Pelikan P28 (1971-1973)

In late 1968, Pelikano was revised again (from model 2 to model 3) (Fig.1). The model was most characterized by flat and angled nib. Accordingly, the design and construction of adult fountain pens were revised similarly in 1969. As for cartridge filler pens, Pelikan revised P12 and P30, introduced P21, and reintroduced PK10 and P15. In design and technology, they were developed from Pelikano (model 3). There had been no luxury model for P series for years, but in 1970, P60 in all rolled gold was introduced. From August 1970 (Pelikan-collectibles.com) (or 1971 (Pelikan Schreibgeräte)), P30 and P60 were equipped with 18 carat gold nib. Looking at the number of models offered, it is clear that Pelikan was focusing on cartridge fountain pens in 1970's (Pelikan-collectibles.com). Also, cartridge pens were placed before piston filler pens in the catalog (Pelikan catalog No.200E (1971)).

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The features of redesigned P/PK series are as follows,

• ​Nib and thermic-regulator: As stated above, the nib became even more visible and flatter, its lateral edges more acutely angled (Fig.2-1, 4-1). The nib has high stability under pressure, but remained elastic. The feed and the thermic-regulator was also updated (Fig.2-2). It was no longer able to pull off the feed (I can't disassemble the section). So, please see Pelikan-collectibles.com for more information. Around 1971, the structure of the thermic regulator was again changed in secret (the nib remained unchanged) (Pelikan-collectibles.com). Now, the one piece feed with numerous fins and a protrusion also served as a thermic regulator. The feed was permanently installed in the section as before (Fig.2-3).

• Body: The structure of the section was changed with the change of nib and the thermic regulator⁽¹⁾. The metal ring on the barrel to hold the cap became narrower (Fig.6). Otherwise, the structure and design of the body remained unchanged.

• Cap:The structure and design of the cap remained unchanged.

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P/PK series was further expanded. P28 and P18 were introduced in 1971 and 1972, respectively. Both are very similar in appearance, but the materials of the body and nibs were different. P28 was all in brushed silvexa (nickel silver) and had 14 carat gold nib, while P18 was all in brushed chrome and had stainless steel nib (Fig.7). The prices of P28 and P18 were 40.0 and 19.5 DM, respectively (Pelikan catalog No.210E (1972)).

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In 1972 (Pelikan Schreibgeräte) (or 1971 (Pelikan-collectibles.com)), two models (P11 and P16) with special stenography nib were introduced. They were named "Steno".

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Starting in 1973, all models had three-digit model numbers.

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Note:⁽¹⁾It has been noted that the section may be prone to cracking for a structural reason (Fig.8) (Ravens March Fountain Pens).