limited Editions (Old Style) See the relevant model

18 ct gold nib

Weight Total Length Barrel Length Cap Length Diameter Ink Capacity
1.01 oz 5.55 in 4.13 in 2.64 in 0.51 in 1.35 ml
28.7 g 141 mm 105 mm 67 mm 13 mm


M800 (Old Style)

M800 (Old Style) Blue Ocean Limited Edition Color
Production: 1993Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentDie Souveräne Entscheidung
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 5000 Pieces Ink view: transparent (clear ink view)
Barrel Color: blue transparentCap Color: blue transparentTrim: gold plated
M800 (Old Style) Hunting Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 1994Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentDie Souveräne Entscheidung
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 3000 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: silverCap Color: greenTrim: silver-colored

Deer in Toledo technique.

M800 (Old Style) Golden Dynasty Limited Edition Color
Production: 1995Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: Deutsch,EnglischLink opens PDF documentStatements of Inspiration
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 888 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: goldCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated
M800 (Old Style) Wall Street Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 1995Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentEin Wert für sich
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 2600 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: greyCap Color: greyTrim: gold plated

Gold bar in the barrel

[+] Variation: M800 (Old Style) Black Gold bar
M800 (Old Style) Golf Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 1996Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentEin Wert für sich
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 2500 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: greenCap Color: greenTrim: gold plated

Golf clubs on the barrel

M800 (Old Style) Concerto Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 1996Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 4000 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: goldCap Color: blueTrim: gold plated

Blue resin barrel, vermeil barrel band engraved with the opening bars of Beethoven's "Ode to Joy".

[+] Variation: M800 (Old Style) Concerto Prototyp
M800 (Old Style) Golden Phoenix Limited Edition Color
Production: 1996Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 888 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: goldCap Color: redTrim: gold plated
M800 (Old Style) 1000 Years of Austria Limited Edition Color
Production: 1996Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: Deutsch,EnglischLink opens PDF documentStatements of Inspiration
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 1000 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: silverCap Color: redTrim: silver-colored
M800 (Old Style) Genesis of the Olympiad Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 1998Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: Deutsch,EnglischLink opens PDF documentStatements of Inspiration
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 776 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: goldCap Color: dark redTrim: gold plated

Genesis of the Olympiad
In honor of the Olympic spirit Pelikan designed the fountain pen 'Genesis of the Olympiad'. The edition of 776 copies, symbolizes the year of the first Olympic Games. The gold-plated sterling silver sleeve is engraved with an illustration showing a foot race in the stadium, which was the only discipline for the first 13 games, and remained the most important event even after others were introduced. Each copy is identified by its numbering as unique.

M800 (Old Style) Commonwealth Games Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 1998Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 888 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: goldCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated

1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.
This Pelikan Special Edition was designed exclusively for the Commonwealth Games in 1998 in Kuala Lumpur and issued in a worldwide limited edition of 888 pieces. Each one of these high-quality fountain pen is recognized by its edition number as unique.

Barrel with logo of the XVI Commonwealth games.

M800 (Old Style) Commonwealth Games VIP Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 1998Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 23 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: goldCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated

Special Edition for personal award for VIPs.

Above the 14 carat gold sleeve also a custom built a hibiscus flower made of 14 karat gold was set whose five pistils wear red, green and blue diamonds.

M800 (Old Style) Commonwealth Supporters Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 1998Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc max. 25 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: silverCap Color: blackTrim: silver-colored

Special Edition for personal award for supporters.

M800 (Old Style) Expo Human Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 9/1998Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentSchreibgeräte die Ihre Gedanken beflügeln
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 1998 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: goldCap Color: dark redTrim: gold plated

Expo 2000 - People in 1998
Pelikan designed a special edition series of fountain pens for Expo 2000, as an exclusive partner. The limited edition began in 1998 with the 'human' themed fountain pen, joined in 1999 by the 'nature' themed pen and finally 'technology' in 2000. Each edition was issued in the same number of pieces as the year (1998, 1999 and 2000 pens respectively). Each pen has its unique edition number.

M800 (Old Style) Expo Nature Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 1999Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentSchreibgeräte die Ihre Gedanken beflügeln
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 1999 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: goldCap Color: greenTrim: gold plated

Expo 2000 - Nature 1999
Pelikan presents the 2nd special limited edition Nature of the Expo theme 'Human- Nature - Technology'. The Special Edition Nature 1999 shows ammonites, fossils of extinct marine animals called cephalopods, to remind us of the origins of life on earth. Each pen is uniquely numbered.

M800 (Old Style) Expo Technology Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2000Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentSchreibgeräte die Ihre Gedanken beflügeln
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 2000 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: goldCap Color: blueTrim: gold plated

Expo 2000 - Technology 2000
The last writing instrument of the Expo Special Edition  completes the trilogy of limited edition pens with an edition of 2,000 fountain pen on the 'technology' theme.  The ornaments on the fountain pen barrel are formed from elementary, but mostly hidden structures of the three factors. The structures of a microchip on the Special Edition 'Technology' illustrated remind us of one of the most important changes since the invention of writing.

M924 (Old Style) White Tiger Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2000Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 888 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: goldCap Color: whiteTrim: gold plated

White Tiger
Pelikan presents the 3. limited edition from Chinese mythology. The 'White Tiger' has an edition of only 888 pieces. The '8' is true in China and the Far East as a lucky number.
The four auspicious animals are gods of the cardinal directions and make all spirits their shape. So the White Tiger is the deity of retribution. It is a strong sign that health and happiness promotes, protects the good and punishes the wicked. Because the White Tiger embodies these different qualities, it also symbolizes 'hope' and 'fear'.
Now the White Tiger by the skilled hands of absolute masters of their craft in Pelikan was presented beautifully and individually inverted on a fountain pen barrel. The barrel is made of solid 24 carat gold-plated 925 sterling silver.

M800 (Old Style) Xuan Wu Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2001Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 888 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: goldCap Color: dark greenTrim: gold plated

Xuan Wu is the fourth pen in the  Asia Limited Edition, the famous Pelikan series based on the great legends of China, with a worldwide edition of only 888 pieces.
According to Chinese mythology, there are four auspicious celestial animals: dragon, bird, tiger and turtle. As highly revered deities they are also the zodiac signs for the four cardinal directions ..
With Xuan Wu Pelikan shows the deity of the northern sphere, the element of water. According to its constellation, it resembles the mythical creature which is part snake and part turtle.
Xuan Wu was hand made by respected artisans at Pelikan, incorporated in solid 925 sterling silver that is plated with 24-carat gold.

M800 (Old Style) Daedalus-Icarus Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2001Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 800 Pieces Ink view: transparent (clear ink view)
Barrel Color: light blue transparentCap Color: light blue transparentTrim: silver-colored

Daedalus Icarus
With this new Special Edition Pelikan made a collector's item dedicated to the myth of Daedalus and Icarus Myth and  decorated with their symbols.
Art and technology are also connected inextricably with this Special Edition, as they were with the myth of Daedalus in ancient Greece. The Icarus emblem is made of solid 925 sterling silver, and a nickel silver clip and hand inscribed nib of 18 carat gold, decorated with rhodium, adorn this unique fountain pen.
This worldwide edition numbered only 800 pieces - as a direct reference to the 8th century BC, when Homer was the first writer to mention the name of Daedalus.

M800 (Old Style) Spirit of Gaudi Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2002Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: Deutsch,EnglischLink opens PDF documentStatements of Inspiration
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 1000 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: silverCap Color: blackTrim: silver-colored

The barrel of the pen is modeled on the ornaments of the portal of La Pedrera.
The advertising broschure as PDF.

M800 (Old Style) Kirin Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2002Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo (two chicken) on a metal disc 888 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: goldCap Color: yellowTrim: gold plated

The Pelikan's Kirin is the 5th and the final piece of the entire Pelikan Asia LE, they started off with the Dynasty, Phoenix, White Tiger, Xuan Wu and at last the KIRIN. The Kirin is described as the mythical animal with a Dragon head, snout of a pig, horns of deer, back of a tiger, waist of a bear, with body covered with scales; exuding an aura of mysticism with power to ward of evil.

M800 (Old Style) Charlotte Limited Edition Color
Production: 2002Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) 500 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: silverCap Color: silverTrim: gold plated
[+] Variation: M800 (Old Style) Charlotte Prototype

Pelikan M800

It was always easy to check the ink level in high-quality Pelikan piston fountain pens. Either there were ink windows in the body, or the material was translucent or transparent (demonstrator). Exceptions were a few Special Editions.

