Pelikan's story originates in 1838 when chemist Carl Hornemann founded a small company to produce ink and water colours. Based out of Hanover, Germany, the Pelikan logo itself is borne from his family's coat of arms and is now synonymous with one of the oldest brands in Germany.

Pelikan are famed for their 1929 invention of the differentiated piston filling mechanism. In the following decades, the company established its international reputation for manufacturing high-quality, plush fountain pens.

This Classic M215 features a modern pattern of chromium rings on its barrel, along with a chromium plated cap and fitted. The body and cap itself is lacquered metal. The pen comes with a stainless-steel nib and has a piston filling ink system for use with bottled ink. It comes packaged in a giftbox with Pelikan's 3-year guarantee.