In 1863 Günther Wagner, a chemist, became partner in a business founded by Carl Hornemann.
In 1878's Wagner added the name "Pelikan" from one of the elements in his family crest: a pelican feeding four chicks in its nest.
The Pelikan factory produced ink, paints, glue, type writer ribbons, stencils, stamp pads and carbon paper. In 1929's
the first fountain pen was launched: the "Pelikan 100", a piston filler designed by the engineers Theodor Kovacs and Carola Bako.
In the 1930's
the 100 series were remodelled and the letter N (for "new") was added.
During WWII gold was hard to obtain and nibs of chromium/nickel-plated steel were produced, so-called CN nibs.
In the 1950's the clip got redesigned in the shape of a pelican beak.
After Wagner’s retirement his son-in-law and successor Fritz Beindorff led the company to become one of the world’s leading makers of fountain pens.
In the 1970's Pelikan Schoolpens, together with those of Geha were the most popular pens in Germany.
Pelikan 450 Green striped 1.18 mm Repeater Mechanical Pencil
with Pusher Mechanism.
This is the 3rd Version was produced from: 12-1959's to 4-1963's
of the original legendary Pelikan 450 mechanical pencil,
one of the best build quality pencils of all time.
The 3rd version with a slender diameter of 11 mm and eraser in push button.
Extremely well build, tough mechanical brass components, meant to last, materials not found in modern pencils.
Great looks with gold filled metal parts that won't ware out as the gold plate does.
Great feel in the hand, very heavy and thick, great handling, balance and writing experience.
The pencil uses 1.18 leads, and it has precision push button solid brass mechanism.
With such thick lead refills the refill can be deployed 3-5 mm out from the tip,
which provides the user with a great viewing space and precision while drawing or writing.
131 mm in length,
the overall body is thick Green striped celluloid.
These are still one of the best Pelikan pencils
all time unmatched in quality, ergonomics and performance.
Good Overall condition
An excellent choice for everyday use!
For more details please see the photos,
they are part of the description!
High quality, made in Germany.
100% AUTHENTIC
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