The Pelikan factory produced ink, paints, glue, type writer ribbons, stencils, stamp pads and carbon paper. In 1929's
During WWII gold was hard to obtain and nibs of chromium/nickel-plated steel were produced, so-called CN nibs.
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.
Pelikano
Until the 1950's school fountain pens were simply modified adult pens, at best provided with a special nib for learning how to write.
Examples of such nibs were the 'frying-pan nib' (German Pfannenfeder, PF) or the ball pointed nib (German Kugelfeder, KF),
in order to ensure a more comfortable writing experience.
A survey of thousands of educators to assess school fountain pens in the spring of 1959 motivated Pelikan to develop and construct the Pelikano.
This pen fits the needs of children who are learning to write.
The pen must not be too heavy and should be balanced evenly in the hand when it is posted.
The use of ink cartridges allowed the ink to be refilled without mess. In addition to the writing cartridge actually being used,
the fountain pen's barrel offered space for a spare cartridge.
The Pelikano was a huge success for Pelikan.
At times, production could not keep up with demand.
Within the first four years more than 1 million of the first Pelikanos were sold.
Pelikano Model 2
A fundamental review of the Pelikano was introduced at the end of 1964's.
The mold was changed, and the pen was given a wide, elastic and only half covered nib.
A slight corrugation of the grip section was introduced to give students a better grip when writing.
A circumferential ink window on the front grip section indicated the amount of ink and a clutch ring secured the right fit of the cap.
This cap was now made of much harder brass that was less susceptible to damage than the aluminium cap.
The end of the barrel and the cap were flattened. Also, the clip was given a new, pointed beak shape.
The Pelikano piston filler was probably offered on a trial basis for a short time on the market.
A fundamental review of the Pelikano was introduced at the end of 1964's.
The mold was changed, and the pen was given a wide, elastic and only half covered nib.
A slight corrugation of the grip section was introduced to give students a better grip when writing.
A circumferential ink window on the front grip section indicated the amount of ink and a clutch ring secured the right fit of the cap.
This cap was now made of much harder brass that was less susceptible to damage than the aluminium cap.
The end of the barrel and the cap were flattened. Also, the clip was given a new, pointed beak shape.
| 2nd Model: | 1965's - 1968's |
Semi hooded nib,
tapering beak-shaped clip,
flat top,
flat barrel end,
push-on brass cap chrome-plated,
ink level indicator.
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An excellent choice for everyday use!
High quality, made in Germany.
100% AUTHENTIC
On Apr-19-14 at 08:22:02 PDT, seller added the following information: