Pelikan Souverän M405 Fountain Pen, Extra/Fine Nib, Silver/White, 1 Each is a true classic in fine writing made in Germany. It features the first differentiated piston mechanism introduced in 1929. The rifled barrel made of cellulose acetate and the 14-karat rhodium-plated gold nib match the silver shine of the other components. The pen measures 4.9 inches with cap closed and 5.7 inches with the cap attached to the end of the pen and weighs 15 grams without ink. Easy to fill with Pelikan 4001 or Edelstein bottled ink without the mess.