Pelikan M1000 Hercules Limited Edition Fountain Pen (F)
Pelikan M1000 Hercules Limited Edition Fountain Pen (F)
Pelikan M1000 Hercules Limited Edition Fountain Pen.
"Hercules, one of the oldest and most famous heroes of the classical Greek mythology, is impressively reborn with the unique Limited Edition ""Hercules"" by Pelikan. This product turns the unmistakable constellation into a wonderful new writing instrument. After "Originals of Their Time", Pelikan continues the Limited Editions with this new series. The finest components, put together by masters' hands in truly accomplishes fashion, and the strictly limited number of only 800 writing instruments worldwide make the Limited Edition ""Hercules"" a very exclusive preciosity.
The Pelikan Limited Edition Hercules Fountain Pen is an unrivalled piece of modern art that honours the outstanding classical hero who is still worshipped in our times. The Pelikan Limited Edition Hercules Fountain Pen pairs the soul of something special with love for perfection, to be seen in every detail of its wonderful being.
In the 18kt gold nib, which is decorated with rhodium all over, and carefully run in by a masters hand. Also in the shaft, the cap and finish of the filling handle which are all framed in noble Sterling Silver. Other details will be discovered on second sight only."
This pen is new it has never been inked or dipped it comes in a standard Pelikan presentation box.
What you see is what you get.
Pelikan is a global brand and was founded in Hanover in 1832. It is a German but Swiss-incorporated manufacturer of premium fountain pens and other writing, office and art equipments. Pelikan is also credited with the invention of the differential-piston filling method.
Pelikan "true" history began with the model "100" and the modified 100N (both fountain pens), which sparked the genesis of the company's distinctive styling.
The modern-day range includes a popular Souverän (meaning Sovereign) line which consists of the very small M300, small M400, medium M600, large M800 and oversized M1000. A new range of large, modern pens have recently been released called 'Toledo', are manufactured in two sizes in Toledo in Spain. The M700 Toledo is the same size as the (new-style) M400 and the M900 is the same size as the M800.
Pelikan Demonstrator Fountain Pens are also a magnet to many users because it was actually being made for salesman to demonstrate the mechanism of the a fountain pen and were meant for a proof set. As a result, Pelikan Demonstrator Pens are one of the most collectible pens sought after by collectors worldwide. For pen users, Pelikan Demonstrator Pen has gain much attention these days with the choice of interesting ink colours which a user can see the colour of the ink within the ink chamber and at the same time knows how much ink is left after use.
Pelikan is also credited for making Pelikan Special Edition Pens and Pelikan Limited Edition Pens since 1993. The first was the Blue Ocean, a transparent 'demonstrator' version of the M800 fountain pen.
The tradition of producing several Limited Editions showing German craftsmanship was also complemented by Pelikan Special Editions which are not produced in limited number, but for a limited time.