Pelikan 101N Tortoise Celluloid & RHR Fountain Pen 1940. 14K F FULL Flex Nib. Pen has zero Cracks, Splits or Repairs etc. Ultra rare to find so clean. Made in Germany from 1940 in this exact form. This wonderful example is as Handsome a Tortoise 101N as you will EVER see. Sublime colour and pattern variation. Every 101N is unique in its colour and pattern and so some are better than others. This example is Very handsome indeed. The Fluted Clip and Ring Band are Yellow Gold plated and superb with no plate loss or brassing. The see-through Green inner Barrel/Window is super clean and bright. The Caps Top Section, Piston housing and Blind Cap (Tail End) are made of RHR (Red Hard Rubber). The entire pen has no cracks. Overall once in the hand to the naked eye this 82 year old looks amazing. Ultra rare to find so clean and still fully working with no cracks. Of course the real crowning glory to this pen has to be that wonderful 14K F Full Flex nib which is in MINT condition with zero damage. Perfect original Iridium tips are good to last several more lifetimes. Nib writes with a Fine line that has Extra Fine line side stroke at normal pressure. Very elegant writer perfect for everyday use. However, this nib really comes alive the moment you exercise its flexibility. It offers its user ALL line width variations from EF to BB on the down stroke when varying levels of pressure is applied. The flex is quite user friendly in that it is not too soft, loose or twitchy. Only flexes upon user command never by itself. Very creative nib full of personality and spring. A nib so creative its only limitation is the imagination and writing ability of its user. The Pelikan 101N is a fabulous and practical compact size when capped at 12.2cm or 4.9 inches. However to think of these pens as small is to not understand their design. Once the pen is posted Cap on Tail end ready to write they are actually longer than a 1930-40s Montblanc 136 or a 1950s 146 etc (see photo 3). The Pelikan 101N offers the best of both. Short enough to fit in your chest pocket or inner Jacket pocket without sticking up looking foolish like MOST modern pens do. Yet when posted (cap on tail) ready to write they are as long or longer than most so called large long pens of their ERA. 101N also have superb Width. Similar to 136, 146. The Nib is also large at size 4. In my opinion the Pelikan 100, 101, 100N and 101N are the cleverest and most important original designed pen EVER made in Germany. Certainly the most influential pen in German history. Come s ready to write just add your favourite colour bottled ink… Perfect as a gift or treat yourself to a wonderful collectible fountain pen that can be used and enjoyed daily.. Please view all the Photographs they form large part of the description. All photographs are of actual pen. What you see is everything you receive. Any boxes or papers will ALWAYS be photographed if included. Fed Ex is also available. PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER ITEMS MORE PENS, Montblanc, Onoto, Conway Stewart, Parker, Waterman, Mabie Todd Swan, Sheaffer, Dunhill etc. This item is in the category “Collectables\Pens & Writing Equipment\Pens\Fountain Pens\Pelikan”. The seller is “myhs10cd” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Nib Size: Fine (F)
- Material: Celluloid and RHR
- Features: Gold Trim
- Nib Material: Gold, 14K
- Vintage: Yes
- Personalise: No
- Brand: Pelikan
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