How long has the Pelikan company been in business?
Pelikan, a company with long-standing tradition, has been writing history for 175 years. On April 28th, 1838, the chemist Carl Hornemann paved the way for the success story of this traditional company based in Hanover, Germany. 2013 is its year of anniversary.
What kind of pens do you use at Pelikan?
Discover our range of fountain pens, roller pens, ballpoint pens, pencils and a lot more! Certainly, we also offer the matching accessories. Pelikan office products – make work more fun! Original Spare parts & Accessories by Pelikan.
When did the first Pelikan art magazine appear?
Pelikan has been supporting the preparation of Art classes for years now. This was documented in the magazine entitled “Der Pelikan” that appeared for the first time in 1912. In this magazine, the opinions and ideas of well-known artists and teachers from Germany and abroad were published in the opening column of each edition.
Where are Pelikan ink Eradicators still made in Germany?
It is the most sold ink eradicator in Germany. It reached the stage where the Podbielskistasse facilities in Hanover could no longer be expanded. The writing instrument production was moved to Peine/Voehrum which is approx. 30 km to the east of Hanover. Up until today, Pelikan pens, painting and office Products are still produced there.
When did Pelikan change the trim on their pens?
For modern pens, the trim style can help with identification. In 1997, Pelikan revised their tradition and Souverän lines which essentially split most of their models into pre-1997 and post-1997 trim variants. These are often referred to as “old-style” and “new-style.”
When was Pelikan colour and ink factory founded?
In 1832 chemist Carl Hornemann founded his own colour and ink factory in Hanover Germany. Here at Pelikan though we tend to consider the 28th of April 1838 as the founding date, as it was the date on the very first price list. All company anniversaries are therefore based on this date.
When did the Pelikan’s cap top come out?
History of Pelikan’s logos. With the above graphics in mind, we get an idea of how to date certain pens based on the cap top. Earlier cap tops will be etched, usually seen on pens produced before 1997. The later cap tops, from 1997 and on, have painted logos.