Pelikan introduced the new Celebry series in 1997⁽¹⁾. The Celebry was the successor to the New Classic, and like the New Classic, it inherited the slim metal body and full-open nib⁽²⁾. Like the Signum series and the New Classic series, the Celebry was in direct competition with the successful Montblanc Noblesse series and the Noblesse Oblige series. The model was available in various finishes (plain metal, guilloche, lacquered). Depending on the version, steel, 14 carat or 18 carat gold nibs were fitted (PAULO'S PEN POSTS). Like the Signum series and the New Classic series, the cap is a snap fit⁽³⁾. On the other hand, the Celebry had a number of differences from the New Classic. Basically, the nibs and feeds seem to be identical to the New Classic. However, the engraving on the surface of the nib is more complex in the Celebry. The engraving consists of several arcs. The body of the Celebry was a little plumper (Pelikan: Ein Unternehmen schreibt Geschichte)⁽³⁾. Compared to the cylinder shape of the New Classic, the Celebry had a more streamlined shape. There was an opinion that the New Classic was too slim to hold compared to the weight of the metal barrel (Ravens March Fountain Pens). The Celebry seemed to improve on this. The Celebry was also characterized by the "cape" around the nib (Fountain Pen Network) and the wide "ring" in the center. The New Classic series had sections made of black plastic, but the Celebry had most parts, including the sections, made of metal. The clip returned to a more abstract form. The cap top had an embedded Pelikan logo⁽⁴⁾. As evidenced by the shape of the clip and the section, the Celebry has returned to a more modern style compared to the New Classic. According to the Celebry sales brochure (pelikan-collectibles), "In a time of technological progress, the classics are once again gaining great importance. Noble writing instruments with a sophisticated design. The series from the Celebry. Writing instruments with a design that is timeless and yet unique and special. Shapes of unusual consistency. Writing instruments with a love of high-quality metals, refined with elaborate lacquers. Writing instruments that meet the highest demands. And furthermore captivate with the highest functionality. Classic modernity for every day - the writing instruments of the Celebry series" (bold type is by tacitus). This introduction shows that Pelican had extraordinary confidence in the Celebry series.

I researched the Celebry for this article and found that, like the New Classic, there were not many reviews of the Celebry. As with the previous cartridge filler pens, Pelikan seems to have put a lot of effort into the development and promotion of the Celebry, but it probably did not gain much popularity. It is often the case that the quality of a fountain pen's finish does not always match its popularity. The Celebry was discontinued in 2006.

Note;⁽¹⁾The name "Celebry" is probably derived from the English word "celebrity".
⁽²⁾However, because of the "cape" around the nib, the engraving at the base of the nib is hidden. Therefore, the specification of the nib was engraved on the side of the nib.
⁽³⁾The Celebry seems to have one drawback. Although the cap does not come off, it can come loose after use (Fountain Pen Network, AMAZON).
⁽⁴⁾In contrast to the metal disk cap top of the New Classic, the Celebry had a plastic cap top, where Pelikan logo was embedded (not printed).