In 2022, Pelikan has announced a change in production and material, which will eliminate the ink level control. This affects both classic striped materials and solid-color models that previously had ink windows (e.g. M800 black). 

The models shown below have a pictogram on the second tab to indicate whether and how the ink level can be read. For more than one pictogram, the property has changed and thus different variants exist.

Model Production Period Nib
M800 since 1997

18 ct gold nib

Weight Total Length Barrel Length Cap Length Diameter Ink Capacity
1.03 oz 5.55 in 4.13 in 2.64 in 0.51 in 1.35 ml
29.3 g 141 mm 105 mm 67 mm 13 mm


M800

M800 Green-striped Series Production Color
Production: since 1997Nib: 18 ct gold 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
M800 Black Series Production Color
Production: since 1997Nib: 18 ct gold 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
M800  Blue-striped Series Production Color
Production: since 1997Nib: 18 ct gold 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: blue-stripedCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated
M800 Red-striped Series Production Color
Production: 2001-2010Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentMoments by Pelikan
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) Series Production Ink view: stripes translucent (ink view possible)
Barrel Color: red-stripedCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated
M800 Laser Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2000Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) 100 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: blackCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated

The Laser engravings to create the surface of the 'Laser Pen' was made by Visconti in 2000 on request of Pelikan Milan.
These pens were made in an exclusive/limited edition of only 100 (each pen individually numbered) pieces, made only
for the Italian market.
Already a rare pen, with only 100 produced, it's reported that Pelikan headquarters in Germany removed an unknown
number from the marketplace.

M800 Demonstrator Special Edition Color
Production: 2008Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) appr. 3000 Pieces Ink view: transparent (clear ink view)
Barrel Color: clear transparentCap Color: clear transparentTrim: gold plated
M800 Demonstrator English etchings Special Edition Color
Production: 2008Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) appr. 3000 Pieces Ink view: transparent (clear ink view)
Barrel Color: clear transparentCap Color: clear transparentTrim: gold plated
M800 Demonstrator Spanish etchings Special Edition Color Details
Production: 2008Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) appr. 25 Pieces Ink view: transparent (clear ink view)
Barrel Color: clear transparentCap Color: clear transparentTrim: gold plated

Empunadura for turning knob is the wrong word, In fact his means 'Grip Section'.

M800 Blue o' blue Special Edition Color
Production: 2010Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: translucent material (ink view against light)
Barrel Color: variety of blueCap Color: variety of blueTrim: gold plated
M800 Green-patterned Custom-Binde Color
Production: ca. 2012Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Custom-Binde Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: greenCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated
M800 Tortoise brown-striped Special Edition Color
Production: 2013Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: stripes translucent (ink view possible)
Barrel Color: brown-stripedCap Color: dark brownTrim: gold plated
M800 Burnt orange Special Edition Color Details
Production: 2015Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: solid (no ink view)
Barrel Color: orangeCap Color: dark brownTrim: gold plated

Unusually for Pelikan, this piston filler has no ink view. 

M800 Grand Place Special Edition Color
Production: 2016Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: translucent material (ink view against light)
Barrel Color: brown-blueCap Color: brown-blueTrim: gold plated
M800 Renaissance Brown Special Edition Color Details
Production: 2017Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: translucent material (ink view against light)
Barrel Color: variety of brownCap Color: variety of brownTrim: gold plated

Grip section and filling knob are dark brown.

M800 Stone Garden Special Edition Color
Production: 2018Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: solid (no ink view)
Barrel Color: blue-brown marbledCap Color: dark blueTrim: gold plated
M800 King Michael I of Romania Special series Color
Production: 2019Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) 300 Pieces Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: blackCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated
M800 Brown-black Special Edition Color
Production: 2019Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: stripes opaque (no ink view)
Barrel Color: brown stripedCap Color: dark brownTrim: gold plated
M800 Demonstrator chinese etchings Special Edition Color Details
Production: 2020Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) appr. 1000 Pieces Ink view: transparent (clear ink view)
Barrel Color: clear transparentCap Color: clear transparentTrim: gold plated

There are versions in traditional and simplified Chinese script.

