Black Pelikan 1931-1965

[christof]

Some of you may be know that I have a soft spot for black vintage Pelikan. Some time ago, I postetd a picture of my all black Pelikan here:LINK

But the collection has grown. So here's the update:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7265/6946713950_9f7b874314_b.jpg

 

And yes, I also do like green Pelikan as can be seen here: LINK

 

Hopefully the collection will also grow in future, there are still many pens missing...

...will let you know then.

Edited April 19, 2012 by christof

[yus2001fr]

Really nice !

[Soer]

What a beautiful family, lovely.. :clap1: :clap1:

[Koen Ivens]

FOR ME this beatiful collection says:

vintage Pelikans are better looking then the modern ones, they are more simple, distinguished, understaded and have more class.

It was not by adding golden rings on the piston nob that Pelikans became more precious or important. I also like the rounded piston nob more.

I have an M600 completely black but it cannot stand up against the beauty of these pens shown here. (I must admit though that it writes incredibly well!)

 

I'm looking forward for Pelikan to make a new design taking a few steps back, not by making a replica (as the M101N, wich I love and have)

but by getting inspired by their own history ...

 

I repeat, this is just my own personal opinion!

[noodlesinabag]

christof, your pictures are incredible as is your collection... May I ask... dare I ask... could we get a picture of your FULL Pelikan collection, sorted by model? I'm just really intrigued by this pen manufacturer. And I agree with koen that the vintage pens are a lot more alluring than the modern ones (except for the white tortise... I want one of those.... one day). I've never quite felt the draw to buy a modern M400, but the vintage ones keep calling out to me....

[christof]

could we get a picture of your FULL Pelikan collection, sorted by model?

 

thanks for the nice words. I will think about it.

[1000km]

 

I'm also a big fan of black Pelikans. From top to bottom:

1950s Pelikan 140

1990s Pelikan M400

1960s Pelikan 400NN

1930s Pelikan 100

[christof]

 

I'm also a big fan of black Pelikans. From top to bottom:

1950s Pelikan 140

1990s Pelikan M400

1960s Pelikan 400NN

1930s Pelikan 100

 

Very nice little collection. Congrats!

... and thanks for the picture! The 400 and the 100 are also my favourites.

Edited April 22, 2012 by christof

[Parcival]

:clap1:

[specialk0449]

Beautiful collection of black Pelikans Christof and 1000km. I need to find a black 400N. My favorite is the first year Pelikan in black.

[christof]

Beautiful collection of black Pelikans Christof and 1000km. I need to find a black 400N. My favorite is the first year Pelikan in black.

 

A black first year Pelikan is truly a great pen. I would love to have one. Unfortunately I do not...

The second pen from left wich looks similar to one, is a black wartime pen with an unusual cap without any cap rings.

 

PS: It would be great to see a pic of yours Greg.

Edited April 22, 2012 by christof

[christof]

could we get a picture of your FULL Pelikan collection, sorted by model?

 

thanks for the nice words. I will think about it.

 

Have a look at HERE.

[specialk0449]

Beautiful collection of black Pelikans Christof and 1000km. I need to find a black 400N. My favorite is the first year Pelikan in black.

 

A black first year Pelikan is truly a great pen. I would love to have one. Unfortunately I do not...

The second pen from left wich looks similar to one, is a black wartime pen with an unusual cap without any cap rings.

 

PS: It would be great to see a pic of yours Greg.

Christof,

 

I will post a picture of my first year Pelikan in a few days. I am no match for you when it comes to photography skills.

[christof]

Beautiful collection of black Pelikans Christof and 1000km. I need to find a black 400N. My favorite is the first year Pelikan in black.

 

A black first year Pelikan is truly a great pen. I would love to have one. Unfortunately I do not...

The second pen from left wich looks similar to one, is a black wartime pen with an unusual cap without any cap rings.

 

PS: It would be great to see a pic of yours Greg.

Christof,

 

I will post a picture of my first year Pelikan in a few days. I am no match for you when it comes to photography skills.

 

…but you own a black first year Pelikan! Looking forward for your picture.

[Sblakers]

BEautiful collection, now the tough question, which is your favorite ?

[tenney]

Gorgeous. The other tough queston... which is your everyday pen?

[christof]

BEautiful collection, now the tough question, which is your favorite ?

 

My favourite pen changes from day to day so this is a quite hard decision for me. Also I don't see them as single pens but as a collection. If I had to decide for only one pen it probably would be a Pelikan 100.

 

Gorgeous. The other tough queston... which is your everyday pen?

 

Mostly I am writing with Parkers .

 

But hey, today I have the black 300 with an ultra smooth DF (double vent holes) nib with me. Writes like a good Parker "51", haha...

Edited May 10, 2012 by christof

[georges zaslavsky]

outstanding collection