What do "custom mark + pf imprint" signify?

[Pendel]

I have noticed that Regina Martini on eBay often advertises some Pelikan nibs as having a "custom mark + pf imprint". Anybody know what these marks signify?

 

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[PenFisher]

Not 100% sure about the "customs mark"; however, I believe it is a hallmark that was originally required in EEC countries as a verification of the stated gold content. It appeared as "E/N" stamped on the nib and is no longer required. I think the PF stands for "Pelikan Fabrik" or Pelican Factory. I believe this would indicate a nib made in house by Pelikan as compared to one that might have been outsourced.

Edited June 4, 2009 by PenFisher

[Pendel]

Not 100% sure about the "customs mark"; however, I believe it is a hallmark that was originally required in EEC countries as a verification of the stated gold content. It appeared as "E/N" stamped on the nib and is no longer required. I think the PF stands for "Pelikan Fabrik" or Pelican Factory. I believe this would indicate a nib made in house by Pelikan as compared to one that might have been outsourced.

 

Thanks PenFisher!

 

Makes good sense.

 

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[Rick Propas]

There was a fairly extensive discussion of this stemming from my post on my visit to Pelikan. What I was told at the factory, and what seems to be the case, is that both the PF and EN marks are customs stamps.

[Pendel]

There was a fairly extensive discussion of this stemming from my post on my visit to Pelikan. What I was told at the factory, and what seems to be the case, is that both the PF and EN marks are customs stamps.

 

Yes, I found it last night. Fascinating! Thanks for the pointer, Rick!

 

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