M800 Red-striped (2022) Series Production Color Details
Production: 2022-Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentSalesfolder M800 Black-Red
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Series Production Ink view: stripes translucent (ink view possible)
Barrel Color: red-stripedCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated

New edition of the red-striped version. Even in the new edition in the first delivery still clear view to read the ink level (not opaque).

M800 40 Years Anniversary LE Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2022Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentSalesfolder 40 Years of Souverän
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 888 Pieces Ink view: stripes opaque (no ink view)
Barrel Color: green-stripedCap Color: blackTrim: gold plated

This limited edition is dedicated to the new beginning of the green-striped Souverän fountain pens.
In 1982, Pelikan brought out the M400, which was relaunched entirely based on historical models and sold very successfully.

M800 Green transparent Special Edition Color
Production: 2023Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentSalesfolder M800 Green Demonstrator
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: transparent (clear ink view)
Barrel Color: green transparentCap Color: green transparentTrim: gold plated

Pelikan M805

The ink view window, see the note for the M800 model.

Model Production Period Nib
M805 since 2002

18 ct gold nib

Weight Total Length Barrel Length Cap Length Diameter Ink Capacity
1.03 oz 5.55 in 4.13 in 2.64 in 0.51 in 1.35 ml
29.3 g 141 mm 105 mm 67 mm 13 mm


M805

M805 Black Series Production Color
Production: since 2002Nib: 18 ct gold Link to the offers of Appelboom (for 10% discount, use the coupon code - friend -  during the checkout process) Leaflet: DeutschLink opens PDF documentMoments by Pelikan
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: silver-colored
M805 Blue-striped Series Production Color
Production: since 2003Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: Deutsch,EnglischLink opens PDF documentStatements of Inspiration
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: blue-stripedCap Color: blackTrim: silver-colored
M805 Dark blue Series Production Color
Production: 2003Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: Deutsch,EnglischLink opens PDF documentStatements of Inspiration DeutschLink opens PDF documentStatements of Inspiration 2006
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) Series Production Ink view: viewing window (for ink view)
Barrel Color: dark blueCap Color: dark blueTrim: silver-colored
M805 Stresemann Series Production Color Details
Production: since 2015Nib: 18 ct gold Leaflet: EnglischLink opens PDF documentFine Writing Instruments
Logo: 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: anthracite-stripedCap Color: blackTrim: silver-colored

fully rhodium-plated nib

M805 Transparent Special Edition Color
Production: 2015Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: transparent (clear ink view)
Barrel Color: transparentCap Color: transparentTrim: silver-colored
M805 Transparent English etchings Special Edition Color Details
Production: 2015Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: transparent (clear ink view)
Barrel Color: transparentCap Color: transparentTrim: silver-colored

Not available in Germany

M805 Vibrant Blue Special Edition Color
Production: 2016Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: translucent material (ink view against light)
Barrel Color: variety of blueCap Color: variety of blueTrim: silver-colored
M805 Ocean Swirl Special Edition Color
Production: 2017Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: solid (no ink view)
Barrel Color: blue-greenCap Color: blue-greenTrim: silver-colored
M805 Blue Dunes Special Edition Color
Production: 2019Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) Special Edition Ink view: translucent material (ink view against light)
Barrel Color: blue transparentCap Color: blue transparentTrim: silver-colored

Pelikan M815

Model Production Period Nib
M815 since 2018

18 ct gold nib

Weight Total Length Barrel Length Cap Length Diameter Ink Capacity
1.34 oz 5.55 in 4.13 in 2.64 in 0.51 in 1.35 ml
38 g 141 mm 105 mm 67 mm 13 mm


M815 Metal Striped Special Edition Color
Production: 2018Nib: 18 ct gold
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

Pelikan M850

Model Production Period Nib
M850 1997-2001

18 ct gold nib

Weight Total Length Barrel Length Cap Length Diameter Ink Capacity
1.25 oz 5.55 in 4.13 in 2.64 in 0.51 in 1.35 ml
35.4 g 141 mm 105 mm 67 mm 13 mm


M850

M850 Black/Vermeil Series Production Color Details
Production: 1997-2001Nib: 18 ct gold 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

Cap made from vermeil (gold plated silver)

