top of page
Pelikan 100N (ca.1938) - the second generation

Green indicates the points that differ from Pelikan 100N (ca.1937).

Cap top; material: ebonite, shape: conical, inclined cap top edge, logo: new two chicks logo on the top and “Pelikan D.R.P. Pelikan D.R.P.” on the lateral side.

Cap tube; material: ebonite, shape: 2 cap holes (one hole facing each other), two narrow bands, grooved at the level of vent holes around the inner wall.

Clip; shape: gold plated drop clip.

Nib; material: 14 ct gold, shape: round vent hole, logo:

Pelikan

585

14 KARAT

Feed; material: ebonite, shape: flat tail, three lamellae without the recess.

Nib socket; material: ebonite, shape: 13.5 mm.

Grip section; material: ebonite, shape; inclined top edge, slightly tapered, step near the thread.

Barrel; material: transparent celluloid with brass ring.

Sleeve; material: celluloid.

Filling system; material: ebonite with cork seal, shape: conical, smooth turning knob⁽¹⁾.

Dimensions;

On April 28, 1938, Günter Wagner celebrated the 100th anniversary, and offered model 100N for the domestic market as the part of the celebration. Upon the cerebration, the new Pelikan logo with new two chicks (Fig.4) began to appear on their products including the model 100N (the second generation). Please see the catalogs of the time as shown below for the special features of the new Pelikan fountain pen. It is from "Pelican” catalog No.75 (1939). The corresponding pages are identical to that of Pelikan catalog No.70 (1938).
 
On the other hand, in February 1938, the use of gold was put under control of the government (Pelikan Schreibgeräte) for the war effort, and the use of gold nibs for the domestic market was forbidden by the government. So, soon after the introduction (as from May 16, 1938), the model 100N were fitted with Pd nibs for the domestic market. Presumably, like model 100, the Pd nibs were gold-plated, and other specification were similar to those of Pelikan 100N with gold nibs as shown above. Gold nibs were still used for the export market as shown in the catalogs of the time. So, the second generation is basically characterized by the new cap top logo.

Pelikan 100N (ca.1938)

My collection.

Pelikan 100N in Bakelite box (ca.1938)
 
By courtesy of Christof Zollinger.

Pelikan catalogs (1938-1939)

100N with Pd nib (ca.1938)

bottom of page