Pelikan M800 Sovereign Maki-e Autumn Leaves Fountain Pen

Pelikan M800 Autumn Leaves fountain pen

The Pelikan M800 Autumn Leaves is a limited Maki-e edition based on the Pelikan Souverän M800. The design features stylized autumn leaves in warm gold and brown tones, executed against a dark lacquer background. The design and execution follow traditional Japanese lacquerware and combine it with the technical foundation of a classic Pelikan fountain pen.

The decoration is meticulously handcrafted in Japan using the Maki-e and Chinkin techniques. In Maki-e, the designs are applied with Urushi lacquer and then embellished with gold and metallic powders. This process involves several stages and gives the design depth and texture. Chinkin is used as a complementary technique. Here, fine lines and shapes are cut into the lacquer surface and then filled with gold, resulting in crisp contrasts and precise details.

As a writing instrument, the fountain pen is based on the Pelikan Souverän M800. It is equipped with a two-tone 18-karat gold nib that offers the typical Pelikan writing experience. Each piece is signed by the executing artist and bears an individual limited edition number.

The edition was released in 2008 and is limited to 250 pieces worldwide. The fountain pen is delivered in a traditional Japanese presentation box made of paulownia wood, as is customary for high-quality maki-e works. Due to the small production run and the fact that it is no longer in production, the Pelikan M800 Autumn Leaves is now considered an established collector's item.

The price includes VAT, subject to differential taxation according to §25a UStG.