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Hi Pen-Experts,

 

Back in the days I received a Pelikan pen as a gift of my grandfather, who died in 1992.

I cannot really make out what pen it is and would really appreciate your help.

 

It was probably bought some time in the 1960s. I attach a general picture of the pen, but my (mobile phone) camera is not strong enough to photograph the small details, so I have to write them out here:

 

- on the golden ring around the closing cap it says "Pelikan - W. Germany"

- on the top (the golden part to write with, I do not know the name for it) it says: "18C-750"

- on the same part a little below it says "OB", followed by a tiny symbol

 

Apologies for my amateur description!

 

Does anyone know what pen this is and can provide some details on it? Especially the meaning of "OB" - it does not seem to exist anymore?!

 

Thank you for your help and all the best from Germany!

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Hello,

 

Your pen is a Pelikan Souverain model Mxxx: it might be a M400, M600, M800 or M1000 depending on the actual size of the pen.

Please check here for more info (there is also a table with all the sizes):

http://www.ruettinger-web.de/e-pelikan-modell-souveraen.html

 

The pen is not from the 1960s but rather 1980s.

 

"OB" is the size of the nib and means "oblique broad". Please check here:

http://www.ruettinger-web.de/e-pelikan-federn-100.html

 

Hope this helps

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With the double cap bands, trim ring at the piston knob, and 18C nib, I'd say most likely an older M600 as well. These were a smaller pen at the time which was the size of an M400 but had the upgraded trim, like that of an M800. They are the same size as today's M200/M400 lines. It was bulked up a bit in the late 90's to fall more in line with Pelikan's model lines so that there would be a size variation between 400, 600, 800, and 1000. Great pen and wonderful nib. The "W-Germany" designation probably dates the manufacture of the pen to the late 80's.

 

The "golden part to write with" is the nib. That's the business end of the pen as you know. "OB" is just the nib size. It means oblique broad and has the promise to give a broader line with some nice variation. The small symbol you see is likely a small swiss customs stamp and that usually reads 'PF.'

 

Here are some comparison shots of an older 600 vs its newer incarnation.

 

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:W2FPN:

 

Nice to have you join the Pelikan family! There isn't much that can't be learned on this website and you will find all kinds of fountain pen information. Hope you are planning on using that little beauty you've got there. Such a nice gift to have received from you grandfather!

 

I've never personally had a chance to try an OB nib, but I have an OM (Oblique Medium) that I really, really like. Maybe one day I will get me an OB.

 

Ink that baby up and "go to town," as we would say here in the US.

Fair winds and following seas.

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A great pen and so valuable for the sentrimental rerasons. Have you been using it? If not, it may need cleaning which is fairly simple with these pens. Keep in mind, the most important ingredient when maintining this old pen is, .... patience.

 

Starrt with lukewarm water fills, and flush. Do this until the water conmes out clean. If the piston won't retract or extend as you twist the piston nob (that black part on the end opposite the nib) then let is soak with water inside the barrel for a day or so.

 

To purt water inside you will need to remove the nib if the piston is 'frozen'. To remove the nib (remember, patience) grip it (the metallic nib on top and the black feed below) between your thumb and forefinger and twist counter clock wise. DO NOT FORCE THIS. If the nib is resistant to removal. just stand the pen in some warm water, nib down, up to the point where the nib enters the section for a day or so. Eventually it will loosen. You can then lubricate the piston by placing a small amount of silicone lubricant on the end of a tooth pick and rubbing it around the inside of the barrel right up against the piston. Eventually you shouud be able to get the piston to move. Adding larger amounts of silicone at this stage does not help, be patient. This lubrication with silicone will also help to seal the interface between the piston and the barrel to eliminate any ink leaks.

 

Have fun!

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Dear all,

 

Thank you very much for all your helpful comments! I followed the instructions and measured the pen and it is indeed an M600.

I see that I have a lot to read and learn on my M600 now, in order to become an eligible member of the Pelikan family.

 

Best regards!

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Welcome to the club/family.

 

Pelikans are addictive. I went from 0 to 2 overnight and now have 4.

Brad

"Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind" - Rudyard Kipling
"None of us can have as many virtues as the fountain-pen, or half its cussedness; but we can try." - Mark Twain

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That's a great pen to start your collection. Pelikans are lovely writing instruments and are generally under-appreciated (except here!). They don't have Mont Blanc's marketing prowess but in my opinion they are prettier and better pens.

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That's a great pen to start your collection. Pelikans are lovely writing instruments and are generally under-appreciated (except here!). They don't have Mont Blanc's marketing prowess but in my opinion they are prettier and better pens.

I second that. I have a large collection of pens of most of the well known makers, some fairly expensive, but the pen I always return to is my M400 which I bought for work in 1990.

Peter

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