The nib is the heart of every fountain pen

Decades of experience, specially trained employees, and the utmost care at every stage of the production process ensures that each Pelikan nib is a master piece. About ten different steps are necessary to create a functioning nib out of a sheet of gold. Depending on the model, the nibs are crafted from 14 or 18 carat gold. In addition, they are sometimes rhodinized to create a silver sheen. The decoration on the nib is typical for every model. In the case of Limited Editions, it is adapted to each theme. As a last step, every nib is tested by hand.

All Pelikan fountain pens have a special insert inside the cap that ensures an airtight fit and thus the immediate flow of ink, even after a longer period of rest. The perfect ink flow depends largely on the ink feeder which incorporates the decades of experience. It sits beneath the nib and works with capillary forces, therefore the exact distance between every lamella is of essential importance.

Pelikan offers up to ten different nib sizes that can be exchanged easily, please see our video page under Useful Informaion above to find out how.

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Pelikan Speciality-ground Italic Nibs

These nibs are Pelikan Gold Plated Stainless Steel nibs and Stainless Steel nibs which we have ground and smoothed ourselves. They will fit the M200/15/05, M400/05 and the M600 as well as the Special Editions. They are approximately 1.5mm wide and have been ground to produce an Italic effect.

As we have ground these ourselves, a lot of work has gone in to them, but if you are not satisfied with your nib please contact us and we resolve any issues you may have.