Product Description
Type Piston fill fountain pen
Product Name Souveran M400. The top "bird" jewel is painted and has 2 chicks.
Manufacturer and Year Pelikan, Germany - 1997-2003 - the M400 had the painted "two chicks" logo during that time frame).
Length 4-15/16 inches (125 mm)
Filling System Piston filling system. Tested and working well.
Color Black barrel, cap, and end pieces. Gold plated trim.
Nib FINE two-tone 14c gold nib. There is a small area of tarnish in the logo in the center of the nib, but this does not affect the pen's function.
Condition Excellent condition. No cracks, chips, dents, or dings. The cap and barrel have light to moderate wear. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip. The two gold bands just above the piston knob have light scratch marks. The cap bands look good, with just light scratching. The clip has some scratching, but no brassing or plating wear. The trim ring near the nib has some slight bubbling on the edge nearest the barrel, but otherwise looks good. The cap jewel has some small scratch marks, but the painted logo is undisturbed. The imprints are clear.