The M800 Demonstrator: Then And Now
The M800 Demonstrator has had an interesting life. It was first released in 2008 as a special edition to celebrate the company’s 170th anniversary and it came in two forms. The first of these was a...
View ArticleThe Concessions Of War: Pelikan, WWII, And The Untold Story
Paul von Hindenburg (10/2/1847 – 8/2/1934) was a general who commanded the Imperial German Army during World War I. He would go on to become the President of Germany in 1925 during the time of the...
View ArticleReview: M200 Pastel-Green (2020)
With the first half of 2020 almost behind us, you may have noticed a relative dearth of new fountain pens releases coming out of Hannover. This is likely in no small part due to the turmoil that has...
View ArticleReview: M1000 Raden Green Ray (2020)
I find it somewhat taxing to consistently review Pelikan’s fountain pens here on the blog, not because they aren’t great pens but because many of them are just variations on a theme. It becomes a...
View ArticleNews: Pelikan Hubs 2020 Canceled
Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and the COVID-19 infection that arises from it have changed the face of our world. We now find ourselves in a place that could scarcely be imagined just a few short months...
View ArticleBlack Lives Matter: A Statement
The Pelikan’s Perch has long striven to be apolitical, preferring to focus on pens and not politics. While I am not without conviction, I have never felt it appropriate to espouse my personal views on...
View ArticleThe Unsung History Of Pelikan, Inc. USA
In 2001, Chartpak, Inc. became the exclusive distributor for the Pelikan brand in the United States as well as Mexico and Canada. The company manufactures and imports fine artist materials, fine...
View ArticleGuest Post: The Pelikan 600 – A Research Note And Query
The Perch has always endeavored to be a beacon, shining light on the varied bits of Pelikan arcana. That endeavor has led me down some pretty interesting paths over the years. Of course, I can only...
View ArticleNews: Chartpak Changes Pen Repair Policy
Five years ago, I published an article titled Chartpak & Their Policies. That piece was the result of a telephone interview with Abigail “Abi” Weeks of Chartpak’s pen repair department. At the...
View ArticleNews: Maki-e Kingfisher Limited Edition
There has been a dearth of new releases from Pelikan during the first half of 202o which is likely a reflection of the turbulent times that we find ourselves in. If pre-release rumors are to be...
View ArticleCultural Nostalgia: The Italian Connection To The M151
Italy is rife with manufacturers whose products focus on the culture of writing. Aurora, Montegrappa, Pineider, Stipula, and Visconti are just a few that quickly come to mind. Despite the already...
View ArticleCOVID-19’s Impact On Pelikan’s Operations
It was just eight months ago that Chinese authorities alerted the World Health Organization to several pneumonia cases of unknown cause in Wuhan City, Hubei province, China. To most of us, I’m sure it...
View ArticleNews: M205 Moonstone Special Edition Demonstrator
Pelikan’s schedule of new releases has been unavoidably altered for 2020 due to the global issues affecting us all today. One of the most highly anticipated models expected this year has been a...
View ArticleContest: WIN a Pelikan M205 Moonstone Fountain Pen & Ink Set
September 1st is always a day of reflection for me since it heralds the anniversary of The Pelikan’s Perch going live. That’s right, The Perch turns six today! I always like to take this time to look...
View ArticleNews: Pelikan’s 4001 Pink To Come Bottled
Last year, I wrote an in-depth piece looking at how Pelikan’s 4001 line of inks got its start. As it turns out, the number scheme began in the late 1890s to provide clarity in their marketing and to...
View ArticleBefore It Was Cool To Be Clear: The Origin Of Pelikan’s Demonstrators
Many of the preeminent innovations and game changing inventions throughout the history of human civilization have had but one thing in common: they were born out of curiosity. The drive to push...
View ArticleThe Patent That Launched A Fountain Pen Empire
Theodor Kovàcs is a mysterious historical figure, particularly for someone who had such a profound impact upon the history of fountain pen development. There is surprisingly little written about him...
View ArticleNews: M405 Silver-White Announced
With the M205 Moonstone about to arrive in stores, news of Pelikan’s next product release has broken. I first saw it announced by the Polish vendor Pióromaniak. Next to market will be the M405...
View ArticleClassic Pens’ Collision With Pelikan: A Look At The CP6 Goethe Pens
Born out of a shared passion for fountain pens, Andreas Lambrou and Keith G. Brown launched Classic Pens Limited in England in 1987. Their goal was to create exclusive fountain pen designs for...
View ArticleNews: M600 Tortoiseshell-Red
News about one of Pelikan’s most anticipated 2020 models broke today. With its release pushed back slightly due to the coronavirus pandemic, today’s newcomer makes a compelling case for the wait being...
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