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Pelikan 101 (ca.1935)

In May, 1935, the price list of for UK presented new model 100 with colored sleeve*. The lineup were as follows (Pelikan Schreibgeräte) (cap / sleeve):

  • black/ black

  • black/ green

  • black/ gray*

  • black/ brown*

  • black/ blue*

  • black/ red*

  • black/ mother of pearl*

In addition, the new model characterized by the colored cap and sleeve made of the same material was presented as model 101. The lineup were as follows (Pelikan Schreibgeräte) (cap / sleeve):

  • red / red

  • green / green

  • blue / blue

  • lizard / lizard

  • turtles shell (brown) /turtles shell¹⁾​

Model 101 was destined mainly for the export markets, as colorful pens were not popular with conservative German consumers. For English-speaking countries, the brand name was “Pelican” not Pelikan (万年筆おやじの備忘録).

My pen is model 101 lizard. Judging from cap top and section, my pen belonged to the mid- fourth generation. It is also characterized by the short cap top (for more information about short cap top, please see short cap top model). The nib size specification is on the feed.

Model 101 was discontinued in 1938 along with the luxury models.

Note;⁽¹⁾In 1936, brown cap was added as an option.

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