Product Description
Type Fountain Pen
Product Name 400
Manufacturer and Year Pelikan, Germany. Based on the feed and imprint, this was made between 1950-56.
Length 4-15/16"
Filling System Piston filling system
Color Tortoise brown striped - the cap, section, and piston knob are a deep brown, and the barrel has a tortoise-colored striped binde (wrapping). Gold plated trim.
Nib 14k Oblique Medium nib, marked OM on both the nib and piston knob. It's very springy and smooth.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a beautiful, colorful, classically designed pen. Light handwear and scratching. The clip has brassing on the sides and plating wear. The cap band has brassing along the bottom edge. The cap nut also has brassing and some small marks. The cap threads have small areas of damage, but the cap easily and securely screws on. The Pelikan icon on top of the cap looks good. Barrel clarity is excellent. The imprints are clear.