M850 Green-striped/Vermeil Series Production Color Details
Production: 1998-2001Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 1938 (two chicken) Series Production Ink view: stripes translucent (ink view possible)
Barrel Color: green-stripedCap Color: VermeilTrim: gold plated

Cap made from vermeil (gold plated silver)

Pelikan M800/M805 Maki-e

Model Production Period Nib
M800 Maki-e
M805 Maki-e

18 ct gold nib

Weight Total Length Barrel Length Cap Length Diameter Ink Capacity
5.55 in 4.13 in 2.64 in 0.51 in 1.35 ml
141 mm 105 mm 67 mm 13 mm


M800 Autumn Leaves Limited Edition Color
Production: 2008Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 250 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
M800 Cherry Blossom Limited Edition Color
Production: 2008Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 250 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
M800 Raden Gekko Moonlight Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2005Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 200 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: silver-colored

Gekko means moonlight in Japanese. This fountain pen is made with the Australian abalone shell. Though the size of this abalone is big, the blue color part of this abalone is small. So it is necessary to select the best blue color parts. The abalone shell is placed on the ground and flattened with a hard stone into very thin sheets. These sheets are cut into narrow strips and then affixed to the coating of lacquer around the cap and the barrel of the M800 fountain pen. Once again, it is coated with lacquer, and then the surface is polished. The Pelikan logo is drawn with the famous Maki-e technique, surrounded by matching colors of particles of the abalone shell.

M800 Raden Kyokko Sunlight Limited Edition Color Details
Production: 2005Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) 200 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Kyokko translates as sunlight and is made with the abalone shell from Japan Sea. As the size of the abalone is small, the parts used for Raden is limited. It is one of the most colorful abalone parts that reflect rainbow colors. The abalone shell is placed on the ground and flattened with a hard stone into very thin sheets. These sheets are cut into narrow strips and then affixed to the coating of lacquer around the cap and the barrel of the M800 fountain pen. Once again, it is coated with lacquer, and then the surface is polished. The Pelikan logo is drawn with the famous Maki-e technique, surrounded by matching colors of particles of the abalone shell.

M800 Koushu-Nishihara Limited Edition Color Details
Production: after 2003Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2003 (one chicken) ca. 10 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated

Commissioned this Maki-e work said to have been the company Pens Plus from Florida / USA. This M800 has been designed by Mr. Koushu Nishihara (signature on the filling knob). Presumably, Pelikan did not authorized this work.

M800 Raden Royal Gold Limited Edition Color
Production: 2017Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) 388 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: gold plated
M800 Raden Royal Platinum Limited Edition Color
Production: 2018Nib: 18 ct gold
Logo: Logo as of 2010 (brushed metal design - one chicken) 388 Pieces
Barrel Color: Cap Color: Trim: silver-colored

Pelikan Unique Collection 2012

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

In addition to the fountain pens on the M800 base there were fountain pens based on the M1000.

Limited Editions on a run of only one!

Maki-e Snow Crystal 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

Maki-e Unique Collection 2012 No. 1

Maki-e Morning Glory 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

Maki-e Unique Collection 2012 No. 2

Maki-e Chinkin (Spring) 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

Maki-e Unique Collection 2012 No. 3 Chinkin Set

Maki-e Chinkin (Summer) 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

Maki-e Unique Collection 2012 No. 3 Chinkin Set

Maki-e Chinkin (Autumn) 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

Maki-e Unique Collection 2012 No. 3 Chinkin Set

Maki-e Chinkin (Winter) 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

Maki-e Unique Collection 2012 No. 3 Chinkin Set

Pelikan Unique Collection 2014

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

In addition to the fountain pens on the M800 base there were fountain pens based on the M1000.

Limited Editions on a run of only one!

 

Lines of Fire 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

Unique Collection 2014 No. 1. Based upon M805. Techniques: Tataki Nuri

Seikaiha 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

Unique Collection 2014 No. 2. Based upon M800. Technique: Seikaiha

Maki-e Morning Glory 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

Unique Collection 2014 No. 9. Based upon M800. Technique: Togidashi-Taka-Maki-e and Chinkin

Sunset 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

Unique Collection 2014 No. 12. Based upon M800. Technique: Togidashi-Taka-Maki-e

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