Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name M600 Souveran "old style", identified by the trim ring on section and piston knob, double cap bands, and .
Manufacturer and Year Pelikan, W. Germany -- 1988-1990.
Length 4-15/16 inches, this is the length of the pre-1997 M600 (and the current M20x models).
Filling System Piston filling system. We have tested it and it's working very well.
Color Burgundy with a translucent ink viewing window. Gold plated trim.
Nib FINE 18c nib. It is labeled "F" and is smooth and springy. "EN" hallmark indicates it was made for the French market.
Condition Excellent condition in original box. There is some brassing and plating loss on the clip. The cap has light to moderate scratching. The section trim ring looks great, without the pitting and plating wear that we commonly see here. The barrel has some scratching from the cap lip. The ink window has some light red ink staining. There is light scratching on the piston knob. The bird imprint on the top of the cap looks great, and has nearly all of the original paint in the grooves. No scratches, cracks, dents, or chips. The box is in excellent shape.
